Goes down as easy as a Bon Jovi song, with as much depth

Rating: 6/10 (6 September 2001)

This film, set in 1985 or so, captures the hair band rock scene with accuracy (though inexplicably, they play the 1987 INXS hit "Devil Inside" at a party.) The pacing and camera work are solid. Mark Wahlberg, having been a pop star, does an admirable job imitating a tribute band singer who becomes the actual band's singer. Jennifer Aniston does her "Friends" character but isn't given much to do in the end. The major problem with the movie is not much happens and events just sort of happen. There's not a lot of major character development, dramatic high points or incredibly funny "Spinal Tap" moments either. It's frequently mildly amusing, which is usually a sign that you should probably rent this when the better films come out.