See "The Rocker" and give him a second chance at fulfilling his dream

Rating: 6/10 (8 August 2008)

(Synopsis) Robert "Fish" Fishman (Rainn Wilson) is the drummer of an up and coming Vesuvius rock n' roll band in the 80's. To get a record deal, the band dumps Fish. The band makes it very big, and Fish has to live with the fact that he could have been a rock n' roll idol. Fish put his dream on hold and for the next 20 years he had to work in an office. Then his nephew Matt (Josh Gadd) enters the picture. Matt needs a drummer for their high school band "A.D.D." to play at the school prom. Fish gets the job and this gives him a second chance at a comeback to fulfill his rock n' roll dream.
(My Comment) The movie takes place in the city where the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame museum is located, Cleveland, Ohio. Rainn Wilson's portrayal as the middle aged man who wants to feel young again and capture his rock n' roll dream was quite good. Everyone can relate and feel for Fish, because we all have unfulfilled dreams in our lives. Fish is able to redeem himself and fulfill his dream. Along the way, Fish learns that his new band has his back unlike his first band. The movie has a combination of slapstick physical comedy, jokes, and some hilarious scenes. Overall, it is a fun movie with some good music. The soundtrack includes some classic 80's rock and some original music. The moral to the story is don't give up your dream. (20th Century Fox, Run Time 1:42, Rated PG-13)(6/10)