Robbins then quickly cuts to an entirely different group of actors telling another part of the story. Adding to the unrealistic, circus-like atmosphere of the production is a pair of lovers who have a propensity to sneak away, remaining in view of the others and the camera, as they disrobe and have enthusiastic sex. The rest of the large and talented cast includes Joan Cusack, Cary Elwes, Philip Baker Hall, Cherry Jones, Susan Sarandon, Jamey Sheridan, John Turturro, Emily Watson, Paul Giamatti, Barnard Hughes, Barbara Sukowa, John Carpenter and Gretchen Mol. Almost all of them overact in their brief time in front of the camera. None of the characters are compelling, and, if the movie had aired on television, I'm sure I would have turned it off long before it was over.
ROCK takes a comedic backstage look at the production of a play.
I would be inclined to suggest that you just wait for the video and use the fast forward to get to the good parts, but this would require you to fast forward through almost the entire picture, making it not worth the cost. It is rated R for language, nudity and sex and would be acceptable for teenagers.