The Rocker [Blu-ray] [includes Digital Copy] | ![The Rocker [Blu-ray] [includes Digital Copy]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51DLemRnSSL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Peter Cattaneo
Actors: Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin, Josh Gad, Teddy Geiger
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 36025
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 102 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 2254161
UPC: 024543541615
EAN: 0024543541615
ASIN: B001E95ZI8
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: January 27, 2009
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20th Century Rocker (Born To Rock Edition) (Blu-ray) Rainn Wilson (TV's "The Office") drums up huge laughs in this hilarious comedy about living in a rock 'n' roll dream...and waking up in a midlife crisis. Twenty years after being kicked out of his nearly famous '80s hair band, retired rocker Robert Fishman (Wilson) gets a hilarious second chance at stardomand must pull out all the stops to reclaim the rock-god throne he always thought he deserved.
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Most star vehicles center on one individual, but The Rocker doubles as a showcase for singer Teddy Geiger and The Office's Rainn Wilson. After his band, Vesuvius, kicks him to the curb, Cleveland drummer Robert "Fish" Fishman (Wilson) spends the next 20 years working in a cubicle and mourning for what might've been, while Vesuvius (Will Arnett, Bradley Cooper, and Fred Armisen) goes on to fame, fortune, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After Fish loses his job, he moves in with his sister (Jane Lynch) and her husband (Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin). As it turns out, Fish's nephew, Matt (21's Josh Gad), plays keyboards with guitarist Curtis (Geiger) and bassist Amelia (Superbad's Emma Stone). When Fish finds out that ADD needs a stickman to play the senior prom, he offers his services. After a bumpy start, their styles--hair metal and power-pop--start to gel, and they hit the road (SNL's Jason Sudeikis offers hilarious value as their hipster manager). During their first tour, Fish becomes an older brother figure to the fatherless Curtis and a potential love interest for his mother (Christina Applegate). Written by Maya Forbes (The Larry Sanders Show) and Wally Wolodarsky (The Simpsons) and directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty), The Rocker doesn't break the mold for unlikely success stories--think Rock Star or School of Rock--but it's hard not to root for Wilson's sweet slob (and Geiger isn't bad either). --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 "Rockstar" meets "School Of Rock" June 30, 2009
Micheal Hunt (Hellbourne)
The story is of a guy who 20 years ago was the drummer for a band that when finally discovered, the new manager made them dump the drummer, and they went on to huge success.
The drummer becomes bitter and a bum and becomes a loser for the next 20 years, and when his girlfriend leaves him, he goes to stay at his sisters place with her family for a while.
While there, his nefue has a band of his own, and there drummer can not make the prom performance they where set to play at, so in desperation they convince his uncle to play drums for them, and they begin to get some recognition and he starts living the dream of a rockstar he thought he was supposed to start living 20 years ago... a 40 year old man drumming for a bunch of 16 year olds.
Overall, it seemed like a combination of parts of Rock Star and School Of Rock with elements of other rock n roll movies in there.
The movie is watchable, but I would rank the other two movies I mentioned higher then this one. What would have made it better was a decent soundtrack, these songs this group put together just plain and simple suck because it's more alternative music then real rock n roll.
Living the Rock 'n' Roll Dream May 31, 2009
fra7299 (California, United States)
The Rocker speaks to all those who want to live out their rock `n' roll dream of making it big, and playing in front of a huge crowd. At times you get a sense where the film is heading, and can predict some parts, especially towards the end, but it is a very engaging and light-hearted comedy about fame, loyalty, and, of course, rock. What was refreshing was that there wasn't an overabundance of profanity or crudeness in a film that could have easily gone that route; instead, the film's comedy relies more on great lines from its main character "Fish" and parody-like situations with the band. Comparisons between The Rocker and School of Rock seem to abound in the reviews, and Rainn Wilson seems to bring the same energy to this role as Jack Black did in School of Rock, but I thought this was the better of the two films.
The film's premise: After Vesuvius' show before a Cleveland crowd in 1986, the band decides to drop drummer Robert Fishman ("Fish") in hopes of their shot at big-time fame. Twenty years later, Fish is spurned by Vesuvius' popularity and fame as one of the greatest bands ever, and bitterly contemplates what could have been as he works in his cubicle while coworkers listen to Vesuvius. After being fired, Fish's nephew offers him a chance to play with them in a school prom, and Fish begins to realize that this might be his new-found chance at realizing his long lost dreams. His new band, A.D.D., begins to make waves in the music scene after sudden YouTube fame, and with their scumbag hipster agent (played by Saturday Night Live's Jason Sudeikis) they make their way up to the top and the eventual chance to play in front of a Cleveland crowd. However, there is a catch to this opportunity for Fish. He has a big dilemma: does he choose his pride, or loyalty?
Overall, this is quite an enjoyable and funny film. There are some laugh out loud scenes, and the casting for the various roles is fantastic. It is funny enough to be engaging, yet not too over the top to make one disgusted. Among other stars in the film are Christina Appelgate as one of the band member's moms and Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen as one of the members of Vesuvius. Rainn Wilson really brings an exceptional amount of humor to his role. Another great aspect of this comedy is that you seem to care, and root, for the main character along the way.
Great film!
 DVD May 27, 2009
Lyn J. Oldham
This is such a fun movie that will keep you laughing. I'm glad I decided to give it a try.
The Rainn Man Rocks! May 9, 2009
G. Stancil (ATL)
I loved this movie, as it was such a blast from the past. The 1980s that is. It is such a unique movie, as most comedies lately are either about breaking up or making a porno (both being good topics). But I liked the combo of visual and dialogue driven humor. I had heard it was "pretty good" from a friend, but I liked it more than "pretty much."
The summary is the story of a drummer in an 80s metal band, who ends up getting the axe - not the guitar either. Years later, he gets a shot at regaining stardom, but he is such a goof by then. Either way, it made me reminesce about old CRUE concerts. If you like this one, and you are from the 80s rock era, you may want to also check out The Lather Effect on dvd.
Not bad, but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. May 4, 2009
Robert Thompson (Under Your Bed!!!)
I have to say I'm not surprised by this movie at all. The previews made it seem dumb, and it pretty much turned out to fulfill that premonition. Having said that's, it's not terrible like I thought it would be, it's just isn't really good either. A lot of the jokes are really stupid, especially the physical humor stuff. There's nothing wrong with physical comedy but this is Date Movie or Epic Movie level stuff, complete trash and filler that just makes me want to turn it off. There is some charm to be found here, but it can be hard to find through all of the mediocre and lame jokes. Rainn Wilson pretty much carries the movie, without him it probably would have been crap. The fat curly haired kid provides plenty of awkward moments, but it's not funny awkward, just weird awkward. It has it's moments, but overall the movie is a little lacking and too reliant on slapstick humor to make me really ever consider watching it again.
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