So here's the story: Chris Coles (Wahlberg) LOVES the band Steel Dragon and the lead singer Bobby Beers....so much so that Chris dresses like Bobby and even sings in a popular Steel Dragon tribute band.  Chris is very talented and can mimic Bobby precisely.  Anyway, Bobby leaves the band, Steel Dragon calls up Chris for an audition (they saw a tape of his cover band and were impressed), Chris gets the jig, and now he is living out his fantasy-- to be a rock star.

     But Chris got a little more than he bargained for-- he didn't think about all the drugs, booze, and women that came along with the deal.  His longtime girlfriend and manager, Emily (Jennifer Aniston), didn't account for all the drug orgies either and eventually she leaves Chris to pursue a career of her own.  Emily leaving starts the ball rolling and Chris begins to realize that being a rock star isn't all it's cracked up to be.

      Even though "Rock Star" was a typical and fairly predictable rags-to-riches story it was still very enjoyable.  It was delightful seeing Mark Wahlberg rock out and scream/sing power ballad lyrics...if he was really singing then I'm doubly impressed.  The soundtrack for this movie was incredible-- I had a hard time sitting still and not rocking out in my seat, heehee.  I thought the movie had a fairly good message, find your own voice and be true to yourself, and I really enjoyed it. 

     -- Patsy (3 out of 4 pops )

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      Liz ( 2 out of 4 pops )

      You rock, Marky Mark!  This movie is a fun romp through the 80's hair-band phenomenon.  And it's a simple story of a self-discovery.  The performances are convincing overall and the soundtrack really drives a pleasing atmosphere.  There is, no doubt, the air of a VH1-produced made-for-TV flick, but at least you don't have to sit through any commercials.