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A not-so-critical perspective on Rock Star

by Erin

Rock Star

In September 2001, Rock Star opened to a quiet response, largely given the rather unfortunate timing of its release. Later on, however, many found this film to be something of a diamond in the rough (endless reruns on VH1 helped it along in a big way). This film, loosely based on the story of Judas Priest, follows Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) in his journey as “the wannabe who got to be.” Chris is a copier repairman by day and Steel Dragon tribute band singer by night. With his girlfriend/manager Emily (Jen) in tow, his life changes overnight, as he is given the opportunity to front the very band that he idolizes. Faster than you can say “behind the music,” Chris from Pittsburgh becomes Izzy with a British accent, and he embraces the rock and roll lifestyle. But where does the dream end and the artist begin? Mark enthusiastically embodies the young, idealistic Chris, and Jen holds her own as an assertive, level-headed presence in the film. Overall, well worth checking out if you haven’t already.

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Posted in Films, Rock Star on March 27th, 2007

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  1. Jennifer Aniston Watch » Blog Archive » Screen Style - Rock Star Says:
    November 5th, 2007 at 12:44 pm

    [...] appear in period pieces, but in 2001 Jen did just that, appearing in the 1980’s-set drama Rock Star. She played Emily Poule, the girlfriend/manager of Mark Wahlberg’s rising star Chris [...]

  2. Jennifer Aniston Watch » Blog Archive » Flashback - Rock Star premiere Says:
    November 13th, 2007 at 10:29 am

    [...] 4, 2001, Jen and then-husband Brad Pitt hit the red carpet for the premiere of Jen’s movie Rock Star. In addition to the stars of the film and their guests, this event brought out its fair share of [...]

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