In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
The melody of The Rocker feels predictable but the beat is refreshingly off-kilter.
– Liam Lacey,
Globe and Mail,
22 Aug 2008
fresh:
The Rocker has the requisite vomit, the view of some very unfortunate hind quarters and the suds. It's also got a vein of sweetness and charm.
– Joanne Kaufman,
Wall Street Journal,
22 Aug 2008
rotten:
It's a slave to formula, and it hits its marks satisfyingly enough to make for a pleasant time-passer, but Wilson and a loaded supporting cast are never as funny as they should be.
– Scott Tobias,
AV Club,
22 Aug 2008
fresh:
As a movie, it may not rock, but it rolls along nicely enough.
– Wally Hammond,
Time Out,
17 Oct 2008
fresh:
A whacked-out, superannuated, would-be rock star might seem to be too easy a comic target, but Wilson gives this sad sack so many fresh twists that he never wears out his welcome.