Critic Reviews

Wilson is pretty much the whole show. With nobody else around to steal from, he ends up stealing scenes from himself.

It's a lot of fun. Its spirit is genuine and, even with the odd vomit gag, fundamentally sweet.

This familiar scenario works because of well-written and acted characters. The disciplined direction is by Peter Cattaneo, who tackled somewhat similar material in "The Full Monty" a decade ago.

The most surprising thing about The Rocker is how enjoyable it is.

The movie's is really good, clean fun that's fine for slightly older kids and a lot of fun for adults.

Overcomes its essential familiarity thanks to a frequently witty script, grounded direction (by Peter Cattaneo, of "Full Monty" fame) and an engaging turn by its star that proves him more than capable of carrying a comedy feature.

Wilson makes the most of it in this well-crafted, feel-good satire.

The Rocker can be amusingly dopey, with its "Spinal Tap"-ish lampooning of rock idioms - and idiots.

A grubby little redemption comedy that in every way feels like a consignment-shop Jack Black vehicle.

Silly, and unashamedly second-hand, the movie is essentially a Jack Black movie without Jack Black, which is, arguably, an improvement.