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Special Features
- Disc One:
- Audio Commentary by Director Peter Cattaneo and Actor Rainn Wilson
- Audio Commentary by Actors Josh Gad, Teddy Geiger, Emma Stone and Jason Sudeikis
- MTV Panel Featurette
- Internet Podcasts
- Deleted Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Vesuvius Gags
- Matt Gags
- Pete Best Interview
- Vesuvius Public Service Announcements
- Rainn Wilson Office Rocker Featurette
- Behind the Band Featurette
- Rock Tails Featurette
- The Music Featurette
- Rock Beat with Fish Fishman Featurette
- “I’m Not Bitter” Music Video
- FOX MOVIE CHANNEL presents IN CHARACTER EITH THE ROCKER
- Disc Two: Digital Copy of The Rocker for Portable Media Players
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
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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Product Description
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
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Rainn Wilson plays Robert Fishman---"Fish"---the left-behind drummer for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame big hair band Vesuvius, who was dumped just as the band got its first real break.
Fish spends the next twenty years working 9 to 5 and brooding over his bandmates' betrayal. He never touches a drum kit again until his teenaged nephew, in a band called Attention Deficit Disorder, begs him to fill in for the band's absent drummer.
Fish agrees. He gives the lead singer, Timothy Geiger, a few new arrangements and some lyrics, and within months, A.D.D. is the biggest act around with a hit record and a national tour. Although Fish quickly readopts his hardcore rocker lifestyle, his young bandmates act as a sea anchor, calming him somewhat.
All is well until the band's manager convinces Geiger to dump "the dinosaur," and Fish finds himself once again relegated to the bargain bin. But A.D.D. is not Vesuvius, and they quickly lose momentum without their sparkplug. Although begged to return, at first Fish is embittered, especially when he discovers that A.D.D. is to be the opening act for Vesuvius's world tour. But in the end, his love for his young bandmates overcomes all.
This is a fine, fun, and goodnatured film in the vein of SCHOOL OF ROCK, and is well worth a bowl of popcorn and a Sunday evening.
Fish spends the next twenty years working 9 to 5 and brooding over his bandmates' betrayal. He never touches a drum kit again until his teenaged nephew, in a band called Attention Deficit Disorder, begs him to fill in for the band's absent drummer.
Fish agrees. He gives the lead singer, Timothy Geiger, a few new arrangements and some lyrics, and within months, A.D.D. is the biggest act around with a hit record and a national tour. Although Fish quickly readopts his hardcore rocker lifestyle, his young bandmates act as a sea anchor, calming him somewhat.
All is well until the band's manager convinces Geiger to dump "the dinosaur," and Fish finds himself once again relegated to the bargain bin. But A.D.D. is not Vesuvius, and they quickly lose momentum without their sparkplug. Although begged to return, at first Fish is embittered, especially when he discovers that A.D.D. is to be the opening act for Vesuvius's world tour. But in the end, his love for his young bandmates overcomes all.
This is a fine, fun, and goodnatured film in the vein of SCHOOL OF ROCK, and is well worth a bowl of popcorn and a Sunday evening.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Dwight" from The Office fans should find enough Dwight in this film to satisfy. Those of you who can't stand "Dwight" well, you may not find The Rocker experience a great one. The story is amusing enough. Twenty years previously, Fish (Wilson) is the drummer for the band Vesuvius. Good news for the band, a big label wants to sign them. Bad news for Fish, the president of the label has a drummer nephew who will be the band drummer. Fish never gets over this slight. As the band Vesuvius grows in popularity, Fish grows in bitterness. After losing his job, girlfriend and apartment he moves into his sister's attic. His nephew has a garage band with a gig at the prom. They lose their drummer and, well, you can figure it out from here.
Surprisingly clean, there are no sex scenes, the language is tolerable and low-key. However, there is a scene with an angry mother who shares the fact that her son drew a male body part on a female teacher's face....which is a very funny scene, but contains the anatomically correct word several times. There is also a band manager who is very free with come-on's and has a sexually oriented potty mouth. A scene of Fish drumming naked becomes the YouTube hit -- The Naked Drummer -- and propels the band to popularity. Viewers are treated to a whole lot of naked man rear shots.
The humor level is moderate. Like I said, you probably need to be amused by Dwight to fully appreciate Fish's humor. He has a very unique delivery, sweet blended with doofusy sarcasm/nastiness. There are several amusing one-liners and situations that are laugh out loud including quite a bit of physical humor. Christina Applegate delivers some great sarcastic lines. The writing is good. The songs are easy to listen to and I really liked their sound. Solid friendship, do-the-right thing and forgiveness themes run through the film. Fish is a classic 80's rocker who likes the party scene, including the trashing of hotel rooms. The three younger band members are annoyed with his boorish behavior and that's a nice refreshing change from the usual teen movie.
Surprisingly clean, there are no sex scenes, the language is tolerable and low-key. However, there is a scene with an angry mother who shares the fact that her son drew a male body part on a female teacher's face....which is a very funny scene, but contains the anatomically correct word several times. There is also a band manager who is very free with come-on's and has a sexually oriented potty mouth. A scene of Fish drumming naked becomes the YouTube hit -- The Naked Drummer -- and propels the band to popularity. Viewers are treated to a whole lot of naked man rear shots.
The humor level is moderate. Like I said, you probably need to be amused by Dwight to fully appreciate Fish's humor. He has a very unique delivery, sweet blended with doofusy sarcasm/nastiness. There are several amusing one-liners and situations that are laugh out loud including quite a bit of physical humor. Christina Applegate delivers some great sarcastic lines. The writing is good. The songs are easy to listen to and I really liked their sound. Solid friendship, do-the-right thing and forgiveness themes run through the film. Fish is a classic 80's rocker who likes the party scene, including the trashing of hotel rooms. The three younger band members are annoyed with his boorish behavior and that's a nice refreshing change from the usual teen movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is such a fun movie that will keep you laughing. I'm glad I decided to give it a try.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny Movie if You Grew Up in The era of Rock Music
Hillarious. Good acting too. ...reminded me of the old days, with a nice tie to the present. Also has some pretty good wisdom that isn't obvious or goofy.
Published 17 days ago by Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Rocker
Surprisingly funny and at parts touching. Became a fan of Both Rainn Wilson and Emma Stone from this movie. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Robbie Dell Phillips
4.0 out of 5 stars
its entertaining
it is a good movie for entertainment. i would have liked to watch have the rental for longer. its good
Published 2 months ago by sasha medina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
The blu-ray, both technical quality of the disc and package, doesn't disappoint the expectations. + + + + + +
Published 2 months ago by Andrea Baleani
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rainn makes this movie
Decently funny. Rainn Wilson is the key reason why this movie is funny. If you like to see 'never beens' get their due in a funny movie this one is for you.
Published 3 months ago by matnu1
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun movie
It's a fun movie to watch, great for the entire family. I will watch again if and when it reaches prime video's.
Published 3 months ago by Paul R. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious, Underrated, Family Friendly Movie
This movie is awesome. I bought it because Rainn Wilson (one of my favorite actors from The Office) was the lead. It did not disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joe The Ox
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie. and funny
Rain Wilson is so funny in this movie. This is one of those movies where every now and then i gotta throw on for a good laugh.
Published 5 months ago by nickyo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome movie
Wow. What a movie. It's a great reminder that you are never to old to do what you love. Wow
Published 5 months ago by Mark Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!!!
Very good trama, I think it's like what happens after Rock of Ages, it is funny to find people like him at this time... Very funny!
Published 5 months ago by moviegirl
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