The Rocker

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Comedy

The Cinevegas opening night film this year was "The Rocker", starring The Office's Rainn Wilson. From IMDB- "The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame."

Rainn's character, Robert "Fish" Fishman, was the drummer for an '80's hair metal band. He was rudely ousted from the band, which went on to become extremely popular (think Bon Jovi level success). 20 years later Fish still can't seem to forget or move on.

When he moves in with his sister's family, he learns his high school aged nephew's band is playing at a school dance. Right before their performance, the drummer has to quit the band. Here comes Fish's second chance at fame. This young high school band ends up becoming a huge You Tube success and subsequently gets a record deal.

Rainn's ability to play these awkward, obnoxious yet still loveable characters has become a given, and Fishman is just that. You root for him and the band throughout the film.

Great casting includes Christopher Guest film alum Jane Lynch as Fish's sister, SNL favorite Jason Sudeikis as the band's smarmy manager, and Christina Applegate as the high school singer's mom. Pop singer Teddy Geiger is also a great fit for the band's lead singer. The '80's hair band includes SNL's Fred Armisen and Arrested Development's Will Arnett.

This movie is scheduled for release in August and I am sure will be a huge success.