It's a lot of fun. Its spirit is genuine and, even with the odd vomit gag, fundamentally sweet.
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
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.
70
Variety
Variety
Wilson makes the most of it in this well-crafted, feel-good satire.
63
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
The Rocker can be amusingly dopey, with its "Spinal Tap"-ish lampooning of rock idioms - and idiots.
The Rocker is more disappointing than it is outright bad. One expects something a little fresher from Wilson.
42
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
The only brazen thing about the film is how shamelessly it rips off "School of Rock."
40
Film Threat
Film Threat
Not terribly original or funny.
40
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Wilson is buoyed by a sporadically witty script, and while there are no surprises whatsoever in the story, his goofy, puppylike charm renders what could have been a disaster merely an unfortunate event.