The Rocker

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.

As a movie, it may not rock, but it rolls along nicely enough.

There are occasionally amusing moments, but the writing lacks the warmth that made School of Rock such a hit.

It all looks good and there's a decent cast but nothing really takes off.

The film is untidy, cheery, sometimes amiable. If only it were funny too.

It should be a fun ride but the dialogue and plot are too predictable and Wilson has no fun with the old-fogey role.

The Rocker is more Keane than Keith Moon: slow, safe and about as edgy as a tangerine.

More fun than a fifth of Rebel Yell and a bag of Quaaludes.

Just because one is a scene stealer on TV does not mean he or she is big screen material, period, much less a movie star.