warning  possible spoilersbr br rock star one solid rock movies ever seen original idea script focuses young singer s leading tribute band one famous hard rock bands period playing music note also living life idols friends tribute band expel him search originality destiny plays good turn gets hired replace lead singer idols band dream came true well almost starting live life famous including drug sex excesses rock scene s also face problems relationship supportive girlfriend eventually need answer questions creativity saying music bandbr br i liked film one reasons one first times life music hard metal rock bands shown realistic manner fans music genre satisfied soundtrack overall idea original issues artist lives life creates art rendered sensible balanced manner acting quite good mark wahlberg better action flics saw lately jennifer aniston tune nicegirlwhoknowsalotaboutlife role problematic ending quite conventional may disappoint looks like main character quiting big famous band found creative path however ironical twist music playing club end worst whole movie br br  personal scale worth seeing  however expect exposure high dose metal like kind music may chose avoid film