Review of Rock Star (2001) by Tom G — 13 Sep 2007

ZAKK Wylde is on the soundtrack, but the film is terrible.

This review of Rock Star (2001) was written by Tom G on 13 Sep 2007.

Rock Star has generally received positive reviews.

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