Once we wrapped up Spy/War week, we just needed some more quick palate cleansers. Brandon flipped through and the light of the heavens shown down upon The Rocker. I wanted to see this when it was in the theater but if I recall correctly it bombed pretty hard and disappeared before I had the chance. We can't figure out why it didn't do well, because it is exactly what it intends to be - big, stupid fun, with lots of silly cameos and some actually good music. Brandon was all smitten because it stars his newest movie girlfriend, Emma Stone. I personally am a big fan of Christina Applegate and Jason Sudeikis, and I would love to see another movie just about the guys in Vesuvius. But the shining star for me was the lovely Teddy Geiger, who gave me tingles a few years ago on a tv show that was only around for a handful of eps called Love Monkey. I had no idea the kid was in this movie, so I very much enjoyed watching him sing several songs throughout.
Ok, now to Rainn Wilson. What a whack job. This guy really can carry a movie, so it's strange to me that this movie didn't do well. He's hugely popular on The Office, and although he's playing a completely different character in this, he's still super over the top and insane. His physical humor is always fun, so he plays to that strength throughout. Of course it's not a great movie but it's a great piece of fluff and a fun way to waste a couple hours.
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