2012 Rock Musical Movies
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Looking for the best 2012 rock musical movies? We’ve got you covered with our top picks!
Introduction
2012 was an excellent year for rock musical movies. From the classic sound of “Rock of Ages” to the modern twist of “Pitch Perfect,” there were a variety of films that appealed to a wide range of audiences. In this guide, we will take a look at some of the best rock musicals of 2012.
“Rock of Ages”
“Rock of Ages” is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Adam Shankman and based on the 2006 rock musical of the same name, which itself was based on the 1987 film of the same name. The film stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film follows small-town girl Sherrie Christian as she falls in love with city boy Drew Boley and follows their tribulations along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles during the 1980s.
“School of Rock”
“School of Rock” is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater. The film stars Jack Black as struggling rock guitarist and teacher Dewey Finn, who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he forms a band of young musicians to attempt to win the $50,000 first prize in a local battle of the bands competition.
The film’s soundtrack features 14 songs by various artists, including Black’s band Tenacious D. The film was released in the United States on October 3, 2012, grossing $131 million worldwide. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with Black’s performance and the children’s performances receiving particular praise.
“Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny”
“Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” is a 2012 American rock musical comedy film directed by Liam Lynch and starring Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The movie follows the band as they attempt to find a legendary guitar pick that gives its possessor the ability to become the best rock musician ever.
The film was released on November 14, 2006 in the United States by New Line Cinema. It was a commercial disappointment, grossing only $8.3 million worldwide against its $20 million budget, but received positive reviews from critics.
“Rock Star”
“Rock Star” is a 2001 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. The film follows Chris “Izzy” Cole (Wahlberg), a tribute band singer who gets the opportunity to front his favorite band, Steel Dragon. Fueled by his newfound success, Cole begins to neglect those close to him, including his girlfriend Emily Poule (Aniston). With Steel Dragon on the verge of hitting it big, will Cole be able to keep it together long enough to take advantage of his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
“Rock Star” was generally poorly received by critics, with many criticizing the film’s formulaic plot and clichéd characters. However, the film’s soundtrack was praised, and Wahlberg’s performance in particular was singled out for praise.
“The Boat That Rocked”
“The Boat That Rocked” is a 2012 Rock Musical movie. The movie is set in 1966, and follows the Antonov AN-24 aircraft as it carries a rock band across the Atlantic to play a series of shows in London. The movie features an all-star cast, including Gemma Arterton, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans, and Bill Nighy.
“We Are Your Friends”
This 2012 musical dramedy tells the story of an aspiring DJ named Cole (Zac Efron) who befriends two established DJs, James (Wes Bentley) and Sophie (Emily Ratajkowski). The three friends try to make it big in the EDM scene while navigating their own complicated love lives. The movie was met with mixed reviews but its catchy soundtrack, which includes some original songs, has been praised.
“Rock of Ages”
“Rock of Ages” is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Adam Shankman and based on the 2006 rock jukebox Broadway musical of the same name. The film stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Cranston and Tom Cruise. “Rock of Ages” marks Cruise’s first musical role since playing the character of Frank TJ Mackey in “Magnolia” (1999).
“School of Rock”
The School of Rock is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, produced by Scott Rudin and written by Mike White. It stars Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman and Miranda Cosgrove. The film’s storyline follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn (Black), who is kicked out of his band and subsequently disguises himself as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After implementing his own curriculum, which he learns from ” Watching Mr. Beavis & Butthead Night School”, “Educational Television”, and instructional guitar videos, he turns a class of fifth grade students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band called “No Vacancy”.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $131 million worldwide. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Black’s performance.
“Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny”
“Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Liam Lynch and starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass and Tim Robbins. Written by Black, Gass, Lynch and Josh Homme, the film is about the two members of Tenacious D as they attempt to find a magical guitar pick that will make them famous rock stars.
