Monday, March 3, 2008

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

It is hard not to think of this as a mockumentary. If you can avoid that line of thinking, it is enjoyable. If the band is real in your mind, their tribulations are much more impactful than what they are on screen. 

Probably the least fortunate thing about the band is their music: it just isn't very good. It can be justified by saying simply the band isn't good, but that loses out on the parody front. It is hinged on the fact that everybody ignores them - their output would warrant tighter performances. 

The jokes which work, they work very well.

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