This Is Spinal Tap

USA 1984, 80 minutes
Dir. Rob Reiner
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Comedy / Spoof, Grunge & Metal

Topics: Landmark, Period 1970s, Period 1980s.

Aroview: Brilliant parody of a burnt-out British Heavy-Metal band on tour in America, filmed in the classic tradition of a rock documentary. A comic tour-de-force and hugely influential.

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4 stars (Very Good) Brilliant spoof - must be one of the first ever mockumentaries. I missed it when it first came out but it stands the test of time really well. Michael McKean rules! ~BabyJane
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3 stars (Good Enough) It is still watchable a second time around which is an achievement for a mockumentary when the viewer is already in on the joke. ~Tubbs
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5 stars (Exceptional) A must see! ~djspaz

DVD Features

audio commentary
cast and/or crew interviews
deleted scenes
English subtitles for the hearing impaired
'making of' documentary / featurette

music clips
extra stuff
trailers
2-disc set

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