Movie #147: This Is Spinal Tap

Movie #: 147
Movie Title: This Is Spinal Tap
Year Released: 1984

Director: Rob Reiner
Notable Cast: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra

Short Description: Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DeBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour. (IMDB.com)


Rank on the Top 100 Lists (as of 1/7/2013)

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Empire.com: #48
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Date Watched: 3/27/2016

Grade: 3 out of 5 (Good)

Rationale: The best part about This Is Spinal Tap is if you don’t know this is a satire, it’s not hard to fall for the joke and think it’s real. The acting is very convincing and the humor dry enough that it comes off in an almost convincing, semi serious way. Sadly it’s a bit on the short side, but very well done and leaves you wanting more.