Storyline

In 1982, the legendary English heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop.

Plot Keywords

parody, fake documentary, concert tour, cult film, mockumentary, satire, heavy metal, independent film, directorial debut, spoof, reference to jack the ripper, rock 'n' roll, drummer, groupie, singing, interview, friendship, double entendre, reference to frank sinatra, improvisation

Short Review

Reiner, with McKean, Guest and Harry Shearer, have done a great job in creating and portraying characters that are dimwitted, cliched and yet oddly endearing.

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