This is the first great mock-umentary and I'm sad that it's taken me this long to see it.Spinal Tap is a 70's hair band from the UK who had middling success in America and are blissfully unaware of how outdated they really are. Their manager, Ian (Tony Hendra) is coping with cancelled gigs, a label company irritated with the cover art for the new album, and mounting pressure between the lead singer, David (Michael McKean) and lead guitarist, Nigel (Christopher Guest). All of this is being chronicled by documentarian Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) as Spinal Tap embarks on what would be their final American tour.
You really can't describe this movie and do it any justice. It has to be seen, probably multiple times. Keep a sharp eye out for the many cameos littered throughout the film, as well. Everyone is so young and baby-faced.
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