41 years later, the biggest false group never rock

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41 years later, the biggest false group never rock

The year is in 1984, and an actor who became a film by the name of Rob Reiner has just made his debut according to director with a short film entitled It’s the Spinal Tap. At first glance, it seems that it is a documentary with competence on a somewhat amateur rock group. In reality, it was a revolutionary, inventive and revolutionary pioneer for the faux-metal genre which works both as a loving tribute to the world of music and a subsequent asymmetry of the most stupid aspects of the industry. Not only did he launch the career of director of Rob Reiner, who was going to have an unprecedented series of classics that include Stay near me,, The princess’s bride,, When Harry met SallyAnd more, but he also turned Michael McKean,, Guest of ChristopherAnd Harry Shearer in improvisation legends.

40 years later, the news that fans were waiting for had arrived – not only a It’s the Spinal Tap Following developing, but he would present the return talents of Reiner, McKean, Guest, Shearer, and more. The idea of the most famous most famous rock group in the world by organizing a reunion tour is undeniably exciting. However, it is also difficult not to ask if one of the most influential comedies ever made could correspond to the heritage of the original. Spinal Tap II: The end continues Offer a simple answer – you don’t do it, but with enough star power and an entertaining bow for the original, you don’t really need it.

What is “Spinal Tap II: the end continues”?

Pick up four decades after the infamous documentary by Marty Dibergi (Reiner), The fictitious filmmaker decides that it is time to document the famous rock stars trio during their spinal reunion tour. There is only one problem – the group broke up for years ago and the trio has not talked since, with David St. Hubbins (McKean) making musical scores for advertisements, Nigel Tufnel (guest) earning his life by selling cheese and Derek Smalls (Shearer) leading a novelty museum. However, Dibergi succeeds in bringing the formidable trio together, but now he must try to keep them together (or at least document their potential break again).

One aspect of a spinal meeting which was practically never in doubt is the infectious chemistry of McKean, Shearer and Guest, even if it is the first feature film of this last member in almost a decade. Just like with the 1984 original, not only does the central trio have impressive improvisation skills, but they also prove that they are all incredibly talented musicians in its own right. Their songs can be comically ridiculous, but there is always a level of clear seriousness which helps to bring this authentic feeling which made the original such a classic. Spinal Tap II As much more fleshed about the characters by taking more deep dive in their personal lifeAnd one of the greatest forces in the film is to show not only how this group has aged, but also how they have matured (relatively speaking).

Improv is the name of the game for a series of mockers like SpinalAnd it has remarkably well served the original film. It adds a lot to Spinal Tap IIWith clearly improvised lines catching the audience just as off guard as the crew probably when making the film. However, the only significant drawback to have an almost fully improvised script is that Sometimes the narrative thread can feel slightly aimlessly. There are a lot of great moments and sequences throughout Spinal Tap II ‘S Runnitime relatively brief, but not all the accumulated jokes have a satisfactory gain.

The support characters of Spinal Tap II are the secret weapons of the suite

Aside from structural problems, Spinal Tap II ‘S central trio is always a combination of dynamiteAnd Rob Reiner’s actor skills when he is not behind the camera is not too shabby either. However, perhaps the most pleasant surprise of Spinal Tap II: The end continues is his talented support cast, which often stands alongside the improvisation power of McKean, Guest and Shearer. Kelly Godliman Absolutely suits the bill as a new unexpected and inexperienced manager of the group. However, it is Chris AddisonA shady concert promoter who very often steals the spotlights with his caricatured levels and mustaches of obtuse nastiness, even if the arc of his character seems a little unfinished. There are also some fast with certain characters supporting the original, but they are more similar to smaller cameos rather than extensive roles.

Similar praise can be launched to the distribution of support, as well as to the vast list of cameos in the music industry throughout the film, which are mainly used to stimulate the humor of the film rather than being cheap wink to the camera. Paul McCartney,, In particular, at a memorable hysterically moment in the film, which goes far beyond the inherent novelty of a Beatle who blocks with Spinal Tap. Real musician Valerie Franco is also a wonderful addition to the distribution, both in terms of its acting capacity and surprising talent as a drummer. Finally, as those who have seen the trailer can already know, the great Elton John sing a particularly popular Spinal Song, and it is just as epic as we hoped, despite the preparation of the track for an abrupt end in upheaval.

“ Spinal tap II ” has the impression of targeting exclusively hardcore fans and music lovers

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The original Spinal Famous encouraged an audience to think that it was a real documentary on a real rock group, which will just show how Rob Reiner managed to make a false documentary feels like a real documentary. Spinal Tap II It looks like this makes a more manifest attempt to be absurd and comical, but the long stretches of sessions and reminders to the original certainly show clearly that this suite is almost exclusively oriented towards the hardcore fans of the original and those in line with the current state of the music industry. Those who hope to take the second chapter without living the first might have the impression that they are not on the jokeespecially since Spinal Tap II insists on allowing its distribution to unleash with its improvisation dialogue.

That being said, if you are part of this demographic target, Spinal Tap II: The end continues has a lot to appreciate. This is particularly true when the film shows some surprisingly comforting moments, which were certainly not as widespread in the original story. Is he certainly valiant, is he trying to further extend the history of Tap Spinal always increases up to 11? Certainly, no, but Rob Reiner and the rest of this band of comic Avengers are A meeting too good for fans of comedy and false mockers to be transmitted. In more ways than one, Spinal Tap II: The end continues is like the reunion concerts that he satire. He may not capture exactly the same magic as the original performance, but his simple ability to arouse an answer even from a similar distance is worth the entry price.

Spinal Tap II: The end continues Roches and takes place in theaters on September 12.