Satire, comedy, and an entertaining parody of the music industry!

Rating: 8/10 (14 August 2018)

The minds behind the Lonely Island take a stab at the rock-mockumentary format with comedic intentions and they stab in the right place!
The performances are great comedy. Andy Samberg shines in the main role. His buds from the Lonely Island do quite decently. Akiva Schaffer is especially funny. Tim Meadows and Sarah Silverman are funny, no surprise, and this film acts as a sort of intro for Chris Redd, whose performance is on point. The cameos by comedians and musicians are great.
The writing crafts a pretty basic story about friendship but uniquely funny scenarios and witty, quick dialogue make it a good screenplay.
The direction leaves a bit to be desired, but sometimes there isn't much to do in a mockumentary. That being said, there are quite a few bits at the end that show Kiv and Jorma's hidden talent.
The soundtrack is the final star. It's exactly what it's supposed to be, stereotypical hip-hop mixed with comedy. And some color.
Disclaimer: don't watch this with your kids.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) is satirical and comedic, while serving as an entertaining parody/commentary on the music industry. 8/10