This movie goes to 11

Rating: Null/10 (12 September 2000)

What does it say about Rock and Roll when a group of comics and actors can get together and make a servicable but mediocre rock band that fools more than a few people?
I dunno, I just know that "This Is Spinal Tap" is very funny because of that "It's as if they are a real band" feeling.
This film perfectly captures the pampered pomposity that many rock stars have. The conviction that they are creating something"important" beyond agreeable entertainment. It also captures the proud sexism in the songs and the desperation in hanging on to the "success lightning" that was captured in their bottle for a time.
The movie captures this through on target comedy.
I love Rock and Roll, but have no illusions, Rock and Roll at it's purest is not "Important" or "relevant". It is adolescently driven, good time boogie music.
Behind the comedy of this movie is that truth.