Heard it was great but then I saw it

Rating: 3/10 (30 April 2006)

For years I'd been hearing about the genius of "This Is Spinal Tap" and the incredible moment when the amplifier's knob is brought up. Finally the day came when I saw the movie. And I cannot tell you how disappointed I was. But I'll try...
Sophomoric, predictable, and generally irritating were my lasting impressions. But I must say in all fairness that I had already seen "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind". After seeing those, TIST seemed to be nothing more that a rehash of those movies. But of course TIST was the one that first pioneered this humor - or at least the most successful of this type (also see "Kentucky Fried Movie" for yet another similar experience. If you could watch "A Mighty Wind" and "Best in Show" over and over again as my kids can, then I'd guess you would be a big fan of TIST. I, however, am not.