This was Funny

Rating: 8/10 (23 July 2016)

If this movie had a message, it's judging a book by its cover(s) is probably right.
Truthfully, due to the stills I saw, the poster and timeframe (I was 10 when this came out and not my cup of tea back then,) I had zero desire to see thisuntil a special friend showed it to his kids during one of his many incredible marathons he hosts for them. So, finally, after three decades, I finally learned more about "the band."
Now, in my (very weak) defense, all jokes would've flown straight over my decade-old head and the many, many actors involved – I would've recognize, yet. So, it's probably best to see it as an adult anyways. I'm super glad I finally did.
The movie was hilarious and a ton of this held up 32 years after release. Plus, I couldn't believe how many actors I recognized even though they may/may not have even been slightly known back then. Practically every scene or two, someone else popped up that I was like "Oh! That's ____!"
But, beyond the stars Rob Reiner got to appear, the movie was genuinely funny. Personally, I thought it had more opportunities to be hilarious, but then I wasn't one of the writers and might have changed the tone to a ton more slapstick. It is what it is and that isgood comedy.
Basically, it's a mockumentary (God, I love those) about an aging and D- List rock band who go through most of what real life bands do sans drugs. Not sure why that wasn't touched on, but again NOT-writer here.
The music was actually good, the direction of the decline in the band's tour realistic to the storyline and running gags (drummer boys, anyone?) always humorous. Plus it's runtime at a mere 82 minutes was JUST enough. Nothing else needed to be said. Any additional footage probably would've hindered the film.
Totally a recommendation if you've never seen this.
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Final thoughts: Long before Russell Brand was a brand, this has his style/name written all over it. Hope for no remake, but I can see him in one of the roles, easily.