Some call it a classic

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2015)

Rating-7/10
This is Spinal Tap is a film that has a cult following and I can kind of see why, but not completely. It has it's many moments and I can't deny laughs were had throughout but part of me did feel it was overrated or one of those cult following films that aren't as good as others say. I felt it was solidly good though and here below is why so.
The story is slow at first and the jokes don't flow as crazily as the story but nevertheless jokes come off the reel with skill and precision. I liked everything that is going on and I actually preferred the arguments they all have to the music they play. I did enjoy the music pieces and some the concert scenes can be hilarious and well done, the movie does excel in making what could be stupid jokes into actual smart ones.
The casting is very varied but they all work together well, all of the main cast do a good job and to say it is a mockumentary style film they really take to the part well. I like the more random cast more and the little funny bits really stem from strange encounters the band have. I think Rob Reiner does a good job not only delivering the questions as he the documentary maker but also reacts really well too.
On to Rob Reiner again and he just happens to direct and co write this movie too so all round Reiner really shows skill and although I believe it could be funnier than it was, he still does a massively solid job. Written by some of the main cast Christoper Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and of course Reiner, This is Spinal Tap has quick smart jokes and really allows the viewer to laugh at anything.
My main criticism is at the jokes, it is funny as I did feel it was a tip top movie but part of me wanted to laugh more and for what some people say, it isn't all that interesting either. It can bore you and with me I felt it doesn't get off the mark well but does manage actually to make some good jokes in the start so I'll give it that.
I think this movie was created for rock fans and comedy fans a like and it really has a target demographic. I also felt whilst watching that some people will find it funnier than I did and although I did laugh quite a lot, there are more to be had here. Many will not like it and think of it as kind of stupid and silly but I feel here you have to want to watch it rather than just see if it is funny at all.
Overall I gave it a 7/10 and felt it was solidly in that but it could have maybe gone up just a little with a few things. In conclusion this isn't a film that I absolutely loved but could easily see others loving it, this really will come down to what you want in film and what you want to see, but then again anyone should give it a go, and you should in general laugh quite a bit if you have a funny bone.