First of the "Mockumentaries"

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2004)

This very funny film, the first of the "mockumentaries" in which Christopher Guest played a major role, also bears the stamp of Rob Reiner, who directed and plays the part of the hack who directs the movie about Spinal Tap, a group of losers on a hilariously unsuccessful tour of the United States. Among the best scenes: Co-author (with Guest) Michael McKean demonstrating the amplifier which goes to "11," not just to 10. Guest, McKean and Reiner are marvelous.