It's called lick my love pump!

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2008)

A mockumentary about the trials and tribulations of an 80's band past their prime. Rob Reiner directs and acts as the director of this fake film. He introduces us to the world of Spinal Tap. Spinal Tap as a band and a movie emulates the flair and absurdity of a classic rock band as they try to adapt to the pop and glitter of the 80's. We follow them as they try to keep face as they are constantly discouraged by their embarrassing moments. These moments manifest themselves throughout the movie in the form of failed cover art, getting stuck in an alien pod prop and getting stood up at their own record signing. What is most impressive about this film is the acting and song writing abilities of the cast and crew. The acting in itself is an extraordinary feat because these actors must not only act as if they were these enigmatic rock stars but they must also act as if they were these grandiose rock stars being put in front the camera lens. The third wall is broken and at certain points the camera crew themselves are interacted with. This self reflexivity combined with the great musical talent and catchy songs this film produces creates a situation in which a perfect film of the rise and fall of a fictitious absurd rock band displays their musical and acting gumption on the screen