This is Spinal Tap

This is Spinal Tap (1984) starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner. Directed by Rob Reiner. Rock "mockumentary" makes fun of the declining fortunes of a formerly popular metal band called Spinal Tap. There are some funny moments, but the movie is surprisingly depressing as the band breaks up when Nigel (Guest) walks off stage. Still, it's a landmark film, with some famous bits in it (the amplifier that's better because it goes up to "11"). (The disc doesn't offer English subtitles, but closed captions save the day.) Grade: B