This Is Spinal Tap
DVD
Release date: 07.09.2009
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A brilliant and hilarious documentary-style satire of a has-been British heavy metal band who never really was on an absurd American comeback tour that never quite gets off the ground, THIS IS SPINAL TAP practically birthed the mockumentary style. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer are David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls, respectively--three clueless, self-absorbed men who form the nucleus of Spinal Tap, aging purveyors of overwrought songs with titles such as "Big Bottom," "Smell the Glove," and "Sex Farm." Shot in faux cinema verite-style with director Rob Reiner as fictional filmmaker Marty DiBergi, the film lampoons just about every rock & roll cliche (not to mention every rockumentary cliche) in the book as it follows these fallen rock idols from one disastrous gig to the next. Scenes of the tour's descent from desperation into total collapse are interspersed with interviews in which the band members delightfully prattle on inanely about the none-too-illustrious history and dubious vision of Spinal Tap. THIS IS SPINAL TAP is a striking and acutely hysterical directorial debut for Reiner and a deserved cult classic. Watch for an endless array of cameos by wonderful comic character actors along the way.
Consumer Advice:
Contains strong language and drug use
Special Features
- Fully re-mastered feature
- Audio Commentary by the band
- Menu Commentary by the band
- This Is Spinal Tap: Up to 11: New exclusive documentary featuring fans of Spinal Tap including Ricky Gervais, Eddie Izzard, Kasabian, Rob Brydon, Martin Freeman, Anvil, Justin Lee Collins, Adam Buxton and more.
- 'Sprinkle some ****in' fairy dust on it': interview with Reg Presley from The Troggs
- 2007 Live Earth: short film and performance
- The Return of Spinal Tap
- Stonehenge Interviews with Nigel
- Over 1 hour of Out-takes
- Original Theatrical Trailers
- Music Videos
- Creative Meeting and Bitch School Video
- TV Spots
- Heavy Metal Memories
- Cheese Roll Trailer
- Flower People Press Conference
- Featurettes
Film Information
| Genre | Comedy |
|---|---|
| Release date | 07/09/2009 |
| Studio | Optimum Home Entertainment |
Cast Members
- Andrew Divoff
- Rob Reiner
- Billy Crystal
- Christopher Guest
- June Chadwick
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Michael McKean
Video Trailer
