‘Spinal Tap II’ proves lightning can strike twice

Forty years after the original cult classic, the Spinal TAP II proves that the group can still return to 11 with humor, heart and a few surprises. Jensen from Digital Editor shares his thoughts about the continuation of Comedy Classic, this Spinal Tap.

WHEN This spine tap In 1984 he hit the cinemas, in a bottle of lightning.

Manager Rob ReinerRock Mockumentary has arranged the criterion of the species, even experienced rock veterans who blend the parody. (Ozzy Osbourne reported thought The group was real. “These go to 11”Among them – strengthened as one of the greatest comedies of all time.

Therefore, when the news about the future of a sequel after 41 years was broken, the first reaction was less excitement and more doubt. Late career follow -up often smells of slight cash grabbing, and after such a rising cult classic, the probability of recapturing the magic looked fine.

Happily, Spinal TAP II: Last continues Not an empty Encore. For 84 minutes, the audience returned to the company of the highest group of England, and this is a pleasure. Chemistry between Christopher guest (Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKkean (David St Hubbins) and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) remains sharp as usual. In 77, 77 and 81, respectively, he can fight to get out of a triple chair – but they still know how to shake when Amp fires.

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Reiner turns to the back of the camera and puts himself in chaos as a filmmaker Marty Dibergi, who captures the rise and decline of the so -called spine tap. This time, the group finds that another badly recommended return was re -created. Age, ego and an industry they no longer know are in their own way, but that’s why, from equipment faults to suspicious management, always do the powers of fate that disturbs them.

Simon Howler (played by Smarmly Chris Addison) Clueless is a music organizer who embodies the cynical situation of today’s industry. While the obsession of metrics and branding does not know anything about real music, a bit of biting on the modern stage offers a comment. Through Howler, the film swells a landscape in which algorithms may be more important than art.

Still, something warmer lies under satire. Spinal TAP II Ultimately it is about friendship – how and keeping them alive of relationships of frequent efforts. Watching Nigel, David and Derek’s rediscovery offers surprisingly sincere moments. The Mockumentary style is still laughing, but the basic message gives the film an unexpected emotional accusation.

Of course, cameolar play a major role in fun. In addition to the back players Fran Drescher And Paul ShafferThe movie beats joy Paul McCartney And Elton John. Their appearance is small, but inspired, reminding us of the carodic and reality of reality, while having fun in her own legacy of rock gods.

However, the biggest breath of the fresh air comes in the form of the new spine tap Drummer Didi Crockett (drum sensation and podcast server was played with great enthusiasm and spark. Valerie Franco). One of the funniest moments of the film comes when the group approaches real life drummers Chad Smith And LARS ULRICH To fill it for a one -time show. Aware of the famous curse of Spinal Tap’s deceased percussions, what does not want to take a concert and the couple is trying to recommend each other to death practically. This is a preacher, both in the mythology of the group, and perfectly judged by the ridiculous loyalty of the rock brotherhood.

As for the comedy itself, there are many emphasis on the stage mishaps, Nigel’s ridiculous discussions and the current group explosion. During Spinal TAP II It does not fully reach the quoteable heights of the predecessor, constantly funny. Smiles are often more situation than verbal, and although the new “11” gag, which is targeted for pop-cultural immortality, is still descending.

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The film also focuses on the age of age. Naturally funny to watch the group on the stage, and to reveal only one noise storm. But it is also strangely inspiring: Rock and Roll’s wrinkles, bad knees, and proof that he can get rid of everything.

Reiner keeps the wisely working time. Under an hour and a half, Spinal TAP II Welcome, you never fit overly. He knows the joke, delivers it with love and goes out before the amp coup.

While the film laughs plenty, it falls a little short to expand Spinal Tap’s discography. There is only a handful of new songs, but fans will enjoy the re -visiting group of the group after the success of the first film (all of them are written and realized by three possible sales that have been traveled and recorded for years).

However, it is more than compensating for this with a rebellious performance of the classic. Stonehenge – This time Elton John in Piano and Vocal. What emerges on the stage is a perfect cover stone for tear bending funny and nonsense.

Does it break up as much as the first? No – but it would never happen. What he has reached is more modest but still valuable: the chance of visiting dear characters again, reminiscent of a new period of the music industry Lampoon and the audience Spine faucet In the first place, such a chord hit.

In a world full of stadium tours, farewell tours and re -merger tours, Spinal TAP II It can be the only person worth showing.

Spinal TAP II: The end continues, now shown in theaters in Australia.

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