Comedy,Music United States of America
This Is Spinal Tap is a mockumentary that follows the fictional British heavy metal band called Spinal Tap. The film is presented as a documentary being made by filmmaker Marty DiBergi (played by Rob Reiner), who decides to follow the band on their United States tour.
The film starts by introducing the band members: lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist David St. Hubbins (played by Michael McKean), lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel (played by Christopher Guest), and bassist Derek Smalls (played by Harry Shearer). They are portrayed as aging rockers trying to regain their past glory.
As the film progresses, Marty captures the struggles and misfortunes that Spinal Tap faces during their tour. These challenges include low ticket sales, cancelled shows due to lack of demand, and venue mishaps. The band's management constantly changes, and they find themselves dealing with incompetent promoters and unhelpful record executives.
Amid these hardships, the band experiences comical and absurd situations. For instance, Nigel displays his guitar collection, which includes amplifiers that can be turned up to eleven instead of the usual ten, because "it's one louder." They also discuss their album cover art mishaps, such as an album titled "Smell the Glove" featuring a woman on all fours with a dog collar around her neck.
As the tour continues, tensions rise within the band due to creative differences and personal issues. David's girlfriend, Jeanine (played by June Chadwick), becomes a source of conflict when she interferes with Nigel's involvement in songwriting. This leads to Nigel temporarily leaving the band, causing further turmoil.
Towards the end of their tour, and with the band on the verge of disbanding, they are invited to perform at a music festival in Japan. However, they face yet another setback when their scheduled performance slot becomes uncertain. Eventually, they perform in front of a nearly-empty venue due to a mix-up with the time.
The film concludes with Spinal Tap's future left uncertain. They find it difficult to accept their declining popularity and contemplate what lies ahead for their band. Despite their struggles and setbacks, the band members remain dedicated to their music, highlighting the absurdity of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and the sometimes fickle nature of the entertainment industry.
The film starts by introducing the band members: lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist David St. Hubbins (played by Michael McKean), lead guitarist Nigel Tufnel (played by Christopher Guest), and bassist Derek Smalls (played by Harry Shearer). They are portrayed as aging rockers trying to regain their past glory.
As the film progresses, Marty captures the struggles and misfortunes that Spinal Tap faces during their tour. These challenges include low ticket sales, cancelled shows due to lack of demand, and venue mishaps. The band's management constantly changes, and they find themselves dealing with incompetent promoters and unhelpful record executives.
Amid these hardships, the band experiences comical and absurd situations. For instance, Nigel displays his guitar collection, which includes amplifiers that can be turned up to eleven instead of the usual ten, because "it's one louder." They also discuss their album cover art mishaps, such as an album titled "Smell the Glove" featuring a woman on all fours with a dog collar around her neck.
As the tour continues, tensions rise within the band due to creative differences and personal issues. David's girlfriend, Jeanine (played by June Chadwick), becomes a source of conflict when she interferes with Nigel's involvement in songwriting. This leads to Nigel temporarily leaving the band, causing further turmoil.
Towards the end of their tour, and with the band on the verge of disbanding, they are invited to perform at a music festival in Japan. However, they face yet another setback when their scheduled performance slot becomes uncertain. Eventually, they perform in front of a nearly-empty venue due to a mix-up with the time.
The film concludes with Spinal Tap's future left uncertain. They find it difficult to accept their declining popularity and contemplate what lies ahead for their band. Despite their struggles and setbacks, the band members remain dedicated to their music, highlighting the absurdity of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and the sometimes fickle nature of the entertainment industry.
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