This Is Spinal Tap Critic Reviews

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Based upon 6 Critic Reviews
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Boston Globe | Jay CarrAdd Critic to Favorites

A heady flow of brilliant stupidity.Read the full review

Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

One of the funniest, most intelligent, most original films.Read the full review

Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites

That rare comedy that is as completely entertaining now in its re-release...as it was back then.Read the full review

Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites

One of the great movie satires. And if it isn't the funniest rock spoof ever made, it certainly shares the title with "The Rutles."Read the full review

Variety | Staff (not credited)Add Critic to Favorites

A vastly amusing satire of heavy metal bands.Read the full review

Slate | David EdelsteinAdd Critic to Favorites

It's no wonder young musicians say they learned to be rock stars from This Is Spinal Tap. It came to satirize and stayed -- and stays on -- to celebrate.Read the full review

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