41 years later ("it's one more, innit?"), Marty DiBergi follows up his successful documentary chronicling Spın̈al Tap's reunion and farewell concert. Again.
Similar to that film, it has the same laid-back cadence of improv, but this time it's more amusing than funny. Somehow, it feels like it's missing something. There aren't enough classic riffs. Cameos from the likes of Paul McCartney and Elton John are not enough to elevate it on their own. It feels unfinished and lacks a satisfying resolution after a four decade wait. I find it weird that all the press interviews I've seen with the cast in character are better than the movie itself, which feels like it's been truncated from its original form and cut out half the jokes. "Conflicted" doesn't even begin to cover my range of emotions.
The original remains a certified classic. This one is the equivalent of hearing a cover of your favorite band. Unnecessary and doesn't bring much to the table.
3 pedal boards out of 5
Note: Upon viewing it a second time, it clicked with me more. I've decided to raise my rating from a 2½ to a 3, but the essence of the nut remains the same.
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