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This Is Spinal Tap (re-release)
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85 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    One of the funniest, most intelligent, most original films.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Marc Caro
    100
    Deserves an encore anyway for its invaluable contributions to the vocabulary of rock'n' roll and pop culture.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jessica Winter
    50
    Begs the question: Did the lads from Squatney trail the zeitgeist at every turn, or were cobandleaders David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel simply in touch with their past and ahead of their time?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. ddayusa
    10
    Brilliant parody of rock music and rock musicians. As mocking and cutting as the movie, it still manages to express show the genre some love. My favorite moment is when David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), playing and singing on stage, urges Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) with a nod of his head to come out of the wings and join him on stage. Nigel had quit the band in disgust after David's meddling wife had attached herself uninvited to the band. Nigel hesitates but then walks across the stage, straps on a guitar and plays in unison with David. It's a special moment in a special film.… Expand
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  2. rdavies
    10
    80 mins of pure orgasm. So good it hold its own genre: Rockumentary. This is so genius. So many laughs and what differentiates it from the usual slapstick comedy is that it feels real and still maintains a decent structure. It is impossible to rate this lower than 10.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. j30
    10
    Great movie. My favorite comedy. You owe it to yourself to watch this and laugh your ass off.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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