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'Spinal Tap II' Review: The Guys Are Back Together, but Is the Reunion Worth It?
The fictional band Spinal Tap reunites after 15 years for a final concert due to a contractual obligation, captured in a new documentary sequel directed by Rob Reiner.
- Spinal Tap reunites for one last performance in New Orleans, fulfilling a contractual requirement, as depicted in the follow-up film to the original mockumentary.
- The band disbanded 15 years ago for unclear reasons and its members have since pursued varied personal and professional paths.
- Rob Reiner returns both as director and as the character Marty DiBergi, the documentary filmmaker, while the original band members perform their own music and deal with ongoing conflicts within the group.
- The sequel received a D+ rating, includes the band's music and cameos like Paul McCartney, but it lacks the spark of the original 1984 mockumentary.
- While die-hard fans may appreciate its archival value and concert scenes, the film’s tone and humor suggest it mainly appeals to longtime Spinal Tap followers.
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