Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Review

Spinal Tap II review: the rocks gods of mockumentary turn it up to, er, 10½

Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest and co and back for one last blow-out with Elton John and Paul McCartney adding the superstar sparks

'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' review: This one goes to about 5

Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and Rob Reiner all return for "Spinal Tap II." Paul McCartney and Elton John have extended cameos.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Review

The godfathers of fake metal have returned for one last show as Spinal Tap II: The End Continues picks up more than four decades after equally fake director Marty DiBergi mock-umented their first final tour. The real question around the long-talked-about sequel is why now? Why revisit one of the most iconic comedies 41 years later? The answer, as it turns out, is both part of the joke and a little disappointing. If memory serves, I was in early …

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Review: A Half-Funny Mocku-Sequel Huffs the Fumes of Its Own Inspiration

Rob Reiner's 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' reunites Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer for a so-so followup to the 1984 film.

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Review: The Ultimate Spoof Band Gets a Cheeky Send-Off, With a Little Help From Their Friends

Music legends join Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer for a late-career reunion, poking fun at fluffy 'Never Too Late' rock docs.

Review: ‘Spinal Tap II’ revisits the bumbling metal band four decades on, but never finds its groove

Rob Reiner’s mockumentary sequel leans on cameos and memories.