Like a Comic Relief special that outstays its welcome.

RIP Rob Reiner I personally still think it is funny

This was a Shark Sandwich

Una secuela digna que sobrevive gracias a su banda sonora y su carisma. No redefine nada ni supera a su predecesora, pero es un viaje nostálgico que se deja querer. 🎸

Hate to say it, but here’s more proof that father time is undefeated. It’s been forty years since _This is Spinal Tap_ so wickedly illustrated the less-glamorous aspects of arena rock stardom, and like the group’s throngs of jean-jacketed supporters, the magic has long since dissipated. The reality of Guest, McKean and Shearer’s screen reunion mirrors that of their dim-witted alter egos on the lighted stage. Three aging former sparkplugs, brought back together after decades apart, who can’t find the fire that once fueled their notoriety. They go through the motions, play the hits, try to fake it, but there’s no denying the truth. This ship sailed half a generation ago, for characters and comedians alike. The long-awaited _Spinal Tap_ sequel isn’t completely devoid of wit. I found a few chuckles, but never once flirted with hysterics like I did (and still do) so steadily in the first film. As I feared, many of the best punchlines are in the trailer, and it wasn’t even a very good trailer. The scant plot is weighted down with cameos, including two distinguished members of rock royalty who look even older than the band does, but a vast majority of these guest shots are simple coast jobs. Famous somebodies who pop up and smile for the camera, confident that their mere presence will be enough to prop up an otherwise mediocre scene. Most returning members of the original supporting cast also fall into this category. It was nice to see Fran Drescher again, if only for a few moments, but couldn’t they have given her a laugh or two? I guess those are in short enough supply as it is. This is mighty soft stuff. Soft, unnecessary and a little sad. Hobbled by age and complacency, the stars muster no energy at all, not even when they’ve reached the stage of their big comeback show and perform a medley of favorite old tunes. Not even in the shadow of a correctly-sized Stonehenge prop. Like most belated comedy sequels (see _Anchorman 2_ or _Zoolander 2_), I couldn’t find it in me to skip this one, but now kinda wish I had.