This Is Spinal Tap (Double Disc Set) [DVD]

The comedic genius of This Is Spinal Tap is confirmed by the fact that a majority of studio executives were utterly clueless about its brilliance. As a first-time director and cowriter, Rob Reiner must have felt simultaneously frustrated and elated, knowing that the obtuseness of movie executives was a clue to his debut project's potential greatness. Now, of course, the clarity of hindsight and the rarity of superior satire have turned This Is Spinal Tap into one of the funniest documentary spoofs of all time. Reiner and the members of "Tap" (Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer) couldn't have picked a better target for their satire, because heavy metal music in the early 1980s was already a borderline case of self-parody. From the bizarre, premature deaths of the band's drummers to the backstage squabbles over sexist cover art and meddling groupies, this movie scores about a hundred comedic bull's-eyes for lampooning every possible aspect of rock pomposity in the age of Kiss. It's a virtual bible of rock & roll irreverence, so accurate in its observations that it's become a tour-bus classic for real bands around the world. On the one-to-ten scale of satirical inspiration, This Is Spinal Tap is like the modified amplifiers that Christopher Guest so hilariously demonstrates: this one goes to 11. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features

This is The Special Edition DVD - 2 disc

Over an hour of additional footage

Never been seen before extras

Rare outtakes

Vintage Tap Press Conferences and Interviews

Brand new interview with Rob Reiner

Music videos

Trailers & TV spots

All remixed to Dolby Digital 5.1

You're about to get heavy with one of music history's greatest - and loudest - heavy metal bandsSpinal Tap! Whether or not you're a die-hard fan of the group, you'll love this detailed "rockumentary" of England's legendary Spinal Tap. Acclaimed commercial director Marty DiBergi, also takes you behind-the-scenes for an intimate look at a band whose time has comeand goneand come againand Through interviews, rare footage and lots of music - including classic Tap tunes like "Big Bottom" and "Hell Hole" - you'll get acquainted with David St. Hubbins (lead guitar), Nigel Tufnel (lead guitar), Derek Smalls (lead bass) and every drummer who ever lived - and died for this renowned rock band. Be part of the sights, sounds and smells of this celebrated heavy metal phenomenon. It's an experience you'll never forget.