Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

As funny as they are loud, these metal gods have actually improved with age.

There’s lots of good stuff here, some witty reboots and reworkings of gags from the first film and sprightly update appearances from minor, half-forgotten characters currently residing in the “where-are-they-now?” file.

Rather than enriching or adding to the Tap pantheon, the movie is best approached as an exercise in nostalgia.

...mock and roll granddads gets their spoof on once more.

If you’re the audience for “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” you know it. And the movie knows it, too.

Despite some great lines and an inspired climax, the rock spoof’s sequel doesn’t come close to the comic genius of the original.