Spinal Tap II Review: Rockers Get Cheeky Send-Off

Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the provided text, focusing on the review of “Spinal Tap II: the End Continues”:

Comparison to “this Is Spinal Tap” & “The Last Waltz”: The sequel is likened to both the original “Spinal Tap” (wich was inspired by “The Last Waltz”) and even more like “The Last Waltz” in its focus on a reunion and a final concert. It’s described as a “greatest hits of past laughs.”
Not Revolutionary,But Respectful: The review acknowledges the sequel isn’t groundbreaking like the original,but importantly,it doesn’t ruin the legacy of the frist film – a common pitfall of late sequels.
Aging of the Band: The actors’ age is seen as a positive. The crow’s feet and “bingo wings” feel natural and add to the humor.
Returning Characters: Many familiar faces return, including June Chadwick’s Jeanine, Jean Cromie Schmit, Bobbi Flekman, and Artie Fufkin. New characters like Hope Faith and Simon Howler are also introduced.
What the Band Did in Between: The review details what each band member did during their time apart: Nigel sold cheese and guitars, David wrote hold music, and Derek had a solo hit (“hell Toupee”).
The Premise: The band is contractually obligated to do one last show, leading them to reunite and search for a new drummer.
* Humor & Expectation: The text hints that the drummer search will be a source of humor, referencing a running gag from the original film.

In essence, the review paints “Spinal Tap II” as a loving, funny, and respectful continuation of the original, even if it doesn’t break new ground.It leans heavily on nostalgia and the established characters and humor of the first film.