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  • Adventures Of Power (2008)
    Review preview for Adventures Of Power

    Good-natured goofiness.

    Tony Sullivan · 3.5 out of 5
    A small-town dreamer tries to realise his ambition of becoming the world's greatest air drummer.
  • Best In Show (2000)
    Review preview for Best In Show

    Improvised by an exceptional cast of intelligent actors.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4.5 out of 5
    Everyone's barking at the dog show.
  • For Your Consideration (2006)
    Review preview for For Your Consideration

    There's a sense that For Your Consideration has followed in the footsteps of its own premise, that of an inconsequential movie which has managed to make it.

    Chris · 2 out of 5
    Award ceremony satire from the masters of the mockumentary.
  • The Guru (2001)
    Review preview for The Guru

    The humour is so crass, to call it dumbed-down would be expansive.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 1.5 out of 5
    Dance instructor from Bombay goes to New York, meets a porn star and become a sex guru.
  • Joshua (2006)
    Review preview for Joshua

    Move over, Damien.

    Moominkat · 3.5 out of 5
    Jealous of his baby sister and ignored by his parents, a nine-year-old boy plans a terrible revenge.
  • A Mighty Wind (2003)
    Review preview for A Mighty Wind

    The subtlety of Guest's humour feels too soft.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 2.5 out of 5
    Mockumentary on the wholesome image of folk musicians, according to the Best In Show crew.
  • Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
    Review preview for Planes, Trains & Automobiles

    Planes, Trains & Automobiles is an eternal tribute to how great Martin used to be before he sold himself out to family movies and how wonderful Candy was as an actor and a person.

    Gator MacReady · 5 out of 5
    Steve Martin and John Candy try in vain to get home in time for Thanksgiving.
  • This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
    Review preview for This Is Spinal Tap

    What makes it stand out from its many followers is its deep affection for its subject.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    The ultimate spoof rockumentary follows heavy metal band Spinal Tap on a comeback tour across America.

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