'Waiting for Guffman', while lacking the expansive detail of the seminal 'This is Spinal Tap', is still a worthy addition to Guest's filmography. The story, as ever, is really quite irrelevant, as the pleasure to be had from these films is in meeting the characters that the actors forge from intensive improvisation. What never ceases to amaze is that these 'improvised' characters have more depth, subtlety and believability than the large majority of traditionally crafted and scripted characters. Equally as impressive is the refusal to turn any character into an object of derision. For all their seeming vacuous vanity and ego driven foibles, these are essentially good people. The entire movie is infused with a benign joy and heartfelt warmth that is irresistible.
As others have said, the highlight of the movie is a scene that can only be seen in the DVD extras Libby Mae Brown's audition monologue an incredibly well written and executed performance that reveals more about her character and Posie's talent than many award winning turns.
As ever, the musical numbers by 'Taps' Guest, McKean and Shearer are brilliant catchy and witty and performed just on the right side of endearing amateurishness.
An excellent movie, that compensates for the lack of laugh-out-loud moments with well crafted, beautifully realized characters, and inspired songs.
As others have said, the highlight of the movie is a scene that can only be seen in the DVD extras Libby Mae Brown's audition monologue an incredibly well written and executed performance that reveals more about her character and Posie's talent than many award winning turns.
As ever, the musical numbers by 'Taps' Guest, McKean and Shearer are brilliant catchy and witty and performed just on the right side of endearing amateurishness.
An excellent movie, that compensates for the lack of laugh-out-loud moments with well crafted, beautifully realized characters, and inspired songs.