The greatest comedy of all time, according to Jack Black: “That’s the gold standard”
- Jack Black calls *This Is Spinal Tap* comedy’s gold standard.
- The 1984 mockumentary follows a fictional British rock band.
- Improvised dialogue and musical performances helped shape its humour.
Jack Black has named Rob Reiner’s 1984 film *This Is Spinal Tap* the greatest comedy of all time, saying its influence changed comedy. He made the choice in a 2006 interview when asked about music comedies, but argued the film’s appeal goes far beyond that genre. The mockumentary…