The Making of '...And God Spoke'

While it is absolutely true that God Spoke isn't as superb as This is Spinal Tap (1984), it is still a movie that will get you laughing uncontrollably. If you've seen Tap, this is about the same, except the rock group has been replaced with a director and a producer. See the two mens' previous movie-experiences for the best bits in the film. It is very sad that this movie hasn't had a bigger audience than it has had.

This movie is hard to come by, but in the event that it should air on a TV station near you, or play at some cult flick cinema club, don't hesitate to see it. It'll be the best 90 minutes you'll have all year.

Myself, I don't remember just when I caught on to the fact that this was no 'true' documentary. It might have been as long as 15 minutes into the film. My girlfriend at the time didn't catch on until the 'product placement' scene. Believe it or not! Which goes to show, these guys know how to make a mockumentary. The string of ridiculous snafus which haunt the production team were pulled off with such skill and sensibility that you couldn't help but believe it. And no, it's not just a film for movie makers. It's for anybody who enjoys rolling on the floor laughing their hind ends off.

No, Spinal Tap it ain't. I've only seen ST twice, and I could watch this movie over and over again. It's most awesomely hilarious, and I can't wait until it comes my way again.

"Does anybody have a bible?". Indeed.

It's a good enough flick to watch, especially if you're into making movies for film class. It's not one of those movies you rush out and see; but one of those movies you pick up when you've lapped the video store twice and say "why the hell not".

No, this is not Spinal Tap. It is similar in the sense that it is a "mockumentary" but has it's own merits. For anyone who loves movies and knows even a little bit about the process of putting one together, "And God Spoke" should make you laugh quite hard. It's also a perfect example of how NOT to make a movie. You know it's funny when these guys try to make this inspiring bible epic and no one has a bible on set. A certain product placement scene is one of the most funny movie moments of the last 10 years. Plus, there's nothing like watching the director's face when he realizes the Ark constructed for the film is too big to fit through the stage doors. Trust me, if you're fortunate enough to come across this in a video store, rent it!

I really like this movie, I'll throw it in the VCR whenever I need some background noise I can enjoy. I am upset by the number of people who are wasting their time comparing this movie to This Is... Spinal Tap. Spinal Tap HAD money behind it, had very good writers, established talent and a great source of material to draw from: the music/entertainment industry and its history. And God Spoke is NOT hilarious but it does require some knowledge of the movie making process. If you have never made a movie, even a 30 second short, then you may not find most of this movie funny. It isn't anything really revealing, just a bunch of exaggerated in-jokes. If anything, this movie is a poke at movie making and itself.