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as a rather violent fan of both Spinal Tap and Best in Show, perhaps i went into this with unrealistic expectations. don't get me wrong, "a mighty wind" does deliver a few excellent moments, both through the beauty of editing and through the talented actors. the issue really seems to lie with the pacing. there are extended periods of time where nothing really funny happens, and if it weren't for my faith in christopher guest i would have gotten bored. in particular, the "folksmen," the band featuring the spinal tap boys - Guest, McKean and Shearer - are probably the least entertaining. it is eugene levy who really saves the movie with his staggered delivery and bizarre eccentricities. the other scene-stealers are kept in too limited a role too: fred willard is spectacular, as is parker posey and the women with the strange lips who played the "glamorous" lesbian in Best in Show. overall, the movie does have a lot of great moments, but it almost seems to caught up in its own plot to be as outrageously funny as Best in Show. nonetheless, the novelty of the "mockumentary" makes it a worthwhile watch and you'll still enjoy yourself.