The Disaster Artist (2017) -
The real questions you have about
The Room might not be answered, but you'll certainly see the film in a new light after
The Disaster Artist.
Frequently referred to as one of the worst films ever made, Tommy Wiseau's
The Room is incredibly fascinating to watch. I don't think any other film manages to embody the phrase "so bad it's good" as well as it does. Naturally, I've been looking forward to seeing the story behind how the film came together.
James Franco does an amazing Tommy Wiseau, and he's portrayed just as strangely as I'd imagined he would act, while also being both more sympathetic, and more intimidating than I was expecting. The film focuses more on how he met Greg Sestero, and the events leading up to
The Room, but I think it did a good job balancing their friendship and personal drama with the "making of" elements that brought me to the theatre. I think viewers need to be at least passingly familiar with
The Room to really get the most out of
The Disaster Artist, so I wouldn't recommend it if this is your first time hearing about his film. Otherwise, it's an interesting and pleasant watch.