I did not say this film is a villain, I did not! Oh Hi Doggie!

Rating: 8/10 (10 September 2018)

Up front I'll state that I am a big fan of The Room. Only watched it for the first time last year in one of the famed late night showings, and I loved the experience. It is an incredibly fun film due to its complete ineptitude yet affable cast of characters. Its flaws are its charms, and that is what has made it cult.
James Franco has taken on the challenge to tell the story behind the film, and thankfully doesn't gloss over it. The Disaster Artist is aptly named, and follows the story of Greg Sestero who initially falls for the charm of the mysterious Tommy Wiseau (The Disaster Artist), both who are besotted to make it to the top in the film world.
Greg is charming, albeit the book & film were written on his basis, whilst Tommy is an often unpredictable oddball.
We see the struggles of both becoming friends, move in together, fail to get anywhere and then opt to make their own movie. Greg is naive but starts to have a life which creates friction with Tommy. Next thing, they embark on what some term the worst film of all time. Yet as with anything to do with Tommy Wiseau it seems to come up on the right side.
This film can be summarised by a line in the movie when a character who is questioned why she is working on that disaster of a movie: "Even the worst day on a film set is better than the worst day anywhere else". It's something that captures the spirit of what underlies everyone's mentalities in this film.
I really loved it. It's a story about a friendship and the difficulties. It's about the curious mystery of Tommy. Who or what is he? Will we ever find out.
A great fun cast with various cameos all over the film, help to build this all together and everyone who watches it will enjoy it. If you've seen The Room first, you will jump with joy as you see the laughs, traumas and delusions behind your favourite scenes from that movie.
Don't get me wrong, the film is not afraid of telling the truth, and doesn't paint over anything, especially on Tommy who despite his charms is clearly shown often as a nightmare for everyone else. So the film has its drama, but doesn't belittle anyone.
This film is a wonderful fairytale about the acting world we do not see. It's a homage to all who chase their dreams and struggling to make it.
Thank you to both the Franco brothers in the lead roles who give some of the best performances they ever will.
A wonderful feelgood film and a great alternative tribute to the film world. Highly recommended.