A Hilarious Look at One of the Worst Movies Ever

Rating: 7/10 (8 December 2017)

Of all of the worst movies ever made, "The Room" is by far the most fun to watch. It is so terrible that I don't think something like it could ever be made intentionally, so I was excited to get a look at how it was made. The Disaster Artist did not disappoint. We see most of it through Greg (Dave Franco) as he meets and befriends one of the most enigmatic people in the world, Tommy Wiseau (James Franco). Everything about Tommy Wiseau, from his thick accent to his preference for wearing several belts at once, is so absurd, that no one could make it up. There is also the strange relationship between Greg and Tommy, where Tommy becomes dependent and protective of Greg.
The highlights of the film are when the experienced members of the movie industry observe Tommy and his inane approach to film making. This is where Seth Rogen gets his lines in as the script supervisor Sandy. They also painstakingly recreate key moments from The Room and show them both being filmed, and side by side with the actual movie just before the credits role.
James Franco nails the role of Tommy, having the accent down perfectly and the constantly spaced out look. Dave Franco does well as Greg, though the height difference was notable, as Dave Franco is noticeably shorter than his brother, but the actual Greg was much taller than Tommy Wiseau. The rest of the cast is filled with recognizable faces as many notable comedians cameo.