CHEER! - (8 stars out of 10)

Rating: 8/10 (4 January 2019)

The stage curtains open ...
Going into this one, I had never heard of "The Room" or even knew it existed. I only knew that this was based on the true story behind the making of what is commonly accepted as the worst movie ever made. That the movie was SO bad, it has reached cult status and is still being talked about today. Okay, so the scene is set.
It is the true story of two friends, Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) and Greg Sestero (Dave Franco), two aspiring actors who, on a whim, move to Los Angeles together to pursue their dream of being in the movies. They make a "pinky" promise, that no matter what, they would see each other through to realizing their dream. However, when nobody will cast or accept Wiseau, and Sestero is having little to no success even though he did sign with an agent, they are at their bitter end. So, they decide to make their own movie.
I absolutely loved this film. James Franco was very good in his role as the very different, and off-the-wall Wiseau and his brother Dave encapsulated Sestero perfectly. Even though most of the situations these two go through are uncomfortable and unconventional, you can't help but laugh at their antics and designs. It made me actually want to see the aforementioned movie, The Room - despite its obvious failings. I highly recommend this movie. Perhaps the very best performance that either of the Franco brothers have turned in.