Entertaining - Franco at his best

Rating: 7/10 (25 January 2019)

So, uh, this Tommy guy is a bit of a rare unit, eh!? I didn't think a movie about making a movie (a bad one at that) could ever be entertaining. I've even had a love-hate relationship with Franco's previous work. But there's no denying it, he gives out a great performance in this strange, but ultimately captivating film.
It kept me gripped throughout anyway. At first, Tommy comes across as a guy who just doesn't care about anything and everything in life. It was refreshing. The diner scene in particular was practically inspiring! Inspiring is a word I didn't think could be associated with this film - but it is. Two guys pursuing a dream, no matter what the odds are stacked against them, no matter how crazy it is. And you'd have to say they succeeded!
It made me laugh out loud numerous times too - and any film that does that deserves some credit. I did find the character of Tommy irritating during the 'making of The Room' though- treating others horribly. Having his head up his own ass basically. It detracted from my enjoyment of the film, treading into "yell as much as possible in order to get an acting award" territory.
I think it's best to go into this film blind like I did - enjoyable enough!