James Franco's Ed Wood

Rating: 8/10 (13 January 2018)

Funny recreation of what happen before, during and after the shooting of one of the officially worst pictures of all times, that became successful after gaining enormous cult status. It is James Franco's "Ed Wood" and it really does work as a modern times "Ed Wood" and does not really hide behind the classic Tim Burton film.
The film is slick, funny with many dramatic undertones. Its a great film about friendship, trust and the desire to be popular and loved. In that sense it is a film with topics that are relevant to pretty much everybody, even if everybody is not as freaky, weird and eccentric as Tommy Wiseau. James Franco fantastically takes on that role and gives one of the best performances of his career. He really turned into him and perfectly adapted his mannerisms. If that character appeared in any other film you probably would doom it to be unbelievable, but its a person that truly exists and Franco marvelously pays tribute to this cult personality. It is also one of Franco'S best directional efforts as I was never a big fan of his films before. His brother Dave Franco is extremely underrated for his turn as Greg Sestero. Its a strong character and Dave Franco plays it with such a gray self confidence and persuasion. His best performance to day. Seth Rogen had a fun supporting part. Some really good cameos by Sharon Stone, Bryan Cranston and many others.
A light movie that hides a tragic human story beneath.