A Hilarious and Surprisingly Heartfelt Film,

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2018)

The Disaster Artist is a fantastic movie with a very well developed plot and an outstanding cast. It is advertised as being a comedy, while it is delightfully funny and had me in stitches on many occasions, I was very surprised at how much depth and emotion there was in it. James Franco really made sure that he was not just making fun of this bizarre true story, but told it in a way that got us to sympathise with Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero, and I really did. We all desire greater things in life, most people have a dream, watching these people go out and pursue that, and the downfall that it leads to, was genuinely soul crushing for someone who is involved in a similar industry, which was conveyed in a very blunt, honest manner.
My only real issue was that I did not find it focused on the making of "The Room" enough. While it is still the main bulk of the movie, there is far too much fleshing out of the story beforehand that I did not find necessary, anyone going to see this film wants to know how another infamous movie was made, they should have gotten to the punchline a little faster.
The performances are all around marvellous. James and Dave Franco are, of course, the highlight as Tommy and Greg, the comfort they have with one another, being real life brothers, is very apparant, and it really is a pleasure to watch them perform together for the very first time. Their characterisation in both parts is very accurate and completely unlike them, they are also joined by a star studded cast in smaller, but memorable, roles that includes Seth Rogen, Josh Hurcherson, Alison Brie and Zac Efron.
A great ride that had me experiencing many different emotions. Funny, meaningful and tremendously acted, I would highly recommend The Disaster Artist to anyone looking for a good comedy drama.

Close friends Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero move to LA to pursue a career as actors. When nothing works out for them, Tommy decides to make his own movie.

Best Performance: James Franco