Review of The Disaster Artist (2017) by Jess_Hill — 16 Dec 2017

Oh, hi Mark! This is a film with a premise that relies on you having have seen The Room - a cult ‘classic’ widely considered one of the worst films ever made - and explores the making of this disasterpeice by writer, producer, actor, and director, Tommy Wiseau.

Franco gives a fantastic performance as the eccentric Wiseau, and he is supported by an all star cast who provide entertaining cameos and a sense that they're all in on an hilarious joke. The laughs are frequent, the pacing is tight, and the absurd scenario plays out with added drama knowing that The Room was actually made.

An esoteric but well realised comedy, this is was a fun experience that almost (but not totally) made up for having sat through the film on which it is based. 7.