Review of The Disaster Artist (2017) by Cristian B — 11 Dec 2017

The Disaster Artist explores the enigma that is Tommy Wiseau with equal parts humor, irony, and genuine affection.

This review of The Disaster Artist (2017) was written by Cristian B on 11 Dec 2017.

The Disaster Artist has generally received very positive reviews.

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