Disaster Artist

July 2018 

Disaster Artist

Franco, James, director. The Disaster Artist. Elevation Pictures, 2017.

The Disaster Artist tells the story of the worst movie ever made and the man behind it. It highlights the dangers of refusing help or guidance when you are creating a project, as Tommy Wiseau - the Writer, Director, Producer and Lead Actor of The Room - discovered when he realized that what he had created was not a riveting and Oscar worthy drama, but a terrible flop that became a comedic cult classic. The movie does not only go into Tommy’s life, but follows the journey of his best friend Greg Sestero who helped him on the movie and later wrote the book “The Disaster Artist” which was adapted for this film. Greg’s challenges as a struggling actor and the loyal friend of a seemingly mentally disabled man are really the audience’s access into this absurd story and show what friendship can be, and perhaps when it should be let go. “Disaster Artist” is a fun but cautionary tale for artists who may be apt to take themselves too seriously.