So last night I saw The Disaster Artist, which is based on the book of the same name, which was written by Greg Sestero, star of The Room, the 'greatest worst film ever made'. I'm not sure who here has seen it, or how liked it is... I know Laz refuses to watch it (what a surprise
) on the basis of it being an insult to his beloved art form. But he is missing out, because it is hands-down one of the most watchable and enjoyable movies I've ever seen. It is absolutely atrocious in every respect, which is what makes it so so good.
Anyway, it was preceded by a Q&A with Sestero, which was fucking hilarious, all the stories he told of Tommy's quirks and how the movie came about and so on. Got to ask him a question which was cool. Some super nerd asked about some doco and he shut it down immediately.
The Disaster Artist is actually incredible. I don't know how enjoyable it would if you've not seen The Room, but if you have, even if you've just seen it the once... my god. I was laughing
hard from literally start to finish. James Franco is absolutely amazing as Tommy Wiseau, and the cast is star-studded, Zac Efron plays the drug dealer, Alison Brie made me weep because she's the fucking hottest woman on the planet, Judd Apatow's in there, didn't know Franco had a brother but there ya go, Seth Rogen isn't as annoying as usual, Bryan Cranston pops up, Jacki Fucking Weaver the queen of Australia plays the mum.... even Tommy gets a very funny post-credits scene.
I could not possibly recommend this film more highly (although check out The Room first, it will make it a lot funnier). It's extremely funny, surprisingly touching, and thoroughly entertaining from the very start to the very end.