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mcc's review against another edition
2.5
I chose this book because I wanted something lighthearted and many people said it was very funny. Well...I wasn't able to find the humor in it. I went through a whole range of emotions about this guy writing a book all about his "best friend" who is obsessed with secrecy about his life. I assumed they had ultimately had a falling out so was shocked to find that they still claim to be best friends to current day which just adds a lot to the fascinating complexity of the relationship between these two men. THAT is the real interesting story of this book.
I appreciate that Sistero wrote this book with some compassion, asking the right questions about what happened in Tommy Wiseau's past to make him the person he became, and I think he is probably right about the fact that a lot of it was trauma informed. Which is why I felt really bad and guilty listening to this account of "Hey, what a weirdo - right!?". I was glad he took it to another level rather than just poking fun at him (hence I threw in that extra half star), but it was still just super weird to be consuming this man's story told by someone else without it being clear whether or not he endorsed or gave consent to have this story told.
I appreciate that Sistero wrote this book with some compassion, asking the right questions about what happened in Tommy Wiseau's past to make him the person he became, and I think he is probably right about the fact that a lot of it was trauma informed. Which is why I felt really bad and guilty listening to this account of "Hey, what a weirdo - right!?". I was glad he took it to another level rather than just poking fun at him (hence I threw in that extra half star), but it was still just super weird to be consuming this man's story told by someone else without it being clear whether or not he endorsed or gave consent to have this story told.
mikewardevrybdy's review against another edition
5.0
This is a 1000 x better than The Disaster Artist. Franco skipped over so much and to me didn’t come close to capturing Tommy the way this book does.
mightyjor's review against another edition
3.0
Ok so I’m not a cult follower of The Room or anything, so about half of this book isn’t meant for me. I really love the sections where you follow the author as he’s trying to deal with basically an insane visionary. The other half of it is a play by play behind the scenes of how the movie was made. Some of the chapters are interesting, but I think most of them are for the die hard fans who recognize every tiny detail from the movie, which I really don’t. Still a fun read though
leggup's review against another edition
5.0
I love the little insights. Fast read. I still think he got his first start with help from the mob ..
edobis84's review against another edition
5.0
If you haven't seen "The Room" yet, what are you waiting for? Watch it, then read this insane account of the making of it.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
"The Room" was released in 2003 and had a budget of 6 million dollars. The film was conceived, written, produced and starred Tommy Wiseau. It has been called one of the worst movies ever made. At this point it has achieved a cult following who attend screenings of the film and interact/participate with the movie much like you would see at a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
If you've never heard of the movie The Room, then check this video out on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvuwldnG7c0
The Disaster Artist gives a behind the scenes look at the making of the film by Wiseau's friend and co-star Greg Sestero. He's honest and open about Wiseau but also doesn't needlessly lambast him.
I really enjoyed this book in a train-wreck/reality show kind of way Wiseau is a bizarre human being who is apparently completely oblivious of how real life or Hollywood works.
I recommend this book to fans of pop culture and to those who are interested in behind the scenes looks at Hollywood film-making.
I won this book in a goodread giveaway.