A year ends and another begins. 2017 has been a mixed year for film. On one hand, we have Logan and Wonder Woman and on the other, we have the Emoji Movie and Transformers 5. Please note that I did not see every movie that came out in 2017 so there may be some movies missing and that this is also my opinion.
5. The Greatest Showman
A film with wonderful music, acting, and choreography starring Hugh Jackman. What more could you ask for?
4. Logan
Hugh Jackman again delivers one of his best performances, in a role that needs drama, action, and humility. This story of an aging Wolverine in a world with few mutants delivers one of the best on-screen X-Men stories and if this is his send-off, it was a great one.
3. Wonder Woman
This film, while also being a great film about one of the worlds most famous female superheroes, finally gave the DC films what they needed, a bright spot of hope. Gal Gadot shines as Wonder Woman in a movie that she deserves.
2. The Disaster Artist
Is this a James Franco comedy? Yes. Is this a wonderful, well acted, scored, and written film about the trials of friendship and never giving up on your dreams even when faced with a gigantic mountain to overcome? Yes. The Disaster Artist was a film I had hyped up ever since the first trailer and I love every minute of it.
1. Atomic Blonde
This is one of the best films I have seen Charlize Theron in. The film has many of the traits of a modern noir and uses them greatly. From the twist and turns of the plot to the great performances of the actors, this film hits all the beats right. And do I even need to mention the stairway fight scene?
Sunday, January 21, 2018
The Disaster Artist Review
Few bad movies are as famous or widely known as The Room. Released in 2003, The Room is considered, with its strange characters, story, and performances, one of the best worst movies ever made. With a film so amazingly incompetent, there was definitely a story behind it. That story is brought to us by James Franco's The Disaster Artist.
The film follows the story of the friendship of Greg Sestero (Dave Franco) and Tommy Wiseau (James Franco). Meeting in an acting class in the late 90's, Sestero Mets Wiseau, and forms a friendship with him. As their friendship grows, so do their dreams, culminating in the writing and making of the Room. The story is overall pretty well done. It chooses to focus more on the making of the film, which was something I expected. I just wish a bit more time could have been added to focus on Greg's and Tommy's friendship.
Even with this small complaint, I love the story. The story is a very emotional experience, exploring friendship and the power of a dream you can't let go. It is elevated from a simple comedy to become something truly great and ultimately inspiring and heartwarming.
The acting in the film is phenomenal. James Franco is great in capturing the voice the look and the personality of Tommy Wiseau. Dave Franco is also great as Greg Sestero. These two actors blend into the characters so much that you truly forget you are looking at Dave and James Franco. Many of the other actors, such as Seth Rogan, Alison Brie, and Ari Graynor are also great in their roles. The film also has numerous other comedy actors playing small roles and they are all great.
I also want to give a special shoutout to the soundtrack of the film. The music truly elevates the film. Numerous emotional scenes are made even more powerful with the music. If you watch the film, I recommend really listening to the music.
I really enjoyed The Disaster Artist. Supported by excellent performances and a wonderful soundtrack, it becomes more than just a comedy. It becomes a story about passion, relationships, and doing anything to reach your goal.
The film follows the story of the friendship of Greg Sestero (Dave Franco) and Tommy Wiseau (James Franco). Meeting in an acting class in the late 90's, Sestero Mets Wiseau, and forms a friendship with him. As their friendship grows, so do their dreams, culminating in the writing and making of the Room. The story is overall pretty well done. It chooses to focus more on the making of the film, which was something I expected. I just wish a bit more time could have been added to focus on Greg's and Tommy's friendship.
Even with this small complaint, I love the story. The story is a very emotional experience, exploring friendship and the power of a dream you can't let go. It is elevated from a simple comedy to become something truly great and ultimately inspiring and heartwarming.
The acting in the film is phenomenal. James Franco is great in capturing the voice the look and the personality of Tommy Wiseau. Dave Franco is also great as Greg Sestero. These two actors blend into the characters so much that you truly forget you are looking at Dave and James Franco. Many of the other actors, such as Seth Rogan, Alison Brie, and Ari Graynor are also great in their roles. The film also has numerous other comedy actors playing small roles and they are all great.
I also want to give a special shoutout to the soundtrack of the film. The music truly elevates the film. Numerous emotional scenes are made even more powerful with the music. If you watch the film, I recommend really listening to the music.
I really enjoyed The Disaster Artist. Supported by excellent performances and a wonderful soundtrack, it becomes more than just a comedy. It becomes a story about passion, relationships, and doing anything to reach your goal.
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