With The Disaster Artist, James Franco transforms the tragicomic true-story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau—an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable—into a celebration of friendship, artistic expression, and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on Greg Sestero’s best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room (“The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made”), The Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legend—and no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. Parents need to know that The Disaster Artist is a dramedy based on the true story of filmmaker and actor Greg Sestero (played by brothers and ) and the making of their infamous 2003 cult hit. While the movie could easily have ridiculed its characters, instead it celebrates their attempt, and it's very funny and touching. But it also has extremely strong language, with uses of 'f--k,' 's--t,' 'p---y,' 'c---sucking,' and more. There's also near full-frontal male nudity (the character wears something protective on his penis) and a naked male bottom, plus a simulated sex scene performed for the movie-within-the-movie. Expect a little flirting and innuendo, too, as well as plenty of shouting and arguing. A gun is shown, and a simulated suicide is performed for the cameras. Adults drink socially in a bar. In THE DISASTER ARTIST, young San Francisco actor Greg Sestero () takes classes and dreams of the big time. During one class, he's blown away by the intensity and fearlessness of Tommy Wiseau () and asks Tommy to be his acting partner. The two become fast friends and move to Los Angeles together. After a few years of trying and failing in show business, they get an idea: They'll make their own movie. The heavily accented, enigmatic Tommy starts writing and -- using his own mysterious, apparently bottomless, bank account -- buying equipment, hiring crew, and casting. When filming starts, it becomes clear that Tommy doesn't really know what he's doing. The Disaster Artist - The incredible true story of aspiring filmmaker and Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau as he and his best friend defiantly pursue. Tensions mount, and the movie goes over schedule. But Tommy's passion somehow manages to keep things together. Finally, the movie, called (2003), is finished. But what if they've made the worst movie of all time? Taking a cue from, this loving portrait of a terrible filmmaker could have indulged in ridicule, but instead it's about passion and dedication. And it boasts a powerhouse lead performance. Also produced and directed by Franco, The Disaster Artist feels like a perfect fit for this hyper-prolific jack-of-all-trades; he must understand more than most the drive to create and the pleasure/pain of the creation's ultimate completion and exhibition. (The real Wiseau has a cameo in the movie, indicating that he must have approved.) Without ever inventing any kind of backstory for Wiseau -- and never solving the triple mystery of his birthplace, his age, and his financial situation -- the movie gives us a fascinating, dynamic character who, miraculously, never outstays his welcome. As Greg, (James' real-life brother) has the much harder job, driving the plot forward, convincingly being Tommy's friend, and showing what it was like to also be in his shadow. He does all this admirably. Packed with fascinating, so-odd-they-must-be-true details, The Disaster Artist is consistently funny and touching, and, like itself, enjoyable in its own weird way. • Families can talk about how The Disaster Artist portrays. Why do you think the character insists on doing a nude scene and a sex scene? Why is the scene funny instead of sexy? • How is the movie? Does it raise tension through arguing and yelling? What actual scenes of violence are there? • Does the movie mock Tommy Wiseau? Does it admire or respect him? Do you want to like him? How does the movie achieve these things? • How does this movie change or enhance your experience of viewing The Room?
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