After 18 years of being in love with movies and beginning my film major in college, I am excited to announce that I have finally done it. I finally lost my Tommy Wiseau virginity. The Room is a film that any fan of pure entertainment will agree is one of the must-sees of the century. This film is so well-done in all of its aspects and there is nothing that could stop me from giving it the praise it deserves.
There are so many fantastic parts of this film that it astounds me the Academy has not picked up on this cult classic. The acting, cinematography, and special effects throughout this film are truly ahead of its time. Let's begin with the acting. Tommy Wiseau has proven himself as one of the greats, giving an absolutely flawless performance as Johnny. All of his actions and reactions were so perfect for his character, and I believe that is what makes a fantastic actor. Truly embodying your role is what makes the audience believe in what you are selling, and Wiseau did just that. Other great performances from notable actors such as Greg Sestero (Mark) and Juliette Danielle (Lisa) were proven to be just as magnificent. One of the best parts of this film was the resolution of the subplots. Every single character was treated very well, and their individual stories were all wrapped up very nicely. The production quality and thought put behind each characters' motives was flawless, on account of The Room's excellent writing.
Speaking of the writing, the story, written by Wiseau himself, is the compelling and dramatic story that this decade of film desperately needed. In the wake of awful storytelling in 2003, as seen in such films as Mystic River and The Return of the King, this film is so fresh and innovative. The audience is truly drawn into the story of Johnny and his girlfriend Lisa, and is really made to despise the latter. After she cheats on him with Johnny's best friend Mark, the story stays so attention-grabbing that one can not help but to wonder what will happen next. I, personally, was moved so much by this film and its dramatic elements. Another outstanding aspect that caught my focus was the cinematography and editing. The DP really draws you in to the world of San Francisco and the cuts that take place throughout are so well-done. Not a single shot was out of focus or out-of-the-ordinary and the cinematographer deserves credit where credit is due. My personal favorite scenes involve Johnny purchasing some roses from a local business and the classic rooftop confrontation. The phenomenal acting and world-building really took my breath away.
While this film is just extraordinary in every aspect, there is always room for improvement. While said room is very small, there still is some for this film. A few very minor issues that I had with Wiseau's masterpiece was its lack of a coherent plot or subplots, completely disgusting performances by every character involved, an absence of narrative unity and production quality, a camera that might have been found in a dumpster (along with the DP), out-of-focus shots that should have been burned, very gratuitous sex scenes, horrendous use of effects and green-screening, and an absolutely degrading death scene in the conclusion of the film. But I guess we can't all be perfect.
In conclusion, The Room is a fine film made by the inspiring visionary director Tommy Wiseau. Any rational person or fan of movies will agree that this film deserves to be highlighted in the Hall of Fame for the rest of eternity. Or at least until someone breaks the news to Wiseau that he can't write, direct, or act for his life.
My Rating: ★★★★★½
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