The Disaster Artist Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Greg Sestero
SCORE
5
TOTAL RATINGS
694

The Disaster Artist by Greg Sestero Book Summary

New York Times bestseller—now a major motion picture directed by and starring James Franco!

From the actor who somehow lived through it all, a “sharply detailed…funny book about a cinematic comedy of errors” (The New York Times): the making of the cult film phenomenon The Room.

In 2003, an independent film called The Room—starring and written, produced, and directed by a mysteriously wealthy social misfit named Tommy Wiseau—made its disastrous debut in Los Angeles. Described by one reviewer as “like getting stabbed in the head,” the $6 million film earned a grand total of $1,800 at the box office and closed after two weeks. Years later, it’s an international cult phenomenon, whose legions of fans attend screenings featuring costumes, audience rituals, merchandising, and thousands of plastic spoons.

Hailed by The Huffington Post as “possibly the most important piece of literature ever printed,” The Disaster Artist is the hilarious, behind-the-scenes story of a deliciously awful cinematic phenomenon as well as the story of an odd and inspiring Hollywood friendship. Actor Greg Sestero, Tommy’s costar and longtime best friend, recounts the film’s bizarre journey to infamy, unraveling mysteries for fans (like, who is Steven? And what’s with that hospital on Guerrero Street?)—as well as the most important question: how the hell did a movie this awful ever get made? But more than just a riotously funny story about cinematic hubris, “The Disaster Artist is one of the most honest books about friendship I’ve read in years” (Los Angeles Times).

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Book Name The Disaster Artist
Genre Social Science
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Language English
E-Book Size 28.64 MB

The Disaster Artist (Greg Sestero) Book Reviews 2024

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The Disaster Artist. This book made me see who the incredibly mystifying Tommy Wiseau really was; just a European young boy wanting to change his life and make his dreams come true. While we definitely feel sympathy for Greg and the cast and crew during Wiseau’s meltdowns, we also feel for the young boy who would stop at nothing to have what he wanted. I’ve never heard or seen of anyone else who is completely, 110% their unfiltered self in the way that Wiseau is. Let me be honest; this movie is absolutely terrible. It’s hilarious to watch, but terrible. I’m not criticizing Greg and the other actors and crew, just everything else. Tommy’s insistence on a double camera format, how the dialogue had to be dubbed over, how most of that dialogue is nothing a native English speaker would say. This book was entertaining from start to finish. Wiseau has publicly revealed almost nothing about his personal life, and it’s fun to learn his true (if half fabricated) past. Thanks to Greg for writing this book, and for being friends with someone who truly exemplifies the definition of lonely.

One of the must reads of 2013. If you love movies then you need to read this book. If you hate movies then you need to read this book. This behind-the-scenes story of one of the greatest "worst" movies ever made in cinematic history is as fun to read as it is to watch the movie that inspired this book. Told through the perspective of the film's co-star and line producer, "The Disaster Artist" offers a tale of two aspiring actors seeking their big break into Hollywood followed by unintentional shenanigans. From their comical beginnings of working together in acting class to their harsh and heated time as roommates, this book delivers the laughs and struggles of working competitively against the filmmaking industry. And it brings into question whether or not one's failures can turn into their greatest success. Highly recommended.

Book owned. Buy it fools

Hillarious. Watch the movie then read the book!!

Fun Read.. Any fan of “The Room” will enjoy the hilarious anecdotes and backstory. I enjoyed it greatly.

A great novel about the worst film.. If you've seen Tommy Wiseau's The Room, you will be shocked on how true this behind the scenes story is. I admit only about half of the story is about the making of the film. The rest is about Greg's acting career and personal life, and these parts of the story aren't really as entertaining or interesting as the making of The Room but when Tommy gets in the picture you don't know what the expect. I strongly recommend that you watch The Room multiple times, about 3-5, before you dive into The Disaster Artist. The first thing you'll say or think when you finish the book is, "Ha ha ha! What a story Mark." 9/10

Amazing!. This book is absolutely fantastic! If you love the movie you’ll love this book. You’ll laugh every chapter. What I truly appriciate about it, is that this is more than just your regular behind the scenes look. Greg takes you through his journey of fulfilling his dream. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!

BRILLIANT. I love B movies, and The Room is one of my favorites. When I saw a book existed about the film my curiosity peaked; however, I did not expect this book. The Disaster Artist is a fascinating look into acting, following your dreams and characters larger than life that you come to love and hate at the same time. I can't recommend it enough as long as you have watched The Room at least once.

Loved It. Great time, easy read.

Could not put it down. Well written,very enjoyable!

Great book, but anyways, how is your sex life?. I love The Room and I loved the book. Great insight on how much of a crazy genius Tommy Wiseau is. If you are a fan of the movie, this is a must read.

Learn the hilarious BTS of The Room. As a huge fan of The Room, learning the behind the scenes secrets of that movie was a real treat. Some things I already knew, others I suspected, and others still completely surprised me. A must read for any fan of The Room. Even if you’ve never seen The Room, this give a book a shot. I feel it’ll keep your attention & entertain you.

What a story, Mark!. An entertaining and fascinating read! Tommy is every bit of the enigma I was hoping he would be. Bravo to both of the authors and to Greg's ability to remember these detailed encounters with "the bird man".

Super funny. Hilarious

More than what I expected. When I first saw 'The Room' 3 years ago, I was woefully unprepared for just how absurd, chaotic, and technically inept the film would be. Fortunately I was under the influence of both weed and alcohol while watching it, which allowed me to bypass any expectations (and therefore disappointment) and really enjoy the humor only experienced by seeing something miss its target by such a wide margin. When I found out a book had been written to tell the story of how such a tragic artistic mistake had come to fruition, I knew I had to read it. While watching the movie I often wondered what in hell was the auteur thinking? Now it appeared I would get that chance. While Greg Sestero's semi-autobiographical story gave me a lot of the fantastically ridiculous details I was hoping for, I was surprised to find a more human side to the spectacle that was Tommy Wiseau. The tale of a cinematic calamity was instead a study of a complex and at times tragic soul who was so cruelly treated by the world that he had to create his own planet in his head just to survive. Kudos to Sestero for a great telling of his own difficult life as an actor, a strange but meaningful friendship with the sad yet forcefully optimistic Bird-man, and the creation of a movie so gloriously bad, it's wonderful.

If You Don't Like It, Keep Your Stupid Comments In Your Pocket!. My niece and I found "The Room" on Vimeo quite by accident...our reactions ran the teeny gamut of baffled and confused to baffled and (highly) amused. The "dialogue" and quotes are just freakin' GOLD. You can't even call it a movie...I'm not sure what to call it, but after watching it we HAD to find out how this thing was ever made and who in the hell was behind it! So I found this book, written by the "line producer" Mark who also "acts" in the.....film. What a great story! (as Tommy would say). The book is well-written and I give major kudos to Mark for seeing it through. Do what I did and watch "The Room" first, read the book, then go back and watch it again. A-hahahahaha.

If you’ve ever had a question about the Room, here you go.. If you’ve seen The Room, you will want to read this book. The film has spawned an unintentional legacy that will probably last for many years. If you’ve seen that film and been left wondering: “WHY?" Why are there spoons in picture frames, why do they throw a football around while wearing tuxedos, why is Lisa tearing Johnny apart, and a million other whys. This book will give you some answers. Not all. Some. And they only open the doors for more questions.

Such A Great Find. After first being introduced to The Room, I was intrigued to find out more about the movie and the man behind it all, Tommy Wiseau. I was skeptical to believe that anything related to the movie could be so well put together, even after reading all of these reviews. I must say, this book was awesome, from start to finish. I was laughing constantly and could not put the book down. Anyone who has seen The Room, I strongly encourage you to read this book, you will not regret it!

A must read for every fan of The Room. You'll laugh on every single chapter, it was a great ride reading this book

Read it in one weekend and... I don’t know how to even read! Loved this book. It gives so much heart and insight to an amazing movie.

Truly wonderful. This is a great book in many levels. It's honesty is captivating and the parallel stories that eventually come to a head is thoroughly entertaining. This is also a great book for anyone dreaming of a Hollywood carrier and the hurdles and shortcuts that can either make or break you. For fans of The Room, every detail us as fans enjoy are now shown the genesis of the genius.

So much fun!. As I watched The Room I always wondered just what in the hell happened while this film was being made and how it could have been made. “The Disaster Artist” was such an entertaining read and really made you feel something for everyone involved. I never thought I would feel sympathetic for Tommy Wiseau, but this book made that possible. I would love to see a big screen adaptation of this novel!

A must read!!. This book kept me intrigued the whole time. I started it in the morning and finished it the same day. Usually it takes me a few weeks to finish a book. Highly entertaining!!

Witty and insightful. Explains the history of "The Room" without lessening its bizarre mystique; in fact it deepens the bizarreness and mystery somewhat. A front-row seat to the production of perhaps the weirdest movie in history.

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"Oh Hai Mark". A fascinating character study of the mysterious Tommy Wiseau. The author Sestero who plays Mark, provides very funny and poignant commentary of his co-star and friend. It is also a cautionary tale of trying to survive in Hollywood as an upcoming actor, Greg gives wise advice from personal experience. Highly recommend to read.

The best book ever!. This book is really really fascinating.

Awesome book!. This is one of the most entertaining books I have read in a long time. Its hilarious but also heartfelt. If you've seen The Room and are a fan this is a must read.

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