The Room
The Room

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The Room

1992
Movie
92 min
Japanese

A quiet killer is looking for a room. The real state agent, shy and expressionless, guides him through Tokyo, towards the ruins the decadent economy has left behind, in hopes of finding The Room.

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IMDb3.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic20/100
Google Users52%
Director: Tommy WiseauGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Johnny is a successful banker living in San Francisco with his fiancée, Lisa. Their seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when Lisa starts an affair with Johnny's best friend, Mark. Johnny becomes increasingly suspicious and hurt as the betrayal unfolds, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.

Critical Reception

Universally panned by critics upon its release, 'The Room' has since gained a cult following due to its perceived unintentional comedic value, bizarre dialogue, and questionable filmmaking choices. It is widely considered one of the worst films ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely regarded as a cinematic train wreck, its appeal lies in its sheer incompetence.

  • A film so bad it becomes a bizarrely compelling viewing experience, often referred to as the 'Citizen Kane of bad movies'.

  • Praised by cult audiences for its baffling plot holes, nonsensical dialogue, and Tommy Wiseau's unique directorial vision.

Google audience: Google users are divided, with many finding the film hilariously awful and a source of immense entertainment, while others express genuine confusion and disappointment with its execution.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, though it has achieved significant cult status and is often cited in 'worst films of all time' lists.

Fun Fact

Tommy Wiseau, the film's writer, director, producer, and star, has never revealed the source of the money used to fund the film, leading to much speculation.

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