Improving Tommy Wiseau’s The Room: A Filmmaker's Perspective

There are some works of art that should not be tampered with. They are perfect the way they are and any attempt to change them would be nothing short of vandalism. Just as you would not try to improve the Mona Lisa's facial features, or make any changes to Van Gogh's masterpieces, The Room should remain the quirky and chaotic masterpiece it is.

Tommy Wiseau's The Room is a cinematic oddity, an absolute delight for many who have seen it. While it is quite evident that the movie has room for improvement, some of its unique qualities would be lost if any major changes were made. However, there are ways in which the overall experience could be enhanced without completely altering the film’s core character.

Sacking the Director and Screenwriter

First, it is necessary to ask Tommy Wiseau himself to step down from the directorial chair. His vision and execution are unique but fundamentally flawed. Similarly, the screenplay could benefit from a rewrite to improve its structure and coherence.

Hiring a Finance Director would also be beneficial. The production's budget was ￡20 million, which was at least partly funded by Auntie Paula. With proper budget management, the movie could have had a better production value, avoiding some of the budget-related issues that can be seen in the film.

Reducing the Amount of Sex Scenes

The inclusion of sex scenes, despite their uniqueness, is a major distraction from the storytelling and character development. Less emphasis on these scenes could lead to a more focused narrative and improved audience engagement. Tommy Wiseau himself would probably excel at roles that require intense emotion or fright, making him a suitable choice for horror or gangster melodrama rather than a romantic lead.

Streamlining the Plot

The plot of The Room is a mixture of various elements, including a mystery about possible infidelity, a subplot about a mother with cancer, and an offbeat side story. These elements do not coherently come together, making the narrative disjointed and confusing. Streamlining the plot to focus on a single, coherent storyline would greatly enhance the film's impact.

For example, the central conflict could revolve around Patrick’s (Played by Tommy Wiseau) paranoia about cheating and its effect on his marriage and life. Cutting out the extraneous elements would allow the heart of the story to shine through, making the movie more compelling.

Emphasizing Character Development

Character development is another area where the film could have been improved. While the characters, especially Lambert (Jon Gaughan), have moments of humor, more depth and complexity in their development could have made the film more engaging. Portraying the characters as more realistic and relatable would enhance the overall viewing experience.

In conclusion, while The Room is undoubtedly a piece of cinematic history, there are clear areas where it could be improved. By bringing in a more experienced director to restructure the story and script, reducing the number of sex scenes due to their distracting nature, and focusing on character development, the film could regain its lost potential and stand as a more coherent and entertaining piece of art.