The actor gives his most unhinged performance since Spring Breakers in Justin Kelly’s compelling film detailing the rise of porn star Brent CorriganAs an actor,James Franco has two modes: committed and can’t-be-bothered. His bold work in Spring Breakers, 127 Hours and Pineapple Express falls into the first category; Oz the Great and Powerful and Werner Herzog’s misbegotten Queen of the Desert meanwhile feature Franco at his most lifeless. Luckily for film-maker Justin Kelly, and Franco is at his brazen best in the dim homosexual porn saga King Cobra.
The film reunites the star with the director of I Am Michael for another homosexual-themed narrative based on real events. That,however, is where the similarities cessation.
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Source: theguardian.com