To do the great James Dean justice you really have to pick an actor who has the same undifinable star quality and charisma that Jimmy posessed in spades. Guess what James Franco has! This bio would not have worked without this important factor. James Franco is both riveting and moving to watch especially with the scenes with his dad, when he demanded that his father talk to him. I also loved the feel of this film it gives great insight into 1950's film making. James Franco himself a rising superstar obviously has an affinity with Jimmy and looks so much like him, in some scenes you almost thought you were watching Jimmy. I would recommend this as it is an intelligent, extremely well acted take on the greatest ever actor to have graced the screen.