I Think You're Totally Wrong: A Quarrel
I Think You're Totally Wrong: A Quarrel

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I Think You're Totally Wrong: A Quarrel

2014
Movie
88 min
English

On the first day of shooting, James Franco, David Shields, and Caleb Powell throw out the script when a real-life argument breaks out between the three of them about what can and can't be used in the film. Shields and Franco browbeat Powell to sacrifice everything for the sake of the film; Powell threatens to leave; Shields feels guilty about betraying Powell; and Franco wants Shields and Powell to confess all for the sake of the film. A debate, nearly to the death, about life and art.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: VariousGenres: Documentary, Drama

Plot Summary

This unique documentary presents a series of staged arguments between filmmaker Adam Green and his friend Bixby Elliot, exploring the nature of conflict and differing perspectives. Over the course of the film, various individuals are brought in to engage with their debate, leading to unexpected revelations and a deeper examination of their friendship and their opposing viewpoints on life and art. The film aims to provoke thought and discussion about how we understand and engage with disagreement.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally mixed to positive reception, with critics often noting its unconventional approach to documentary filmmaking and its thought-provoking exploration of friendship and conflict. Some found the staged arguments to be insightful and relatable, while others felt they could be repetitive or overly self-indulgent. Audience reactions were similarly varied, with many appreciating the film's honesty and its ability to spark conversation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and experimental approach to documentary.

  • Appreciated for its honest portrayal of friendship and conflict.

  • Some found the staged arguments to be occasionally tedious or overly navel-gazing.

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Fun Fact

The film's premise of staged arguments was conceived by Adam Green as an experiment in exploring the dynamics of disagreement and how different people react to conflict in a controlled environment.

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