The Argument

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The Argument

Released Sep 4, 2020

1h 21m

Comedy

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When a couple argue about a party and neither will back down, they decide to re-create the evening to determine who is right.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

There are some very funny bits here, but unfortunately the concept takes too long getting off the ground, leaving the first three-quarters of the movie floating in limbo, waiting for it to all make sense.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 4, 2020

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Viewers who get through a credulity-testing second act may laugh enough in the third to be glad they did.

Sep 4, 2020

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Stanford and Schwartzman's cutesy skirmish doesn't feel honest; if it were, "The Argument" would probably admit that none of these people are ready for a relationship.

Sep 4, 2020

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Natasha Alvar

The Critical Movie Critics

The Argument is the furthest thing from a generic romantic comedy, and I really enjoyed the mesh of the theatrical and cinematic space. Kudos to writer Zac Stanford for the cleverness of this screenplay, and creating something I won't soon forget.

May 15, 2021

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

Stanford creates a brilliantly funny script from which the actors work.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Nov 27, 2020

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Karen Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

It takes a while to get where it's going, but patience pays off.

Nov 6, 2020

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I was really excited to see this when I saw who was in it. However the first 45 minutes are painful to watch. It doesn't become funny till Danny and Maggies characters start to snap. It's sad in a movie where the whole premise is about an argument between the two main characters, the best part of the movie is the argument happening between the co-stars.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Robert expertly steered the wit of Stanford's script throughout the first act set up, and truly let his style shine with the upbeat montage that captured Jack and Lisa's bizarre descent into madness with such delight as well as the should-stop-but-can't participation of their peers with brilliance. Pairing that with Robert's comical and informed takes on people from all walks of the entertainment industry makes for an absolute joy of a film!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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A fun film to check out with some friends at your next socially distanced dinner party!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Such a smart funny and contemporary re-interpretation of Roshoman. Particularly relevant today. Schwartzman has assembled a talented funny cast, and he's directed them with a light and confident hand. LOVED IT!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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LAUGHED OUR ASSES OFF!! Q IS INCREDIBLE IN THIS MOVIE

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Love it! Must see, great concept, acting, and all around classic feeling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Synopsis

When a couple argue about a party and neither will back down, they decide to re-create the evening to determine who is right.

Director: Robert Schwartzman
Producer: Russell Wayne Groves, Robert Schwartzman
Screenwriter: Zac Stanford
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Beachwood Park Films, The Ranch Productions, Schwartzman Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 4, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 4, 2020
Runtime: 1h 21m

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