The Wrong Ferarri (2011)

A presentation of surreal, somewhat connected images, where Greenster goes through love affairs, game shows and lots and lots of ketamine.

Introduction
"The Wrong Ferrari" is a 2011 American screwball comedy movie directed by Adam Green. It was mostly shot on an iPhone, which was a function that made it a progressive feeling. The film is a wacky, surrealist experience that blurs the line in between truth and fantasy. The film includes a plethora of cameos and a narrative driven by dream reasoning, making it a distinct viewing experience.

Plot Summary
The movie's title is a reference to an ongoing joke within the motion picture where a character is constantly expecting a yellow Ferrari that never ever shows up-- instead, he winds up with the 'incorrect Ferrari'. The plot of "The Wrong Ferrari" focuses on a musician named Adam (played by Adam Green) who is suckered into buying a magical, shrink-wrapped Ferrari.

By taking in a piece of the diminish wrap, Adam starts a dreamlike, unreasonable journey. It begins with him trapped in an alternate world where he encounters a host of cliche-ridden, fantastical characters - consisting of time-travelling animals, talking animals, a friendly bear, overshadows, and polices camouflaged as trees.

Story Style and Cinematic Technique
"The Wrong Ferrari" pushes the border of storytelling; it is disjointed, unreasonable and is held together by a series of abstract, loosely-connected scenes. The narrative is driven by dream sequences and hallucinations, with various peculiar events taking place in fast succession, purposefully making the story difficult to follow. The iPhone-shot film lacks professional touch in cinematography, which even more adds to the jumbled, surreal aesthetic. While not typically structured, it is its mayhem and absurdity which set it apart.

Cast and Cameos
The movie works as a microcosm of the indie scene of the time. It stars a host of Green's buddies and associates, including Macaulay Culkin, Devendra Banhart, Sky Ferreira, Pete Doherty and Alia Shawkat, among others. As such, the film provides an intriguing check out this neighborhood.

Themes and Symbolism
At its heart, "The Wrong Ferrari" is a commentary on the existential battles of the contemporary artist and the disjointed nature of modern life. The film also frequently lampoons popular culture and shows indirect criticism of the commercialization and consumerism widespread in society.

The film digs deep into the concept of dreams and alternate realities. The wonderful Ferrari symbolizes Adam's imagination that carries him to an alternate universe, which can be analyzed as an escape from truth, showcasing the manipulated reality of the modern-day world.

Conclusion
"The Wrong Ferrari" uses a polarizing cinematic experience; its wild humor and refusal to stick to conventional storytelling kinds can either be seen as a stroke of genius or as off-putting, nonsensical chaos. Regardless of dividing critics and viewers alike, it offers an unmatched viewing experience, pushing the limitations of cinematic conventions and proving to be an engaging, albeit non-traditional, film experience.

Top Cast

  • Adam Green (small)
    Adam Green
    Adam Green / Greenster
  • Jack Dishel
  • Chris Egan
  • Jon Wiley
  • Larissa Brown
  • Cory Kennedy
  • Devonté Hynes (small)
    Devonté Hynes
  • Illyse Singer
  • Macaulay Culkin (small)
    Macaulay Culkin
  • B.P. Fallon
  • Devendra Banhart