Stranger than Fiction

Name: Stranger than Fiction
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1994-01-01
Rating: 8

Behind the scenes of BBV

Documentary38m

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73%

Tomatometer

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85%

Popcornmeter

8.0

TMDB

Storyline

Gary Russell of Marvel Comics' Doctor Who Magazine investigates the world of BBV. In a relatively short space of time and with relatively small amounts of money, Bill Baggs has produced a series of videos which have a special appeal for Doctor Who fans. Stranger Than Fiction looks at the development of BBV's production techniques, through story, rehearsal and shooting. There's a chance to discover the origins of the scripts, as well as to see lost scenes from the Stranger videos and The AirZone Solution. This fascinating behind the scenes story is told with revealing, on the spot Hi-8 footage, together with exclusive star interviews.

Details

DirectorNicholas Briggs

Released

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

5 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“A fun, whimsical tale about an office drone trying to save his life from his narrator, Stranger Than Fiction features a subdued performances from Will Ferrell that contributes mightily to its quirky, mind-bending affect.”

73% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Anthony Lane

RTThe New YorkerJun 5, 2023

The ending may be mush, but the rest has surprising bite.

Deborah Ross

RTThe SpectatorAug 22, 2018

There just isn't enough wit or style or verve to pull it off. It takes a great premise and then not only fails to run with it, but also fails to go absolutely anywhere with it at all.

Brian Tallerico

RTUGOMar 24, 2007

Stranger Than Fiction never rises above its eye-catching premise, ending up as nothing more than a great idea with absolutely nowhere to go.

Sean Axmaker

RTStream on DemandApr 26, 2025

There’s more than a touch of Charlie Kaufman absurdity to Zach Helm’s screenplay but it’s warmer and less caustic in the way it uses fantasy to plumb human emotions and examines the nature of storytelling.