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The Rules of Attraction (2002)

Starring: James Van Der Beek, Ian Somerhalder Director: Roger Avary Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (193 customer reviews)
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A not-quite dazzling array of cinematic tricks (split screens, freeze-frames, running the film backwards, rapid editing, etc.) are used to depict college students floundering in the pursuit of love and meaning. Drugs, blow jobs, pornography, booze, rape, masturbation, '80s pop tunes, beatings, suicide, attempted suicide, faked suicide, loss of bladder control, and trite pseudo-philosophy are on display as pretty young actors with squeaky-clean images (like James Van Der Beek and Jessica Biel) attempt to dirty themselves up. The Rules of Attraction comes to life for about five minutes when an actor named Russell Sams appears for an outrageous restaurant scene, then slumps back into terminal disaffection when he departs. Also featuring Shannyn Sossamon, Faye Dunaway, Swoozie Kurtz, Ian Somerhalder, Kate Bosworth, Eric Stolz, Fred Savage, and many strikingly good-looking young people. The filmmakers are attempting to depict the vacuousness of today's youth but only succeed in portraying the void in their own hearts. --Bret Fetzer

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TOTALLY SEXY FILM ABOUT A GROUP OF PAMPERED COLLEGE STUDENTSWHO PARTY WITHOUT END.

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Close but no cigar, January 26, 2003
A well-thought out adaptation, well directed but for those who don't want to get tricked into buying a lesser DVD, an unrated version with a Bret Easton Ellis commentary, deleted scenes and extra teasers will be released a few months later. Check the director Roger Avary's webiste avary.com for details on that. This DVD could be much better and will be.
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60 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly, I loved it, February 16, 2003
By FloozyFlapper1926 (Somewhere in the 20's) - See all my reviews
"The Rules of Attraction" is about rich kids, drugs, partying and a glimpse into college life. Since I've unfortunately known people just like this, it definitely scored with me. From beginning to end, this movie is fascinating and I couldn't pull myself away from it. Each scene is great and its a rare film that doesn't bore you. Its a very black comedy yet in many ways it hits on quite a few real issues. Sean is the main character, a drug dealing sociopathic character who falls for a virgin named Lauren who has a boyfriend named Victor. All the while Paul is in love with Sean. It sounds like a simple plot, but in the hands of Roger Avary its compelling. The backwards scenes, the suicide scene, the parties and the character interaction is disturbing yet intriguing. Of course, the book is better but that is generally the case. Still, I liked this better than "American Psycho" for some reason. It just seemed sadly real to me.

My favorite scenes are obnoxious Richard at the restaurant, Sean's excuse to Lauren for sleeping with her friend, the guy going on a debauched trip across Europe and his weird face to face moment with Lauren and the hospital scene.

This is a movie that isn't for everyone. Its a black comedy, but its peopled with strange characters and scenes that will stay with you long after. I loved it!

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Madness of Youth, July 30, 2003
By Sebastien Pharand (Orléans, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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The Rules of Attraction might very well be the best comedy I saw in 2002. Yes, read this right. A comedy. I found myself laughing so hard at times that I had to watch the movie twice to make sure I hadn't missed anything. Only the twisted mind of Bret Easton Ellis could create the basis for this film.

On the other hand, this is also a dark, pessimistic film with very little hope in store for its characters. Here, we follow three young people who live their College years through drugs, parties and sex. They are all without an identity, all without a life so to speak. The only thing they love is feeling sorry for themselves and making everything seem worst than it is.

You can't care for these characters in a way that other movies will make you care. And yet, you can't help but feel sorry for this lot of blinded kids. They are so enthralled with their own little world that they forget about everything else that surrounds them in reality.

This is not a movie for that faint of hearts. But this little piece of cinematic genius (some of the shots are so brilliantly done they left me totally speachless) deserves to be seen by a wider audience. If only people could open up and admire something that is this dark and yet so extremely funny, they would discover a whole new cinematic world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Pretty Good Adaption of the Book
While The Rules of Attraction is definitely not for everyone, I loved it and I'm sure that plenty of other people will love it too. Read more
Published 1 month ago by matuszews409

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD purchase
I recieved the dvd in excellent condition, very fast time from order to my door and would definately do business again.
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly Meunier

5.0 out of 5 stars Rules of Attraction
Rules of Attraction that I ordered was delivered in good time. It is in good physical condition. I haven't yet viewed it so I can't speak of the DVD itself. Read more
Published 12 months ago by V. H. Hickman

1.0 out of 5 stars Tries to hard...
This movie tries too hard to be negative, empty, and depressing. The movie tried to shock its viewers, but it came across as freshman-year college film class "dark. Read more
Published 12 months ago by LAA

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Interesting look at college-life from the perspective of a few hedonistic students. The book is way better.
Published 16 months ago by Chris Hardiman

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate film about college life
I just watched this movie, and I have to say that I really, really liked it, although I can understand why others don't. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Adam Dukovich

4.0 out of 5 stars For Bret Ellis Lovers
As a huge fan of Bret Ellis' novels, I was especially pleased with this theatrical interpretation. For those who love American Psycho and appreciate movies that hold true to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by ktmonster

5.0 out of 5 stars Ellis and Avery are NOT for everyone but this is a PERFECT MATCH
Bret Easton Ellis is a writer that has NO middle ground. You either dislike immediately and not understand what all the fuss is about or you let yourself get drawn into what he... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Edward C. D'Antonio

5.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm....
I saw this movie a few years back and enjoyed it. I like how it tunes in to true atomsphere. Dawson of Dawson's Creek could have been left out though. Read more
Published on November 10, 2007 by R. Zachary

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
People who are looking for a feel good story are not going to get it in this film. And that is exactly what makes it great -- because life is seldom this way. Read more
Published on July 8, 2007 by L. Giles

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