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The Rules of Attraction (2002)

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Viewed: 5/25

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5/25: I can see why Bret Easton Ellis called The Rules of Attraction the best film adaptation of his books.

It's as nihilistic as it gets: suicide, rape, and depravity, among others. Well, I hate the movie that tries to be the corrupt version of La règle du jeu. I hate all of the characters. They are dark, pretentious, and reprehensible. What's the point of them going backwards occasionally? Ditto for the frenzied summary of Victor's trip to Europe. The abrupt ending is stupid. Sean Bateman? Is he supposed to be related to Patrick in American Psycho? If so, I guess he'll be a future serial killer.

James Van Der Beek is so gross. Who wants to see him up close fucking a girl or pleasuring himself? Shannyn Sossamon needs to get a proper haircut. Somebody should tell Ian Somerhalder that he has no future in Hollywood. Why the hell is Jessica Biel in the film if she isn't going to take off her top at a party with nude women and while having sex? Now, this is one fucking joke of an actress.

There are few more notable thespians reaching the nadir of their careers: Faye Dunaway, Eric Stoltz, and Swoosie Kurtz. Thinking of himself in Boogie Nights, Clifton Collins, Jr., is far better than this trash. Remember the boy on his bed with a clarinet while shooting himself up with heroin in his toe? That's Fred Savage. Yep...and I hope he's proud of his work. Jason Hervey needs to beat him up some more.

All in all, don't be fooled by the chic poster of The Rules of Attraction; it's not that kind of film.