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Summary: Don't waste your time...
Review: I went to see The Rules Of Attraction when it was out in theaters a couple months ago, and couldn't wait until it finally came out on DVD. Boy was I disappointed! First off the movie isn't all that great. James Van Der Beek and Shannyn Sossamon were excellent and couldn't have captured their characters any better. But as for the rest of the cast; what was Roger Avary thinking?! And if you haven't read the book (which is amazing...thank you Bret Easton Ellis) I don't think the movie flows like it is supposed to. The DVD itself isn't worth the money spent, no matter how little it may be. No deleted scenes, no fun little tidbits that were promised in the DVD, nothing! The only thing that makes this DVD anywhere near "alright" are the many commentary tracks. But come on, couldn't they atleast put ALL the cast on one and the crew on another? My recommendation would be to take some time and read the book. The characters are more alive than anything you will see in the movie. It's also a very fast read so you can read it again and again! Once again; Thank You Bret Easton Ellis, you're a genius!
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Summary: grand guginol lite
Review: like many, I appreciate movies that leave me changed, or at the very least,- make me feel good about my life by comparison. for what it is,- this movie is well done. this culture and these people DO exist,- if youre NOT,- be GLAD youre NOT them. if you ARE them,-become NOT them.
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Summary: Great Movie... DVD... eh?
Review: I just finished viewed the DVD release. The movie was great but the DVD features can't please everyone and I'm one of them.Okay with this release you must know ***IT'S RATED R*** I was hoping for the unrated version (which reportedly was by 22 seconds) since it created a stir when this movie was being released but hopefully Lion's Gate release it "properly" someday.MENUS! Menus are great! The "main menu" is taken from the official site, for those you ever logged on to it. This is what is included on the DVD for those who want to know: Special Features: Sundance Channel Present: Anatomy of A Scene Theaterical Trailer Promo Trailer (Unrated) [Note: With the classic music and the white words describing the movie] Promo Trailer (Rated) Book Spot Soundtrack Spot -------- Here's what's fishy. The commentaries. Commentaries include: A- Commentary by Carrot Top (No Joke!) "Revolving Door Commentaries" by B- Sharon Seymour, Ron Jeremy (Yes the porn star!), Ian Somerhalder, and Russell Sams (the hot guy in the glasses smoking in the previews!) C- Shannyn Sossamon, Theresa Wayman, Kip Pardue, and Clifton Collins JR. D- Jeramiah Samules, Andy Milburn, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Joel Michael E- Robert Brinkmann and Harry Ralston F- Sharon Rutter and Eric Szmanda ---------- When they say "revolving door commentaries", they mean they switch back to forth on crew/actor on certain scenes. So you could be listening to Ian and Russell for a second, then it switches to Sharon, then goes back to Ian and Russell, then to Ron Jeremy, etc. I would prefer if Lion's Gate release would of included the full commentaries by the actors/crew by themselves rather than probably saving money and bunching the commentaries together. I read that the director recorded a commentary (Sound was 5.1 not 2.0) but it wasn't included in the set. I feel what Lion's Gate was trying to do was save a little money by bunching the commentaries together but why not make it a 2 disc set if you ask the actors/crew/carrot top/ron jeremy/etc... to record commentaries. Overall, Great movie. Good DVD but the commentaries are a joke.
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Summary: The Rules Of Boredom
Review: ... Nothing in this movie makes sense. The characters are all unlikable and demented trying to find some sort of happiness, but filling all of the gaps in between with drugs and sex. It's boring. There is no plot. And I can only think of a few reasons to see this movie. The number one reason would have to be the kissing scene with James Van Der Beek and Ian Somerhalder. Ian's character yearning for James' character is about the only true emotion that plays out well in this movie. The second reason would be Russell Sams who has an all too brief cameo. Someone find this guy some work, cause he made me laugh my tail off. The movie is so uneventful and absurd that by the time his character comes into the movie, the audience is begging for anything and he delivers. His scene at the dinner table with Swoozie Kurtz is just priceless. After this scene, the movie goes back to being dull and feeling sorry for itself. Thirdly, the cast all does a great job of portraying people you'll loath. James and Jessica Biel especially shine as an over sexed druggie who can't find happiness and a [person] who can't be too high or too skinny. Ian Somerhalder who shows potential deserves better and Russell Sams needs to be in something cool NOW. ...Oh and by the way, the camera tricks were cool for the first ten minutes, quite annoying the other 110 minutes. In closing, I have to say, I feel sorry for the people who made this. It's not deep, it's not thought provoking, .... If these souless characters reflect your lives in any way, please seek help now. I feel sorry for all the actors. Hopefully they'll all do something else one day that's much better than this. At least James and Ian got a nice kiss out of it. I also feel sorry for the audience. I really wanted to like this.... This movie just tries way too hard to be something it's not.
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Summary: 2002 Movie of the Year
Review: The Rules of Attraction is one of the best movies i have ever seen in my entire life. James Van Der Beek was out of his mind insanely great in this movie. He is the complete polar opposite of his character Dawson on Dawson's Creek. Roger Avary is a genius. There was alot of symbolism in this movie and the dynamics involving what attracts people to each other were accurately represented in this movie. Beautiful optical effects - like the snow flake that landed on Sean's cheek just below his left eye - almost as if to represent a tear - brilliant. Victor's mind-blowing European Vacation is completely off the wall and almost impossible to keep up with but that is what makes the scene so great because it represents the frenetic pace at which Victor toured Europe. A very dark and deeply ugly movie that is so damned beautiful. I have seen over 2,000 movies in my life and i don't think that any movie will ever affect me like this again. February 18th cannot possibly get here any faster. The Rules of Attraction blew me to pieces. I wish i could have been in it. PLEASE see it.
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Summary: Close but no cigar
Review: 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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Summary: Perfect
Review: This movie is one of the best I have ever seen. Too bad for those who just didn't 'get it' with this Film. (Being American in all the putrid glory that can come with bieng a rich-middle-american-teenager or young adult?)
I cannot wait unitl it's release on DVD as I will actually want to check out the Special Features for once. I read the book, and am a fan of Ellis' work.
The Suicide Scene was hard to watch, but made me feel as if Life was worth living, and seeing such a scene made it real and frightning; something I would never want to do.
There are far too many favorites scenes I have, so I will pick out the one: Dick in the Resturant with Paul and the Pill-Popping Moms!
Rupert, Paul, and Dick are among my favorite characters in any film or book:)
See it!
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Summary: Whatever Nicholas
Review: Someone's eyes are closed to humanity. This is the point, or at least what I've derived from Ellis' work. It's pointless, just like humanity is boring and nihilistic. That's the film and that's the point. Sure, you could pick up and read Harry Potter or watch the movie but we seem to find suicide more entertaining. We are all wasting away and we don't even pay attention. Humanity is shallow. That's why the works of Ellis are great. We can relate to it in one form or another. No lies, no deceit. We're violent and apathetic and shameless. Why'd you go watch this movie if you already hated what it was about? The books are better because they erase Hollywood completely and tell it all the way the author intended. This is exactly why censorship is wrong. We need to see more of this so that we understand how pathetic we are. Do you want our children to grow up into a world where they don't know the truths of the world, the sad hollow existence we all embody, or do you want the children to be prepared for it. Buy that ticket, sit your [self] down and see the truth.
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Summary: Sharp, dark, funny: Most underrated film of the year.
Review: I would definitely rank "The Rules of Attraction" in my top ten favorite films of 2002. This dark, comedic satire based on the Brett Easton Ellis novel is not for all tastes, but if you can kick back and enjoy, this film is a great time.
James Van Der Beek finally drops his one-dimensional goody Dawson character and steps into the shoes as the disturbed ... Sean Bateman. The film actually offers a wide variety of characters that required good performance skills by the likes of a young, hip cast including Shanyn Sossaman and Kip Pardue. It also offers a handful of amusing cameos by Faye Dunaway, Fred Savage, and Eric Stoltz.
If you can handle your comedies a little on the darker side, then this film is one of the most original and fun pieces of the year. With a retro 80's soundtrack, a wild script, and groovey cinematography, "Rules Of Attraction" is worth your dollar.
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Summary: Perfect, only thing I miss is his brother
Review: This is one of those movies I would descripe as a classic cult movie. Filming, directing, music, story... Everything is perfect.
There will always be someone that can't appreciate excellent films such as this one. My advice to them is : Go home and watch the piano and the crying game... The scene where a girl cuts here wrist is beatiful and terrible at the same time. Isn't the purpose of watching movies to free some emotions?? Well it is exactly what this film does. I will buy this dvd the second it is released, and I advice you to do the same!!!
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