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The Rules of Attraction is a 2002 dark comedy film written and directed by Roger Avary, based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1987 novel. The story follows three Camden College students who become entangled in a love triangle; a drug dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate. It stars James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue, and Joel Michaely.
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Bret Easton Ellis, the *enfant terrible* of American literature, is one of the last authors capable of causing scandal and controversy solely through the content of his works. While his novels have caught the attention of film producers, their adaptations have largely failed to make similar impact, with the possible exception of *American Psycho*, which has since become best known as the source of Internet memes. Ho…More
This film is packed with interesting film choices. The first time I saw it, in theaters, one scene blew my mind (we will discuss it below), but that was about it. Upon a second viewing years later on the small screen, it was much more engaging. It floored me somehow. Very interesting style, structure, and exploration of main character(s) in story structure. I think I just missed it the first time around. Who knows?…More
