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The Shape of Things is a 2003 romantic drama film written and directed by Neil LaBute, based on his play of the same name. It stars Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Gretchen Mol and Fred Weller. The story is set in a small university town in the American Midwest and focuses on the lives of four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved with each other. The film's central themes are stoicism, the limits…
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In the pantheon of cinema, a select few auteurs have made a name for themselves as masters of misanthropy. Neil LaBute is undoubtedly one of them, and his 2003 drama, *The Shape of Things*, serves as a prime example of his unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. Based on his 2001 stage play of the same name, it tells the story of Adam Sorenson (played by Paul Rudd), nerdy student at fictitious…More
