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From the corrupt minds that brought you American Psycho (Brett Easton Ellis) and Pulp Fiction (Roger Avary) comes The Rules of Attraction, a razor-sharp, sordid movie about sex, drugs and hedonism on an American college campus. James van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek), Ian Somerhalder (Changing Hearts) and Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale) star in this scathingly insightful satire on life and love among the young and privileged. This is the domain of the Camden College, a small, affluent, liberal arts college somewhere in New England. With endless rounds of drug, alcohol and sex-drenched campus parties, attended by sparsely dressed Camden students, life is one big drug-induced trip. But human nature determines that in a highly imperfect world, the rules of attraction always apply … and among the co-eds at Camden College, the first rule is – there are no rules.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Film fans may already recognise Bret Easton Ellis as the man behind American Psycho. People expecting more of the same may find this film a little more restrained than his previous adaption but this doesn't reduce the impact of the film. Basically, it follows the various relationships and activities of several students on a college campus. Before you say "Oh no, not another American Pie", this film's humour is much darker and subtler in tone. The direction of the film is unusual as well, rather than just following a linear path, it jumps backwards and forwards, allowing you to see each characters (often very different) perspective on the action. Probably not the sort of film for anyone who wants a good post night-out comedy but an excellent drama with a black humour to it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By The Chief
Format:DVD
This is such a great film, realistic, moving, gritty, quirky, tragic, funny and perfect execution by director Roger Avery. The reverse sequence is pure class and must have taken some putting together as is the 'holiday' sequence, not going to give too much away but this film is well worth watching again and again and again, 8.5 out of 10. NOTE: DO NOT buy the UK DVD as it's cut - the US Region 1 and all other European versions are intact.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By K. Gordon
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Roger Avery approaches the material with a funny, light, high energy touch, not
asking us to take Brett Easton Ellis's nihilism too seriously.
Consequently, a film where every character is deeply flawed and
narcissistic is never boring, and often full of a visceral energy. It
even has moments where it becomes moving. And many of the
showy style tricks work perfectly with the excesses of the story.
Yes, on a few occasional the style is distracting, and a few elements are too familiar
and on the nose (Faye Dunaway and Swoozie Kurtz as boozy moms who
choose not to see how screwed up their kids are, the extra shallow
treatment of the gay character. etc).
I can understand how this might put some viewers off.
But I felt like this didn't get a fair shake from critics. I enjoyed
watching it, was never bored, and was even made to think. How many
Hollywood films can you say that about?
Fun soundtrack and a good Tomandandy score too.
You may love it, you may hate it, but it's inventive and brave
enough to decide for yourself.
asking us to take Brett Easton Ellis's nihilism too seriously.
Consequently, a film where every character is deeply flawed and
narcissistic is never boring, and often full of a visceral energy. It
even has moments where it becomes moving. And many of the
showy style tricks work perfectly with the excesses of the story.
Yes, on a few occasional the style is distracting, and a few elements are too familiar
and on the nose (Faye Dunaway and Swoozie Kurtz as boozy moms who
choose not to see how screwed up their kids are, the extra shallow
treatment of the gay character. etc).
I can understand how this might put some viewers off.
But I felt like this didn't get a fair shake from critics. I enjoyed
watching it, was never bored, and was even made to think. How many
Hollywood films can you say that about?
Fun soundtrack and a good Tomandandy score too.
You may love it, you may hate it, but it's inventive and brave
enough to decide for yourself.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
I was wishing there'd be a massacre as the characters are so...
No one in this film has any redeeming features, they're all awful people - especially the 'innocent' (she does drugs and does things with her professor!) person. Read more
Published 2 months ago by raven_guest
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
Great Film, It has a good twist and is likely to be aimed at teenagers. I accidentally bought the wrong 'region' but I managed to get it to play on my laptop so that's alright.
Published 9 months ago by F Wells
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Rules of Attraction
Based on the controversial novel by Bret Easton and the director Roger Avary comes a film adaptation about the lives of three Camden College students Paul Denton(Ian Somerhalder),... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Junior
5.0 out of 5 stars
astonishing movie
Well first off I wasn't sure weither or not to get this movie, I watched the trailer and it didn't look that good, the reason I got this film is because it has ian somerhalder in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Miranda
2.0 out of 5 stars
love the movie BUT BAD Blu-Ray Transfer :-(
one of my favourite movies of all time BUT the DVD version looks almost exactly the same on my 46 inch LCD telly as this blu-ray. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Alex Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Quirky Favourite...
First of all I just want to say I'm not obsessed about this movie but I saw it at the cinema originally, then purchased it on dvd. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2010 by Moviefan67
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very decent Blu-ray picture quality
This Blu-ray has been a pleasant surprise to me. Picture (1080p/AVC MPEG-4) quality is very good and not plagued by any digital tinkering to speak of. Read more
Published on 17 April 2010 by gaattc
5.0 out of 5 stars
I don't know why I love it
This was a weird one. I like the odd ones though and especially when it concerns lots of different people and how their lives intertwine. Really cool storyline. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by Amy Connolly
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review Of Blu-Ray - Will Play In United States
The movie itself is great. Iconic for the time and the mindset. Black comedy at it's best. This review will concentrate on those in the United States who want to know if this... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Rick L. Parrish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uncut and absolutely brilliant!
The rules of attractio n is based on the novel by the always brilliant Bret Easton Ellis.It's set around the lives of several characters in Camden college,involving sex,drugs and... Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mr. A. J. Ralph
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