The Rules of Attraction
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Movie Reviews of The Rules of Attraction
Movie Review: Sharp, dark, funny: Most underrated film of the year.
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Movie Review: Most people didn't 'get' it.
Summary: 5 Stars
...I absolutely loved this movie. It's debaucherous, hedonistic, and maybe even masochistic (wow, that's a lot of ..words there...) A few various opinions:
I laughed out loud a lot during this movie (Paul and Dick were especially great).
I thought Van Der Beek was perfect for the role and played it well.
Roger Avery did a great job with the camera. His unusual style brought an unusual book to life in a very vivid fashion.
In closing, I told my parents NOT to see this film. It would offend the hell out of my mom, and I figure that most people will be offended by its honest view of college, sex, drugs, and the massive amounts of stupidity involved with those things. But that's ok, I didn't want this movie to be something I could recommend to my Mom.
When people ask me what I thought of the movie I tell them I loved it,...
Movie Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Movie Review: well done
Summary: 5 Stars
This fine film gave me valuable insight into the minds of some of the undergrads I teach. I now pity them more than ever. I really liked the three main characters in this movie, especially the adorable Paul (nice to finally watch a movie in which the gay guy is possibly the *least* hedonistic/deranged character). I think it would be great to show this movie to college freshmen, as an acknowledgment of the hell they're going through, as a reminder that what they really want is "to know" someone, and as a hint that there are ways out that don't involve killing or hurting yourself. But I'm now making the movie sound like a lesson, which it isn't. It's fun, funny, sexy, real, and the music is great. And I'm surprised by the connection to American Psycho, a movie I found boring and empty.Movie Review: No Exit
Summary: 5 Stars
According to the great novelist, Bret Easton Ellis, selfish behavior leads to utter disconnection. This theme runs through all his novels and this brilliant film is the best celluloid translation of an Ellis moral tale. An alternate title could be 'Dawson's Creep' as the brother (Sean Bateman) of 'American Psycho's' anti-hero (Patrick Bateman) leads the way through college debauchery in a series of comic scenes of despair among wealthy hedonists. The direction brings out every nuance of the material and the cast is superb. George Michael's song 'Faith' (it's not on the soundtrack album) is a perfect match for a fun dance scene reminiscent of the 'Pulp Fiction' dance between Travolta and Thurman. This is an excellent, thoughtful film in a solid DVD package.