The Rules of Attraction (2002)

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6.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Roger Avary

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James Van Der Beek
Sean Bateman

Shannyn Sossamon
Lauren Hynde

Jessica Biel
Lara

Kip Pardue
Victor

Kate Bosworth
Kelly

Ian Somerhalder
Paul Denton

Joel Michaely
Raymond

Jay Baruchel
Harry

Written by

Bret Easton Ellis

Roger Avary
(screenplay)

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"IF THIS IS THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE..."

15 years, 5 months ago at Sep 10 15:59

DANE YOUSSEF

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by Dane Youssef

"... CONSIDER TRADE SCHOOL"

Roger Avary's "The Rules Of Attraction" is a look at the "experimentation" of college life. Alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide and sexual escapades.

That's not to say that the movie is all about--oh wait, it pretty much is. There are a few moments of outside "experimentation," but it is mostly a... read more

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13 years, 9 months ago at May 13 14:40

Psychoffspring

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I don't know what I expected from this movie, but in my eyes it just wasn't that good. I'd probably forget all about it in a month if it wasn't for writing this review of my thoughts on it. It definitely had some funny parties, a great amount of nudity, and stays true to how college is like. It has its moments but just doesn't seem to hold together in my opinion. American Psycho is one of my favor... read more

What are the rules?

16 years, 1 month ago at Jan 21 6:49

blackcoffee

1 vote

The rules actually do not exist. All in your head. Nobody really knows anybody. So get real!

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Description: Camden College. Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek) is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest (Clifton Collins, Jr.), as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde (Shannyn Sossamon) is, technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson (Kip Pardue), who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara (Jessica Biel), has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton (Ian Somerhalder), who used ... (more)

UPC: 031398822721

Tags: Drama (13), Drugs (11), Suicide (9), 2000s (7), College (5), Comedy (4), 2002 (4), Party (4), (4), Adaptation (3), Love Triangle (3), Suicide Attempt (3), Narrative (3), Nonlinear Timeline (3), Unrequited Love (2), Cocaine (2), Gay Kiss (2), Nose Bleed (2)

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