The Rules of Attraction

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Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Special features: "Revolving door" commentaries by the cast and crew ; commentary by Carrot Top ; Sundance's "Anatomy of a scene"; preview of upcoming Roger Avary film "Glitterati"; teaser trailer and TV spots; theatrical trailer.
James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Jessica Biel, Ian Somerhalder, Kate Bosworth, Fred Savage, Eric Szmanda, Kip Pardue.
Sean is a student at a well-respected private college on the East Coast. Sean is attracted to Lauren, while Lauren is infatuated with Victor. Lauren's empty-headed roommate Lara is also attracted to Victor, while he has no qualms about being involved with both. Lauren used to date Paul, but Paul, a bisexual, currently lusts after Sean. Meanwhile, friendly campus drug dealer Rupert finds a ready market for cocaine among his classmates; Sean, a user, finds himself financially embarrassed and begins dealing drugs to help pay off his debts, while leading Paul on for his ready supply of marijuana.
DVD, Dolby digital, Region 1 encoding, widescreen.
Contents: Rules of attraction.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

For Fans of Fear and Loathing submitted by pkooger on December 13, 2011, 11:00am The copious drug use, sex, crazy camera tactics, and over-the-top characters reminded me of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Some of the characters were very entertaining, and some of them were just awful. Sean is awful, and gets more screen time than anyone else. I was much more interested in the stories of Lauren and Paul, but hey, it's not my film. The basic message that I took away from the film was that you shouldn't try to commit suicide if you are spurned, because the person you are in love with is probably a jerk anyway.