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11 October 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
There Are No Rules morePlot:
The incredibly spoiled and overprivileged students of Camden College are a backdrop for an unusual love triangle between a drug dealer, a virgin and a bisexual classmate. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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Brilliant adaptation of Ellis novel moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Thomas Ian Nicholas | ... | Mitchell | |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | ... | Rupert | |
| Clare Kramer | ... | Candice | |
| Faye Dunaway | ... | Mrs. Denton | |
| Swoosie Kurtz | ... | Mrs. Jared | |
| Russell Sams | ... | Richard | |
| Colin Bain | ... | Donald |
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Rated R for strong sexual content, drug use, language and violent images. (edited from original NC-17 version)Parents Guide:
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110 minColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
UK:18 (cut) | South Korea:18 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Brazil:18 | Canada:18A | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Iceland:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | USA:R (edited for re-rating) (certificate #39352) | Mexico:CFun Stuff
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When Victor is walking through London in the Europe flashback, a gentleman with a hooded face walks past and you hear the name "Palakon" whispered -- a reference to the character Palakon in the Ellis book 'Glamorama', which also features Victor. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Lara does a hand stand while talking to Lauren, her shirt covers her stomach even though she rolled it up before she started. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Lauren: It's a story that might bore you, but you don't have to listen, because I always knew it was going to be like that.
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Out of the Races and on to the Tracks moreFAQ
Was "The End of the World" party scene really filmed on September 11th, 2001?What is meant to be said before and after the opening and closing dialogues?
Does the move go from spring to winter, or are the events in a more random order?
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Roger Avery succedes brilliantly in this impressive and horrifying adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' first novel. I read the novel 4 years ago as a Freshman in college after being blown away by 'American Psycho' and wanted to make 'Rules' into a film myself thinking no one would ever try. So much for that. Anyway, Avery impressed me alot. The series of Patrick Bateman references are also quite amusing for readers/viewers familiar with 'American Psycho'
Some reviewers have tended to comment on Avery's use of visual gimmicks, but he puts them to use well. The split screen where Sean meets Lauren is perfect, showing the seperation between them. The backwards film also works, showing how relatively meaningless many of the actions are, while drawing attention to them at the same time.
One last thing. People, including here on the IMDB have been criticizing the characters for being one-dimensional. THAT IS THE POINT. Ellis' characters ARE one-dimensional. What you get is a boat-load of information about all of these people and what you are left with is an empty being, soulless, if you will. It works. YOU aren't SUPPOSED to be attached to these characters because THEY are not attached to themselves or anyone else.
Brilliant film. Very well acted. Very well done.
Frank