The Rules of Attraction
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.
Critics Sentiment
Victor's European trip montage shown in fast forward
Lauren raped by townie while being filmed
The film jumps from disturbing violence and rejection to its most acclaimed sequence with Victor's brilliant European vacation montage
Critics were divided on this deliberately provocative adaptation, praising Roger Avary's stylistic flourishes and the cast's commitment while struggling with the deeply unsympathetic characters. The film earns respect as a skillful examination of moral emptiness, though many found it too nihilistic and emotionally hollow to fully embrace.
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James Van Der Beek
Sean Bateman
Shannyn Sossamon
Lauren Hynde
Ian Somerhalder
Paul Denton
Jessica Biel
Lara
Kate Bosworth
Kelly
Jay Baruchel
Harry
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Mitchell
Russell Sams
Richard
Kip Pardue
Victor
Joel Michaely
Raymond
Clifton Collins Jr.
Rupert
Clare Kramer
Candice
Faye Dunaway
Mrs. Denton
Swoosie Kurtz
Mrs. Jared
Colin Bain
Donald
Eric Szmanda
NYU Film Student
Chase Hampton
Townie
Curtis Andersen
Guy Rolling Keg
Quincy Evans
Dicky
Skyler Stone
Quinlivan
Crew
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