The Rules of Attraction

2002 R 1h 50m DVD

The Rules of Attraction

2002 R 1h 50m DVD
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Set at an affluent liberal arts college, this comedy offers a sardonic look at an emerging sexual triangle between co-eds Sean, a part-time drug dealer; Paul, who's bisexual and has a crush on Sean; and Lauren, Paul's ex-girlfriend.
Cast
James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, Jessica Biel, Kip Pardue, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, Joel Michaely, Jay Baruchel, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Clifton Collins Jr., Faye Dunaway, Fred Savage, Eric Stoltz, Clare Kramer
Director
Roger Avary
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 17+
Common Sense rating Not for kids

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age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie contains many elements that they wouldn't want their kids to see. The first scene alone of a horribly demeaning date-rape is followed by a nonstop montage designed to shock the most jaded of college party kids, let alone their parents. Sex is pervasive, casual and often described in excruciating detail. Drugs are ubiquitous and feature no downsides beyond the occasional bloody nose or fight with a dealer. Alcohol is more prevalent than soda. The bathtub suicide of one of the minor characters is so devoid of emotion that the laying out of the razor blade is as casual as removing one's rings.

Sexual Content

Extremely graphic and explicit sexual situations.

Violence

Peril and brief, explicit violence, graphic suicide scene.

Language

Extremely strong and abusive language.

Social Behavior

Consumerism

Not applicable.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Extreme alcohol and drug abuse.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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