Got Dysfunction ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:28 am

Running With Scissors

Nomad's rating:

Annete Benning is remarkable in this film based on the memoirs of a highly dysfunctional family. It was written through the eyes of the son, Augusten.

If you have dysfunction in your family, I recommend this film for you. Its a tragic story told with humor. Only when you realize these characters are real will you understand how tragic this family really is.

koan · Post by **koan** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:31 am

sounds like Magnolia.

Tell us more.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:08 am

Is this out on DVD ?

Looks like you can get the book...might try that first.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:58 am

I read the book.... missed the movie. Fascinating, but filthy. I can imagine that Annette Benning would be entertaining to watch. Maybe Ive just had enough stories about disfunction to last me a lifetime. From the writing standpoint... I feel once again, that the author tried to portray yet another Holden Caufield ( Catcher In The Rye) with other problems.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:00 am

I thought the book by Augusten Burroughs was excellent. If you liked it, try his memoir about being an alcoholic titled "Dry". Another good read.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:14 am

koan;545963 wrote: sounds like Magnolia.

Tell us more.

No. I wont.

Just spend the 3 quidaloons and rent the movie. God !

koan · Post by **koan** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:15 am

Nomad;546042 wrote: No. I wont.

Just spend the 3 quidaloons and rent the movie. God !

Brat

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:16 am

I love the popcorn ratings!!

Some people think Ms. Bening deserved an Academy Award nomination for her role in the movie. She almost won one years ago for "American Beauty", a movie in which she was incredible!

I like her -- she lives her life with class. You never read any gossip about her and Warren Beatty -- and they've got four children together.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:58 pm

I watched it tonight. That was one of the strangest, and best, movies I've seen in a long time.