Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Chrys B — 24 Jan 2009

Pretty great however, not terribly inspiring. If there wasn't a post script I would have thrown something at the TV and rated it one star...

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Chrys B on 24 Jan 2009.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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