Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Jessi C — 19 Jul 2008

Joseph Cross is so cute as Augusten!!! This is the best movie ever!!!

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Jessi C on 19 Jul 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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