Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Nicolette H — 28 Feb 2016

This was... it was... man listen... you should see this film at least once... & read the book as well... I will be.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Nicolette H on 28 Feb 2016.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul Constant (3) for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (891) on 28 Feb 2018

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I herd it was a must see for all people who want to be thearpist, like myself. They were right…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 22 Jul 2012

Too censored compared to the book. It was missing a lot and without reading the book, I think I'd feel lost…

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By Serena F (60) on 06 Feb 2013

I read the book first and thought it was disturbing but pretty good. I was looking forward to this movie and was pretty let down…

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By Gazebo09 (1) on 06 Aug 2013

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Running With Scissors is the true story of Augusten Burroughs childhood, one that he himself admits is so far out there, that no one will believe…

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A hard first half, but an amazing working through of the craziness. Beautiful end. Amazing acting. And ultimately life affirming…

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By Jessica H (1,882) on 27 Jul 2012

The character are a mess, the story is over the top, but if you can get into it, you'll be hooked by these things…

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