Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Nicolas M — 29 Apr 2011

Could we get a director that can direct please? The book could have made a wonderful black black black comedy...

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Nicolas M on 29 Apr 2011.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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