Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Gabi B — 19 Aug 2010

Reminds me The Secretary. But I didn't have a mood for freaky movie about homosexuals, artists and other crazy people (no offence). Maybe some other time I'm gonna watch it till the end...

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Gabi B on 19 Aug 2010.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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