Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Laurel G — 25 Aug 2008

Awesome! really bazarre, and quirky. and really funny. and a little sad.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Laurel G on 25 Aug 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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