Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Emily W — 14 Aug 2008

This is dysfunctional and delirious. Sometimes I did miss the point, anyway I still enjoyed it.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Emily W on 14 Aug 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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