Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Gabbs 6 — 26 May 2008

Amazing cast!Annette Bening deserves an Oscar in this movie. This one is better than The royal Tenenbaums. It worth to see.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Gabbs 6 on 26 May 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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