Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Jamie B — 03 May 2008

Entertaining in points. Filled in time nicely on a boring Thursday night in. Disfunctional family issues at their finest.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Jamie B on 03 May 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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