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Running with Scissors (2006)
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Ever have one of those lives? morePlot:
Young Augusten Burroughs (Cross) absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father (Baldwin) and an unstable mother (Bening), he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch (Cox), and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Wood: "I'm Not a Homewrecker" (From WENN. 13 July 2007)
No Brainer: 'Saw IV' Set for Next Year (From Studio Briefing. 31 October 2006)
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Rated R for strong language and elements of sexuality, violence and substance abuse.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:122 min (DVD) | Argentina:116 min | USA:116 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:6 | Ireland:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | South Korea:15 | Singapore:M18 | Germany:12 | New Zealand:R16Filming Locations:
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Anachronisms: When Augusten's mother receives a rejection from the New Yorker magazine, the return address is "4 Times Square" (the magazine's current address). In the 1970s, the address was "25 W. 43rd St.," where they had been for five decades. moreQuotes:
Deirdre Burroughs: I'm available.Norman Burroughs: Five hours a day! What, I can't do that. I have to work.
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I am such a fan of the book RWS, and I couldn't wait for the movie to come out. I was not disappointed! (I have seen it twice already.) The movie was marvelously true to the book. Joseph Cross as Augusten was wonderful. In fact, all the actors were great. Seeing Annette Bening and Jill Clayburgh playing interesting "middle-aged" characters without the use of Botox was refreshing. Joseph Fiennes as Bookman was scary and sexy all at the same time. Dr. Finch was, well... see the movie.
Joseph Cross was perfect as a young Augusten. He appeared bright and wise for his age, and at the same time insecure and afraid. His ability to portray genuine emotion in the midst of such insanity was superb. He seemed at times as though he too was just an observer, as though he could not believe this was actually his life. We have not seen the last of Joseph Cross.
I predict Oscar nominations for Bening and Cross, as well as Best Picture, Best Director.