I have read the book and this film although pretty daring is still not even close to the book which had Bateman and Paul in a full-fledged affair. It was kinda hard to buy that Paul would be in love with Bateman when he practically ignores him the entire film. However, I do like the film and feel bad that Roger Avary who co-wrote Pulp Fiction and shares the Oscar for best original screenplay with Tarantino for same film never really took off like Tarantino. He is definitely talented IMO.

The Rules of Attraction (2002) 7 outta 10 stars

@ana catarina fontes said:

yep. i watched this years ago when it came out, then read the book a couple of years later (a portuguese translation). yesterday i finished reading the original english version and now i just rewatched the movie and yep, roger avery nailed it. no it's not accurate in terms of characters' storyline, but it is a faithful adaptation of the novel's overall tone and, er, morals. only thing i don't really like about this movie is james van der beeken.

Bret also likes it best.