Shane Black's movies have their own brand of comedy, usually related to realistic, haphazard-like action that inherently make fun of conventional action movies while also suggesting how cliche typical action movies are. Even the unique narration subtly points out how standardized and utilitarian narration typically is in films and provides insight to a character whose thoughts aren't as polished as the typical narrator/movie hero.
Roger Avary's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' The Rules of Attraction comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by many of the actors and crew members, an episode of Anatomy of a Scene from Sundance, and a preview of Avary's next film Glitterati (also an Ellis adaptation). This is a solid release from Lion's Gate that will satisfy those who found much to admire in Avary's hyperstylized film.
The director has a zany and off-beat approach to horror. I've had the pleasure of being in a more recent film of his and would say that although this movie is like all of his (a low budget feature), he continues to show a lot of promise.
This is an underrated movie that not enough people know about. It is a rare and unique find and captures the director's humble beginnings of a career. Now this guy is directing the upcoming Star Wars movie. He's come a long ways, and he deserves it.
I'm so awesome and this movie is so awesome, that I bought this DVD twice! Well, I actually forgot I bought it the first time, so now I'm going to gift the other copy to someone else. It doesn't matter anyway. You can't buy this movie enough because it is that good. It is another one of those movies that when someone walks into your place and sees that you own it, if they ever get angry with you over anything for the rest of your life, they remember back to the moment they realized you own this movie. You are forever more worth being friends with, no matter what happens.
If you don't own this movie, there is something wrong with you. It is a classic and when someone comes to your place and sees that you own it, they will have a profound respect for you and realize they are in the presence of greatness.