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Running With Scissors is about a kid growing up with an eccentric and maddening mother Annette Bening. She both inspires her son and makes his life a living hell. It’s a trip into madness especially when he runs into his mother’s psychiatrist Brian Cox and his two daughters Gwyneth Paltrow and Evan Rachel Wood. There’s some really funny parts like when Cox tries to interpret his poo but most of it is just about just how crazy, neurotic and psychotic people can be. You’re both entertained and appalled at what happens.Movie was OK but the book is much betterBased on the brilliantly written memoir/book (2002) of the same title, Running with Scissors is a witty dark comedy about humanity. The dialogue is an expert translation of book to film, and the cast is extraordinary.Based on Augusten Burroughs' 2002 memoir about his dysfunctional childhood, "Running With Scissors" (2006), is like a blend of "The Upside of Anger"(2005) and "Tideland" (2005). The film was not commercial enough for widespread theatrical release but has built up a decent size cult following and probably sold some books. If you don't like the film (or at least relate to it) it is probably because your family was not dysfunctional enough.As Paul Newman discovered when he made "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" (1972), stories about mentally disturbed mothers engaging in screaming matches don't make for upbeat movies; even with a theme of a child successfully overcoming adversity. So director Ryan Murphy was tasked by his producer with the objective of lightening up his screen adaptation of "Scissors." Unfortunately he was not entirely successful and the obvious comedic elements are awkwardly inserted and don't really work, as comedy anyway.Fortunately (at least for those able to relate to the film) his production designer and his post-production team save the day and the film achieves a nice lyrical quality. So watch for those moments that work best. These are the intricately edited montages matched to the playing of popular songs from the period (the film is set in the 1970's) including "Bennie and the Jets", "The Year of the Cat", and "Blinded by the Light". My favorite is the match-cut screams at about the midway point of the story. The film's final credits go out to "Teach Your Children", a little too obvious perhaps but a good match with the ironic tone that flows throughout the film.Momma's boy Augusten (Joseph Cross) is sent to live with his mother's well-intentioned but deeply disturbed psychiatrist Dr. Finch (Brian Cox), so basket case Mom (Annette Bening) can be properly sedated and focus on her bad poetry. Dr. Finch's household is a product of his own extreme weirdness, and is housed in a dilapidated pink mansion under the constant threat of IRS repossession. Rebellious daughter Natalie (Evan Rachel Wood basically playing her "Upside of Anger" character but with mega eye makeup), her Bible-directed sister (Gwyneth Paltrow-who nicely teases her role), his kibble-snacking wife Agnes (nicely underplayed by Jill Clayburgh), and a 35 year-old prone to violence adopted son (Joseph Fiennes).Augusten's mother is not a one dimensional Mommie Dearest. She's a complicated bundle of unfulfilled ambition with the occasional lucid moments when she is not pumped full tranquilizers. As the story moves forward she goes from being an Auntie Mame toward her adoring child to a self-absorbed free spirit. There is an anti-permissiveness subtext in much of this, with Augusten yearning for rules and structure in place of constant (usually unpleasant) surprises.Everyone in the cast delivers first-rate performances. If you can relate to the material, focus in on the best individual sequences, and overlook the director's inability to find a precise focus you should enjoy the film.Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.excellent movie if you read the book you'll love the movie very funny and entertainingThis movie is based on the NYT best selling book written by Augusten Burroughs (born Christopher Richter Robison). It has a great cast of characters and very well acted. The soundtrack of 70's music took me back to my high school days. it's a must see movie.We ordered this movie because my husband had never read the book (my favorite book). Great movie, even greater bookCan watch it over and over.I had wanted to rewatch this film so purchased it and I was pleased I had .it is an ,outside the box’ film and amazingly based on a book of someone’s story . Quirky with many LOL moments as well as poignant tear jerking episodes. Interesting game look at families and psychological issues. Highly recommendI bought this DVD on the basis of reading Augusten Burroughs's book. Maybe it's the way I read the book, but I read quite a lot of black humour in it. The film didn't seem to bring any of this humour out and left me feeling more depressed than enlightened. The acting and photography were both excellent though. This is a well put together film, but missing the humour that it craves. You simply can't have this much happening to a family without seeing the funny side.Arrived on time in excellent condition. A weird and wonderful film, charting the ups and downs of a very dysfunctional family and their meeting with a vry dysfunctional psychiatrist,played by Brian Cox. Based on a true story in fact!I suppose there is always the possibility of dissappointment if youve read the book before seeing the film. The portrayal was mildly amusing but unconvincing. I devoured the book, which I recommend. Just skip this film.me and my friend loved this so much I bought her a copy!