The Rules of Attraction
dir. Roger Avary · 2002
The pursuit of connection and meaning often leads to disillusionment and chaos in the lives of young people navigating their desires and identities.
Sean Bateman navigates the treacherous waters of Camden College, where his life is a whirlwind of drugs, casual sex, and unfulfilled desires. As he grapples with his feelings for Lauren, a girl caught in a web of shallow relationships, the film immerses you in a world where every connection feels both vital and hollow.
Camden College. Sean Bateman is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest, as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde is, technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson, who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara, has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton, who used to date Lauren, is openly bisexual and attracted to Mitchell Allen, who's dating Candice to prove to Paul that he's not gay. Sean loves Lauren. Paul loves Sean. And Lauren may love Sean.
