how much is biographical...

Apparently this film is based on the life of Augusten Burroughs, the author of the book "Running with Scissors". While I was not interested in the book, the movie was certainly enjoyable, but how much of it is really biographical... As Olivia says, it is "so unbelievable and yet so real". Some situations will make you laugh, and others you will simply be stunned! I took it as a comedy, but I'm not sure how funny this was supposed to be. If this is indeed Burroughs' life at the age of 15, he certainly had an interesting lifestyle and it obviously shaped his personality, and you either love or hate him. - It is a fascinating film, with a good cast. Paltrow, Bening, Baldwin, Cox, Fiennes... I simply can't imagine other actors giving these captivating performances.

7/10