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The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Seduction Is An Art

20036.11h 36m

Overview

Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

Directed by Neil LaBute
Written by Neil LaBute
Produced by Philip Steuer, Andrew Lipson, Gail Mutrux
Box Office0Revenue: $736K

Top Cast

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Adam

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Jenny

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Evelyn Ann Thompson

Frederick Weller

Frederick Weller

Phillip

Themes & Keywords

seductioncollegelovefriendsbetrayalmakeover

About The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2003 exploring themes of seduction, college, love, friends, betrayal, makeover. Directed by Neil LaBute, it stars Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Rachel Weisz. Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

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