The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction, while categorized as Comedy, Drama, and Romance, elicits a predominantly dark and cynical emotional response. Audiences will experience significant **Sadness** and **Melancholy** due to the pervasive sense of unfulfilled lives, unrequited love, and the bleak, nihilistic outlook of the characters. **Anxiety** is high, driven by the characters' self-destructive behaviors, drug dealing, and the chaotic, often toxic relationship dynamics. The film's depiction of moral decay and depravity leads to strong feelings of **Disgust** and a sense of the content being **Disturbing**. The 'Comedy' aspect manifests as dark, satirical **Humor**, rather than lighthearted joy. Despite the characters' flaws, there's a degree of **Empathy** for their struggles with identity and connection, while the 'Romance' elements evoke **Love** and **Hope** that are frequently misguided or ultimately unfulfilled, reinforcing the overall somber tone.