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Girl, Interrupted

R

Released Jan 14, 2000

2h 7m

Drama

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Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside -- like the seductive and dangerous Lisa (Angelina Jolie) -- or the often difficult world of reality on the outside.

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Critics Consensus

Angelina Jolie gives an intense performance, but overall Girl, Interrupted suffers from thin, predictable plotting that fails to capture the power of its source material.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's an interesting story, based on actual events.

Rated: A

Sep 12, 2017

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

Time Out

Does it matter that every time Jolie's offscreen the film wilts a little? Ryder should be perfect as the bright spark; her lines are sharp as a knife. There's a gap, however, between what we hear and what we see.

Jun 24, 2006

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

A muddled production that misses the jarring tone of the autobiographical book by Susanna Kaysen on which it is based. The film is entertaining, but not very powerful.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Michael Cuby

them.

In our modern political climate, I can't think of a better narrative to revisit.

Sep 28, 2022

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Girl, Interrupted is well-performed but hollow - and ultimately unsatisfying.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 28, 2020

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Antonia Quirke

Independent on Sunday

The film is entirely disposable. Watching a group of teenagers "tongue their meds" (which does not mean doing something rude with a junior doctor) and sobbing out of windows is boring.

Nov 27, 2017

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Heaven G

I chose the film rating and mental health rating with 5 stars due to the accuracy this film portrays mental health disorders especially borderline personality disorder. It shows a true showcase of how people who struggle with patterns of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity throughout this film. As well as how it was portrayed in the 1960's. To top it off, Winona Ryder's and Angelina Jolie's acting was top notch. I would recommend this film to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of how mental illness can take control of people's lives, but also to get a better understanding of their struggles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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helder f

This movie approaches mental illness from a perspective from a patient. This is important to note. This is not a movie that a good psychoanalyst would write, as all characters are very shallowly represented in their psychological suffering . In fact, none of the characters is very likable, perhaps exactly because they’re all represented as flawed and self absorbed in their misery. Nonetheless, it is still able to reflect the problem of mental health and its treatment. The lack of her knowledge of what her own conflicts are is telling. One would hope that after 18 months, one would learn a bit more about herself. A person who is not very psychologically minded and holds to their symptoms and a possibly a therapeutic approach that doesn’t foster curiosity over oneself. She thus come up with some answers, which are as simplistic as her lack of answers. Another aspect that’s well captured is the relationships that are established among patients despite their illness. I think the casting is great. Almost typed. Wyona brings up the flavor of self indulgent sufferer. If they selected Hathaway for this role, I think the effect would have been similar. Goldberg, the grandiose nurse who thinks she knows it all. Jolie is a bit out of place and her role required a bit more of acting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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s a

amazing plot, amazing acting, amazing story, amazing movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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Evelina N

Incredible film! It's so easy to get attached to a character, they are all so so interesting in their own ways! So diverse yet they all have something in common. The acting is phenomenal, there is happiness, freedom, love, connection and healing as well as sadness, jealousy, anger, frustration, confusion, manipulation and tragedy. Once you watch it, there will 100% be a part that sticks with you for a while. The story line is never ending, always something happening. 100/10.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Mellissa R

É errado você levemente se identificar com um pouco de cada personagem? Se for, me prendam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Shioka O

The film itself is irritating to watch and based on a true story. Well-performed young actors especially Jolie's screen presence made this worth-watching.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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James Mangold

Director

Winona Ryder

Susanna Kaysen

Angelina Jolie

Lisa

Clea Duvall

Georgina

Brittany Murphy

Daisy

Elisabeth Moss

Polly

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Synopsis

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside -- like the seductive and dangerous Lisa (Angelina Jolie) -- or the often difficult world of reality on the outside.

Director: James Mangold
Producer: Carol Bodie, Winona Ryder
Screenwriter: Susanna Kaysen, James Mangold, Lisa Loomer, Anna Hamilton Phelan
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Red Wagon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexuality|Drug Use|Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 14, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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