Girl, Interrupted
Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.
Critics Sentiment
Lisa cruelly mocks Daisy about her father's abuse
Susanna overdoses on aspirin and alcohol after psychiatric episode
The film reaches its emotional peak during Lisa's cruel taunting of Daisy, followed by the devastating aftermath of Daisy's suicide, before gradually recovering as Susanna finds her strength and confronts Lisa.
Critics consistently praised the performances, particularly Angelina Jolie's Oscar-winning turn as Lisa, while finding the film most powerful during its middle section at Daisy's apartment. The sentiment builds from a solid but conventional opening to exceptional dramatic heights, with reviewers noting the authentic portrayal of mental illness and strong ensemble work, though some found the resolution slightly predictable.
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Winona Ryder
Susanna
Angelina Jolie
Lisa
Clea DuVall
Georgina
Brittany Murphy
Daisy
Elisabeth Moss
Polly
Jared Leto
Tobias Jacobs
Jeffrey Tambor
Dr. Potts
Vanessa Redgrave
Dr. Wick
Whoopi Goldberg
Valerie
Angela Bettis
Janet
Jillian Armenante
Cynthia
Drucie McDaniel
M-G
Alison Claire
Gretta
Christina Myers
Margie
Joanna Kerns
Annette
Travis Fine
John
Gloria Barnhart
Older Catatonic
Josie Gammell
Mrs. McWilley
Bruce Altman
Prof. Gilcrest
Mary Kay Place
Mrs. Gilcrest
Crew
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