Girl Interrupted
The movie chronicles Kaysen's 18-month stay at a mental institution after being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, an affliction with symptoms so ambiguous almost any adolescent girl might qualify.
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December 06, 2005
Sounding like the scribblings from a teenager's diary, the 28-year-old Ryder lapses into self-parody.
July 04, 2005
The two leads play to their strengths.
April 09, 2005
The screenplay, by helmer Mangold, is by the numbers.
February 14, 2008
Meaty roles for an eager young female ensemble. On that level, and on several others, the movie triumphs.
January 01, 2000
Shrewd, tough, and lively.
January 01, 2011
Powerful look at mental illness; ages 16+.
January 01, 2000
It's difficult to imagine any actress today bringing more sentience and intelligence to [Ryder's] role.
June 18, 2002
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.
May 26, 2006
We end up getting thin supporters as seen through the eyes of a main character that doesn't do anything.
January 01, 2000
The inclusion of this picture on [Mangold's] resume will only enhance his future prospects.
January 01, 2000
Sensitive, well-acted.
June 24, 2006
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.
