Girl, Interrupted

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Winona Ryder and Academy Award(r)-winner Angelina Jolie are the certifiable stars of Claymoore Hospital's South Bell ward in this wry adaptation of Susanna Kaysen's best-selling memoir.
  • Starring: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie
  • Directed by: James Mangold
  • Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
  • Release year: 1999
  • Studio: Columbia Pictures
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Synopsis: Winona Ryder and Academy Award(r)-winner Angelina Jolie are the certifiable stars of Claymoore Hospital's South Bell ward in this wry adaptation of Susanna Kaysen's best-selling memoir.
Starring: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie
Supporting actors: Clea Duvall, Brittany Murphy, Elisabeth Moss, Jared Leto, Jeffrey Tambor, Vanessa Redgrave, Whoopi Goldberg
Directed by: James Mangold
Genre: Biography, Drama
Runtime: 2 hours 8 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 1999
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language and content relating to drugs, sexuality and suicide
ASIN: B000P5CAZI
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: December 21, 1999
  • MPAA: Rated R for strong language and content relating to drugs, sexuality and suicide
  • Production Company: 3 Art Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG, Red Wagon Productions
  • USA Box Office: $ 28 Million
  • Filming Locations: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA | Harrisburg State Hospital - Cameron and Maclay Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA | Harvey Taylor Bridge, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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“ Girl, Interrupted is a nearly perfect movie based on a perfect book. ” Eliza Doll  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
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60 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning portrayal of several characters & well-earned Oscar April 26, 2002
By Jayne Ravencroft
Format:DVD
Winona Ryder is back from several years of lull in any highly memorable roles in major movies, and she is right on form with possibly her best performance yet. But that is certainly not all this movie has to offer. She plays Susannah Kaysen, an inpatient for a year at a mental hospital, who wrote the book about her real life story on which this is based. Not only Susannah but several of the other inpatients are most memorable characters. Angelina Jolie won Best Supporting Actress for playing Lisa, a sometimes menacing and always interesting patient there because of her anti-social personality. Other quite meomrable characters include a pathological liar who is Susannah's usually sweet roommate, played by Clea DuVall, and the Sullen and obsessed Daisy, who will eat nothing but chicken from her father's rotisserie, played by Brittany Murphy. Through her own struggles and interactions with the others, Susannah confronts in a memorable way some of the hot issues of the late 1960's, making this almost a nostalgia trip as well as a riveting human drama.
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars As Amusing as it is poignant July 25, 2002
By Kirsten Abercrombie
Format:DVD
Here's a look inside a mental hospital that will amply entertain while it communicates a heart-rending angst just as compellingly. Winona Ryder plays Susanna Kaysen, an inpatient in a true-life story who told her experiences in the institution in a book of the same title. Her own story is poignant but ever rivaled by that of other fellow patients. One is Georgina, Susannah's sort-of happy-go-quirky roommate. Then there's Daisy, a sad and somber patient whose story will break your heart. And there's long-time resident Polly, sweet and loveable but still a prisoner to her childhood trauma in which she set herself on fire. But stealing the show is Lisa, played by Angelina Jolie, possibly the most spellbinding of less-than-heroic movie characters since Hannibal Lecter. It is impossible not to relate to Lisa and even sympathize with her somewhat, even though she is menacing and can be cruel. She traumatizes other patients, for example taunting poor Polly and calling her "torch". Lisa is the escape artist of the group and bonds with Susannah in surprising ways. There's indeed some heavy stuff here. But it's also highly watchable with humanity and sometimes humor shining through the tragedy.
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51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl, Interrupted will leave you speechless April 21, 2000
By Eliza Doll
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After seeing so many empty movies, Girl, Interrupted certainly leaves an impression upon me. Girl, Interrupted is a nearly perfect movie based on a perfect book. Winona Ryder does an absolutely amazing job portraying lost soul Susanna Kaysen... her eyes alone do a wonderful job of portraying pain and confusion. Angelina Jolie gives yet another solid performance as this tale's tormented and tormenting sociopath; it's no surprise she won an Oscar for her interpretation of Lisa. The supporting cast of Girl, Interrupted is fantastic as well; Clea DuVall's Georgina has trapped herself in a fantasy world, Elizabeth Moss's scarred Polly never wants to grow up, and Brittany Murphy's Daisy shocks and saddens. A stunning use of flashbacks interspersed with present events moves the movie forward as you learn more about Susanna and company. The only complaint I have about this movie is the typical Hollywood ending tacked on at the end. Definitely not enough to spoil the film or even mar it slightly, but I expected better after reading the utterly compelling novel. This movie is a winner that will be enjoyed. Being 18 myself, I can completely relate: "Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy."
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars angelina jolie ( as the villain )
i purchased a copy of the book at a sale at the local library. it was a good book w/ an interesting plot. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Saleem Pernath
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie
Highly recommend watching. My wife introduced me to it. Now its one of my favorites. Angelina is totally twisted in this one.
Published 7 days ago by Kutcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a wonderful story I will never forget
This was one of the most touching films I can't honestly say I have ever seen. Winona Ryder was so brave to take on this role, knowing that this true life person she was playing... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Natja Kristy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
Drama, comedy and suspense. This movie is amazing, heavy, depressing and uplifting. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone.
Published 21 days ago by Robin
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
We really didn't get to finish it as the connection was not good. this is about the 3rd time it has happened. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Robin Johannesen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Performances
Wow! The movie was not exactly a feel-good flick, but the performances were outstanding! Even Brittany Murphy, with her smaller role, really hit it! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathryn A Ortel-Thatcher
3.0 out of 5 stars Good insight to the world of mental diabilities
It is not a very happy movie, but raises awareness for the disabilities that aren't normally in the media spot light.
Published 1 month ago by Kate Christian
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl, Interrupted
One of my favorite movies! You can really relate to these girls even though not 'suffering from insanity'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JosiesMomma
3.0 out of 5 stars good acting from Ryder and Jolie
Story line very mediocre and a little depressing. Fairly good character development. Would not suggest interrupting your schedule to watch this one.
Published 1 month ago by Dr. D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
And not offensive to women. Bonus! Probably rated R for language and dark thematic content. Five more words requir ed.
Published 1 month ago by EmilyInAZ
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