Winona in the cuckoo's nest

Rating: 9/10 (11 April 2000)

I couldn't avoid the comparison between the performance of the two leading actresses in this amazing movie. As I couldn't avoid the comparison with the brilliant "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" of 1975. The latter was an unbeatable classic with Jack Nicholson earning the Oscar and with a plot close to perfection. "Girl, Interrupted" is a more soft and realistic movie. The pace is slower, but it gives you time to appreciate the interpretation of the excellent cast, with Winona at her best playing Susanna Kaysen. Her sequences with Whoopi and Jolie are memorable and she deserved an Oscar nomination. As for Angelina, she has played a strong character with great talent. She plays every sequence naturally, and makes them look easy for her. However, I think Winona's character is deeper and more difficult to play than Angelinas's Lisa. Winona has clearly devoted herself to her character in this movie. She might not be as versatile as Angelina, but she is perfect for this kind of role. If you don't like Winona Ryder (is that possible?), you can still enjoy this movie because of the supporting cast (Elizabeth Moss is also awesome as Polly).