A good film all around.

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2002)

I can't tell you how long I had waited to see 'Girl, Interrupted.' When I finally got around to watching it, I was pleased with what I saw. The acting is really good, the writing is fair, I guess, and the movie itself is just a fun film to watch. I haven't had the chance to read Susanna Kaysen's book, but it is now next on my list.
Winona Ryder, who is also an executive producer, is wonderful as Susanna Kaysen. She works really well in the role and it of course wouldn't have been the same if another actress would have portrayed Kaysen. Angelina Jolie is great. I think that this is the first film of hers I have ever seen, and I would like to see her again in something else. Her Golden Globe nomination (and win) was appropriate, but I don't know if her Oscar win was. Who cares, she was good! Supporting cast members Clea Duvall, Elisabeth Moss, Brittany Murphy, Angela Bettis, and Jared Leto were all enjoyable. Vanessa Redgrave, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jeffrey Tambor were okay.
The writing was pretty good. I don't think that the film was emotional by any means. I'm glad it wasn't. The different situations revolving around each character were interesting.
I would recommend 'Girl, Interrupted' to anyone. It has its funny moments even though it is a drama. The cast is entertaining. And the score is fun. Watch it when you get a chance!