A must see

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 2016)

I personally love this film and I have watched it multiple times. I have seen a lot of movies and I feel the acting from both the main character, Winona Ryder, and the supporting role, Angelina Jolie, were spot on. Angelina provides a performance that may surpass Winona's. However, both characters really embrace their characters and their "crazy" personalities.
This movie shows truth about mental illness and how mental illness was perceived in the 60's. The insight into human flaws, mental illness, and profound social problems is amazing. This movie touches on so many important misconceptions of mental hospitals and the patients.
Some reviews have said this movie is over acted and dramatic. However, this is a true story. Life is usually dramatic and unnecessary. This movie did not hold back. I would highly recommend.