Girl, Interrupted was excellent

Rating: 9/10 (15 September 2005)

This was a well-acted drama. It escaped the trap of becoming too melodramatic and causing the audience to feel uncomfortable by the "acting out" of emotions. The playfulness and the way the young women bond with one another is also excellent - the human spirit will prevail in any circumstances.
I thought Brittany Murphy was the "sleeper" hit of the movie - her portrayal of a girl troubled by her incestuous relationship with her father and other elements of her terrible homelife while putting on a snobbish facade was amazing.
I also became a fan of Clea DuVall (Georgina) through this movie. She portrayed a great balance of tough and vulnerable as well.
It was haunting and heartbreaking, lovely, and disconcertingly familiar.