Girl Interrupted
Girl, Interrupted was the movie I chose to watch for my Film Review. This 1999 movie, directed by James Mangold, tells a true tale of a woman’s eighteen-month stay at a psychiatric hospital. This woman, Susanne Kaysen, appears to be depressed and aimless as she finishes her high school career. After a suicide attempt, she finds herself trapped in a mental institution called Claymore Hospital. Although I’ve seen this movie many of times, it still always has an impact on me. Now that I know more about psychology, I feel as though I watched the movie in a different perspective. Also, actually paying attention to every detail and analyzing the movie, has changed the way it has influenced me.
The main character in this movie, whose life it is based on, is Susanna played by Winona Ryder. Her sidekick, Lisa played by Angelina Jolie, is the next main character. Other important characters include Dr. Valerie, Daisy, Polly or “Torch,” Georgina, Susanna’s parents, and Toby. All......
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