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In 1967, Susanna Kaysen is a young woman who, after a suicide attempt, is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and voluntarily checks herself into a psychiatric hospital. Inside the institution, she forms complex relationships with the other patients, particularly the charismatic but troubled sociopath Lisa Rowe. Susanna grapples with her own mental health, the questionable treatment methods, and the allure of rebellion offered by her peers, all while trying to navigate her path to recovery and self-discovery.

Girl, Interrupted received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly Angelina Jolie's Oscar-winning turn, and its sensitive portrayal of mental illness. While some found the narrative somewhat conventional, it was largely lauded for its emotional depth and strong female ensemble.

• Angelina Jolie's electrifying performance is a standout.

• The film sensitively explores the struggles of young women grappling with mental illness.

• While touching on important themes, the story sometimes relies on familiar dramatic tropes.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the powerful performances, especially Angelina Jolie's, and found the film to be an emotional and thought-provoking look at mental health struggles. Some viewers felt it was a compelling portrayal of difficult experiences.

Angelina Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film also received several other nominations and wins at various awards ceremonies.

Angelina Jolie's performance as Lisa Rowe was so intense that she reportedly requested to be restrained during scenes where her character was physically confined, to better understand the character's feeling of being trapped.