Girl Interrupted

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My first film reviewed is Girl, Interrupted in 1999. This movie was based on a true story of Susanna Kaysen. It is stories of her memories when she was in hospitalized in mental hospital in the 1960’s. This movie stars Winnoa Ryder and Angelina Jolie. This movie shows the characteristics of borderline personality disorder, and find your way through difficulty and challenges. I think that this movie is a work that depicts the struggle and anguish within the delicate heart of teenage girls. Susana eventually overcomes her illness and she has finally left the hospital. Angelina Jolie is also good acting.

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