Prozac Nation (2001), Erik Skjoldjaerg
3.5/5
On first viewing I hated this film, thinking it a poor adaptation of a complex and powerful memoir that portrayed all the characters as narcissistic. However the film has grown on me and while it does have it's faults, it does overall convey the transformation of what is a collection of experiences and emotions of Elizabeth Wurtzel into a coherent narrative. Christina Ricci gives a good performance and isn't afraid to appear unlikeable. The film is at times cliche and others authentic and it does gloss over the idea of "recovery" quite a bit. Overall an interesting and at times authentic portrayal of mental illness.
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