Review of Girl, Interrupted (1999) by Samantha S — 26 Dec 2009

Angelina Jolie has yet to beat this performance.

This review of Girl, Interrupted (1999) was written by Samantha S on 26 Dec 2009.

Girl, Interrupted has generally received positive reviews.

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