Review of Prozac Nation (2003) by Kate B — 26 Jun 2007

Intelligent, depressing, and thought-provoking.

This review of Prozac Nation (2003) was written by Kate B on 26 Jun 2007.

Prozac Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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People say that this film is self-pitying and yes of course it is that's what depression is, this is my favourite film, it's brilliant…

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By Fascade F (177) on 24 Mar 2011

Adored the book. Hated the movie. It just doesn't capture Wurtzel's spirit and does not do her justice…

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By Stefanie F (82) on 14 Jun 2011

Christina Ricci is amazing in this movie. But it was hard to watch at times and was filmed in a very dizzying way. I recommend it just to see Ricci…

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By Jonny B (421) on 31 Mar 2011

I found the portrayal of the problem very accurate and Ricci's acting truly convincing…

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By Yaney B (1) on 08 Jun 2012

A lot of the quotes describe perfection perfectly and I hope I'm going to read the book. Christina Ricci, in my opinion, plays wonderfully this role…

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By Marybeth W (37) on 16 Jun 2011

I really wanted this to be good because I was a big fan of the book way before there was talk of a film, but it just didn't quite live up to…

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By Moya W (478) on 25 Apr 2013

I liked the storyline, and the fact that it's a true story makes it all the more heartbreaking…

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