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Those of you who were waiting so impatiently for the release of this movie version of Elizabeth Wurtzel's chemically enhanced Weltschmerz will be as sorry as the film itself... Jan 19, 2018 | Full Review…
Those of you who were waiting so impatiently for the release of this movie version of Elizabeth Wurtzel's chemically enhanced Weltschmerz will be as sorry as the film itself...
John Leonard
There's really no reservoir of sympathy deep enough to support a whiny, navel-gazing Harvard student who turns her depression into a show-stopping spectacle. Jan 5, 2007
There's really no reservoir of sympathy deep enough to support a whiny, navel-gazing Harvard student who turns her depression into a show-stopping spectacle.
Scott Tobias
The self-centered brat at the center of Prozac Nation spends most of her time making life miserable for everyone around her, but there's little reason the public should have to pay for the same privilege. Jan 5, 2007
The self-centered brat at the center of Prozac Nation spends most of her time making life miserable for everyone around her, but there's little reason the public should have to pay for the same privilege.
Todd McCarthy
Ninety-eight minutes of this movie and you may find yourself reaching for Prozac or the antidepressant of your choice. A cheap shot, to be sure, but the movie earns it. Mar 4, 2005 | Rating: D+
Ninety-eight minutes of this movie and you may find yourself reaching for Prozac or the antidepressant of your choice. A cheap shot, to be sure, but the movie earns it.
Robert Denerstein
Truly depressing, a dark, mean and screechy film that still looks half-finished after years on the shelf. Mar 4, 2005 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…
Truly depressing, a dark, mean and screechy film that still looks half-finished after years on the shelf.
Michael Booth
In portraying Elizabeth Wurtzel, Ricci displays range, depth, and courage. Mar 11, 2003 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
In portraying Elizabeth Wurtzel, Ricci displays range, depth, and courage.
James Berardinelli
It should be no surprise that a flick about depressives turns into a depressing film. May 29, 2010 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
It should be no surprise that a flick about depressives turns into a depressing film.
Dennis Schwartz
Ricci commits fully, driven to bring Wurtzel's demons to life. Sep 22, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Ricci commits fully, driven to bring Wurtzel's demons to life.
Rob Gonsalves
Prozak Nation is a manipulative, cloying take on depression, a watered down film from a watered down book. Jun 21, 2007 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
Prozak Nation is a manipulative, cloying take on depression, a watered down film from a watered down book.
Jason Gorber
The film avoids disease-of-the-week sentimentality with Ricci's calm, reasoning voice-over juxtaposing her erratic behavior; she realizes what she's doing but just can't stop. May 26, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The film avoids disease-of-the-week sentimentality with Ricci's calm, reasoning voice-over juxtaposing her erratic behavior; she realizes what she's doing but just can't stop.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Outside of Ricci, everything's been sucked out to a bland finish. Sep 28, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
Outside of Ricci, everything's been sucked out to a bland finish.
Rory L. Aronsky
it seems that Elizabeth's problem isn't that she's clinically depressed. It's because she's a first class a-hole. (That's a scientific term) Sep 2, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
it seems that Elizabeth's problem isn't that she's clinically depressed. It's because she's a first class a-hole. (That's a scientific term)
Kevin Carr
The strong performances from Ricci and Lange elevate this depressing drama and prevent us from fully hating a troubled character who can't stop hurting everyone around her, and it is very sad how it shows the tragic effects of depression on a person and on those who love her.
Super Reviewer
For anyone suffering from depression, Elizabeth Wurtzel's 1994 memoir was a boon. This film reflects on her time at Harvard, and the battle that ensued as she took on her demons. Starring Christina Ricci in the titular role, Lizzie has to take on her past demons now that she's away from home. Her mother (Lange) and father (Campbell) went through an irrefutably volatile divorce that still has a negative impact on Lizzie. She has battled through all this before, but now that she's in Harvard, devoid of a lot of human contact or the comforts of home, she unravels. Unable to break from her writing, addicted to drugs and alcohol, vehement, even to her supporters, and co-dependent of her first love, Rafe, Lizzie is lost in a sea of darkness. The film doesn't speak of someone's inability to cope, and isn't driving towards the point of being an indie feature. Most of the film features a build-up of tension between Lizzie and her mother, and the problems Lizzie faces in recovery. Lizzie is also a very emotional and bitter young woman, who thrashes out at anyone she could call a friend, and while this isn't a clear indication of what a depressed person looks like, it does make the character interesting. Her recovery after her prognosis and the steps she takes make for a great watch; for any young adult or teenager who is currently having their own trials and tribulations. Still, there's something so over the top about this film that it remains uncontrollably uncomfortable for the audience. Ricci is probably the worst indicator of this, because her acting is so hammy at times. She screams at the top of her lungs, and always cries. There's never any introspection, no darkness or true sadness, just an inability to understand what is happening to her. That and the performance seems comedic after a few too many wails. Lange gives yet another great performance as a mother stuck between caring for her daughter and living her own life, and Biggs is interesting for once, if a little stilted.
Okay if you like depressing movies about people who are completely self destructive. Personally, I knew too many of them in high school to want to spend another 2 hour with them.
Ricci is fabulous, but the film is like a two hour complaint.
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