Rotten
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, AV Club
Prozac Nation
Where do you go when you've gone too far?
2003 · 1h 35m · R
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Erik Skjoldbjærg
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Prozac Nation
Overview
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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32%
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Rotten
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, Variety
Rotten
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, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Rotten
Truly depressing, a dark, mean and screechy film that still looks half-finished after years on the shelf.
Michael Booth, Denver Post
Fresh
In portraying Elizabeth Wurtzel, Ricci displays range, depth, and courage.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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