Redundant and unnecessary.

Let's be realistic.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Blistering performances.

Just came across this flick somehow and seeing that Ricci was in it made me watch it. Because the flicks I've seen with her are always special and good. So off I went with this sad story based on a true story.Guess a lot of teenagers will recognise the story. Not fitting in and the first sexual experience being a failure. Most of them would cope with that but some do go into a depression. Let that be the story. But not only that, her dad left her mom rather quickly so she never had a father figure which is another issue in her life. Getting involved in drinking and drugs and having sex with the boyfriend of her best friend doesn't add much towards positive way of living. Manic depression and all people surrounding her drop her. Can't say much more because I would spoil it, it's based on the real life of Elizabeth Wurtzel. If you have teens at home you will recognise some situations. Worth picking up.Gore 0/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 0/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5

I was glad to see that this was recently on one of the movie channels, since the DVD isn't available from Netflix. I'd just read the book. As someone currently prescribed to Prozac, this was a must for me, to see how--if at all-- I could identify with the character from the book/movie. Some incidents were identifiable to me. The events depicted occurred over 20 years ago, but there are still many people on Prozac today. Coming to accept that you have depression may be hard for some people, but I came to accept it and learned not to be ashamed to admit I have been on this med. This film seems to convey that message. Don't be afraid to admit you feel depressed. You can be helped.

I had no idea this is based on real life. But Christina Ricci is terrific in her role again. Even if she isn't the most likable person and her "better than everybody" persona does do little to make you sympathize with her.But that's not what the movie is after. It tries to get us into the mindset of this character (person) and it kinda succeeds in doing so. It is a drama and therefor won't really be the movie Ricci fans might seek out to see her in her Eva costume. It's still a testament to her commitment going all that way and only emphasizes the "nakedness" of her character (and vulnerability).Not an easy movie by a long shot, but who said you wanted an easy movie to watch? (unless you wanted to, but then you shouldn't watch this one)

for me,Prozac Nation was just blah.it didn't engage me on any level.i didn't care about the main character,or any of the characters,for that matter.i just didn't see the point of it.usually after watching a movie,i come to this site soon after and put in my two cents.this time i couldn't really be bothered until now,almost two weeks later.anyway,suffice to say,i didn't get anything out of the movie.basically i lost ninety five +/- minutes i'll never get back,in which i could have been doing something else more productive.if you do end up watching this movie and mange to get to the halfway point,and decide to watch to the end,(like i did)thinking it will get better,trust me,it won't.but that's just my opinion.for me,Prozac Nation is a 4/10