Girl Interrupted (1999): Why Brittany Murphy should have won an Academy Award.
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- It was tough doing this video. I meant to get it out months ago. I believe that Brittany Murphy was one of the best actors of her generation. She had so much range and depth and often made a film better because she was a part of it.
WARNING - This video very briefly discusses suicide and SA through the context of the film. You have been warned.
SIDE NOTE - I could only show a partial of this scene due to copyright. Apologies.
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Brittany Murphy should have definitely won an Oscar. I miss her so much! She was a gifted artist. RIP.
@desiderata333, I miss her too. It's hard watching some movies and listening to artist who have passed away and were on the cusp of greatness. Brittany, Aaliyah, Heath and so many others should be here. I agree with you 100% Brittany was a gifted artist. Thank you again for another awesome comment and thank you for your support.
I always thought Brittany was the most impactful character in that movie. She was heartbreakingly terrifying. She was so underrated during her time and I think that now that she's been gone for 15 years, people are starting to reflect on her talent and genius. That same woman was Luanne Platter on King of the Hill!
@zoilalulu3798 you took the words right out of my mouth when you said "the most impactful" Brittany was the type of actor if she wanted could be a great lead, a great character actress, voice actress or supporting character. It did not matter her impact was felt. There are actors today who would kill to be as memorable as her. I'm proud to be a fan and I hope wherever she is, she is in a better place. Thank you for your beautiful comment. Have a good one!
Brittany’s role and acting in this film is seriously underrated. And Winona Ryder also did amazingly in the lead. I don’t think it is fair for Jolie to have gotten all the attention. This should have been more perceived as an ensemble cast, beyond Winona as the lead, if anything.
@DD-nt8uj. I agree with you this film should have been perceived as an ensemble cast and to some extent it was. From a marketing standpoint it appears that this film was promoted as not only awards bait but a chance to elevate Winona Ryder or the new up and comer Angelina Jolie.
I also heard or read something from Elisabeth Moss who played Polly "Torch" Clark that the cast was split into two camps. "The Winona Ryder Camp and the Angelina Jolie Camp" off set. So there seems to be some intention on pitting these two against one another for artistic and marketing purposes.
Long story short every single cast member besides Jared Leto (just kidding) did a great job in the film. However for me Brittany outshines them all for so brief of a time she was on screen. Her passing might have colored my perception to feel this way but I don't think so.
Sorry for the long response your comment was very intriguing to me. Thank you for your support and have a good one.
Jolie's character was bigger and more showy. Plus, she had the industry connections. But BM was better.
@angelcitystudio Thank you for your insightful comment. I almost forgot Angelina was the daughter of a Hollywood legend and all. Her role was more showy and that is why Murphy stands out so brightly compared to Jolie to me.
She had to work with far less and capitalized on every single second she was on screen.
Have a awesome weekend and thanks for the support!
the evil type roles tend to be easier and funner in fact but brittany's role was vulnernable... lisa seemed one dimensional...reminded me of my brother a lot... i just know in the book, the real daisy turned her stuffed animals to face them away when she was being SA...cuz she was a child and her stuffed animals were her friends and she was ashamed..that broke my heart.
Brittany Murphy was acting. Angelina Jolie was being herself.
@@kimmyfreak200I read the book years ago but forgot that part, god, that's heartbreakingly sad. 🙁
Im not surprised that Angelina won. Her character is the most twisted, evil, reckless yet fragile and mysterious of all. The way Lisa calmly and brilliantly pushes Daisy towards suicide with words and than gets destroyed by Susie's words themselves in the end. Every actress deserved to get big recognition in that movie, so Im sure it wasn't an easy decision.
@MechPhoenix I really like your perspective. Angelina deserved that award she ate every crumb of that role. This film was filled with so much talent and I want to thank you for pointing that out. I hope that it wasn't a easy decision. For me If I was in charge and could go back in time. I would give the award to Brittany though. Call me selfish but she even to this day sticks with me. The entire movie shifts leading up to that scene and afterwards.
I'm going to stop gushing again. Thank you for your incredibly insightful comment and have a wonderful day!
I remember being forced to watch this film at a sleepover in 8th grade, not knowing anything about it beforehand, and it broke me. Daisy, and especially her death, is pretty much the only thing that I remember about it.
@CravenWolf1986 yeah this film has many moments but like you mention, this is the only scene that sticks with me long after the credits roll. Thank you for sharing your insights and have a good one.
I cannot listen to that Skeeter Davis song without thinking of this scene. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever witnessed and it still haunts me to this day. She was such a tremendous talent
@saraivy I don't know what it is about certain songs. I feel the same way about "Hotel California" by the Eagles. Everytime I hear that song its at night either when I'm driving or at home. Its creepy.
Anyhoo, thank you so much for your comment. Brittany was a one in a million talent and there will never be another. I never knew Brittany personally but I miss her all the same. Have a good one.
Most suicide is caused by feelings of homelessness caused by overwhelming situations. Its not necessarily because people feel depressed or sad. But yeah, Brittanny deserved recognition for that role. You could feel her shame and self hatred through the screen.
@zztopz7090 Thank you for providing your insights. Brittany deserved so many accolades during her time. Have a good one.
Thank you for recognising Murphy’s performance in this film. Such a tragedy that her life was cut short.
@katecoffee4744, Thank you for your wonderful comment, and for being a fan of Brittany. Eventhough she is gone Brittany is immortalized through the people who love her and her various films and music endeavors. Have a good one.
It really is tragic, she was so talented and seemed like such a sweet person. She was gone way too soon.
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Brittany’s acting always felt so real, in this movie the characters felt realistic but there was something about Daisy that felt realistically terrifying. She was hugely talented
@jo7433, That is the beautiful brilliance of Brittany Murphy. She could access that rawness, sorrow, and terror so well. I assume she was an empath and I would also assume that accessing those deep feelings takes some type of toll on you. I know that Heath Ledger was very similar after playing the Joker. It was too much of a role for him and he gave everything he had and it shows.
Talent, genius, empathy is a gift and a curse sometimes. Thank you very much for your insightful comment. Have a good one.
We hadn't seen that many character's like Jolie's in cinema for women in the 90s so I imagine that's why she won. However, we are more used to that now and we also are more knowledgeable on SA that we can feel and see the amazing acting that Brittany Murphy did in this movie.
Even in the book Jolie's character wasn't as pronounced.
Brittany's character is the only one I always want to know more about.
@RandomSubjects, thank you for adding your insights regarding the significant distinction between Lisa Rowe portrayed on screen versus the book. The subject matter and themes of the film are not easy to discuss and I respect the cast and crew for making this film possible.
There are so many nuances to everyone's performances in the film. I just get goosebumps every time I see Brittany's portrayal of Daisy. Her last scene in the film even to this day terrifies me.
Thanks again for your feedback and have a good one.
“What they don’t know is that you like it” ….as someone who had struggled heavily with my abuse because it teetered so closely on the line between love and agony….I remember looking at Brittany’s face and breaking down. She looked as turmoiled and shameful as I felt…it was one of the most palpable performances I’ve ever seen.
@briar5, I'm sorry you went through what you went through and I want to thank you for your strength, and for sharing something so hurtful and personal. Brittany had full access to all of her emotions not many actors or people can tap in the way she did. Hell as a guy it's hard for me to even now. (I'm trying everyday tho.)
Brittany could be as calm as a breeze or as powerful as a hurricane. I'm honored to be a fan, I hope wherever she is she is happy and safe. Thank you so much for your comment and support. Have a wonderful day!
Daisy was my favorite in that movie.
@sourpatchkid394, I 100% agree with you. Daisy was my favorite too she is the reason Susanna finds the strength to wake up and challenge Lisa. All three women, Winona, Angelina and Brittany are exceptional actresses and this movie was a theatrical kumite for all of them to spar with one another.
However, I'm partial to Brittany. She just had something extra, something magical. I'm going to stop now with the words but I wanted to thank you for your awesome comment and support.
Have a great weekend!
@@yikesreviewsI agree, she really did have something magical. I respect all of these actresses a hell of a lot but there was something really special about her. Hell, even her laugh was like magic, impossible to hear without smiling or laughing too. It's sad she didn't get the recognition she deserved when she was still with us.
Winona Ryder was admirable in that although she played the lead and was also one of the movie's producers, she seemed to want to provide a vehicle for other young, female co-stars to shine. Usually the lead keeps most of the glory for themselves, whereas Ryder played Susanna in a way that did not overshadow other memorable characters. That was why Lisa and Daisy's characters were also able to stand out so much. If Lisa was the movie's heartbeat and adrenaline, Daisy was its dark, sad soul. It could not have been done with actresses less accomplished than Jolie and Murphy. As you say, the latter's microexpressions and the way she gets under the character's skin, have made this secondary character as immortal as many leads. Indeed, Brittany deserved a major award in her lifetime and I wish she was remembered more by the film industry.
@danielaf1487, thank you so much for your call out regarding Winona Ryder. I had no idea about her drive to place the next generation of actresses out front on stage. I should have know this about Winona. She is a consummate professional and an outstanding actress. Upon learning this information it makes her character to me a bit more endearing. Knowing her ultimate goal.
I can look at this film again with new eyes. Although I will always stand by Brittany ten toes down. I can't help it. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
@@yikesreviews - Yes, Ryder was also clearly SO happy for Angelina when she won the Oscar, you can see it for yourself if you look up the video of Jolie picking up the award. I do agree with you regarding Murphy deserving the award just as much, if not more. I guess when it came to the nominations, though, Daisy did not have as many lines or screen time. I hope you have a wonderful day, too!
I have not seen that picture in at least 20 years. I mostly recall it as feeling rather cruel, pointless and unpleasant. But I certainly remember this Brittany Murphy performance. So fragile, raw and vulnerable. As you put it haunting. Easily the most memorable part for me, outshining a rather stacked cast.
Also, you are spot on that she would have made a fascinating Harley Quinn. Lightly cursing at you for feeding me that notion. Never going go forget that now. As though her passing was not tragic enough already. She had already briefly shown an uncanny ability to balance a comic book tone with her small role in Sin City. Playing it almost goofy whilst overwrought and sincere. Very few performers can make that kind of thing work.
That's because it didn't have a real plot. The movie script was written from the author's diaries, and there was no real conclusion. She has commented on the fact that she was surprised that they found a way to tell a story, because she never felt like there was any closure about that time in her life.
@saxonkrautz, I 100% agree with you. Almost every single actress in this movie has either gone on to write, produce, direct, or win an award. The cast was stacked, but Brittany was something else and if the director had given her more time on screen, I'm pretty sure she would have won something. Brittany was a quiet genius who had so much to show the world. Her Harley Quinn would have been legendary.
Thanks again for your support. Have a good one.
@@0therM0ther.01 Ah, that makes sense, thanks for the informative update. Reminds me of On the Road. So many people told me I would love that book but it was such a meandering mess. For me Kerouac came across only slightly more insightful than the delusional entitled delinquents in his company. All with little to no acknowledgement or shame about the people they used and abused along the way. Somehow presented with a smug air of pseudo-profundity.
She was always overlooked, but I’m glad her fans still see her for the amazingly talented person she was.
RIP Brittany Murphy
@arkhane17, True talent, is often overlooked for more commercially pleasing fare. She picked roles that challenged convention. That challenged her creatively. I admire that in her she was always memorable and always made a scene work regardless of the actors, director or writers she worked with.
Thank you so much for your comment and support. Have a good one.
You are a very kind man. God bless you.
@desiderata333, thank you for your beautiful comment. Have a very blessed day and thank you for your support.
It is so hard for me to watch any movie with Brittany Murphy in it. She was so talented. Her skin was in the game in every single role she played and voiced.
@j.elizabeth4621 Same. There are only a few movies I can watch with Brittany Murphy in it and it's really hard for me to venture out and explore her whole catalog. I really love the movies when she is happy and bubbly and I try to stay away from the darker toned ones. She did put a 110% of herself in every role and I love her for that. I wish all actors could do the same but there is only one Brittany Murphy. Thank you for your comment and have a good one.
I respect someone admitting that a scene is too much for them, especially when it comes to a female character suffering.
@Frenchbootleg, As a man who has grown up with a lot of strong women I have been raised to recognize when I'm being hurtful and when I'm being weak. I'm not great at it but I get better at recognizing it everyday. This might sound very Pollyannaish but I wish the world could recognize and respect when a person is suffering regardless of race and gender.
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. I respect and appreciate you for taking the time to write it. Have a wonderful day!
@@yikesreviewsI was going to subscribe anyway as I liked your perspective on Brittany as an actor, but you seem like a nice person too, haha, you too have a wonderful day :) !
damn, she really would've been a great Harley Quinn
@eliza6971 She would have been the best Harley! Thank you for your comment and support. Have a good one.
So true ❣️
BM is great in " SPUN"
@graffic13 I'm going to be honest with you. I have stayed away from it as well as the film the "The Dead Girl". For obvious reasons. I'm feeling a little braver now though. I tell you what though. "Spun" is on Tubi and I'm going to watch it this weekend and I will tell you about it.
I might just do a review. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for your support.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Spun is mostly just fun. Rewatched it a few weeks ago. She really was great in that. She was great in everything.
Skeeter Davis’ song is the saddest song I’ve ever heard and I only know it because of this movie and the tragic scene. So whenever I hear it I think of Brittany in this movie. This song is so haunting and very dark.🖤
@rileygranderson6125 Same! If I hear that song I will turn it off, or cover my ears if I can't turn it off. I don't want to besmirch those who like that song. For me it's just too creepy. Thank you so much for your comment and support. Have a good one.
God I’m so happy that you love Brittany so much and didn’t forget about her! I think some people will never understand how special and captivating she was! I don’t see a single actress that’s on her level nowadays. For me personally they don’t have that magic that Brittany has/had.
@rileygranderson6125 captivating is an apt word for Brittany. Like I said in the video my favorite movie of hers is Drop Dead Gorgeous. She was a supporting character but every time she was on screen she was infectious. I giggled when she giggled. I like how she respected her brother and their talent as a Liza Minnelli impersonator. I'm going to stop gushing about Brittany or I will not stop.
Thank you as always for your wonderful and insightful comments. Have a wonderful day.
brittany kept crying when she was in the noose when they were filming
@kimmyfreak200 I really wish I did not know that but, I'm glad I did. She was filled with so much emotion and empathy I can understand that embodying Daisy Randone would have a bleeding effect on her. Thanks for the comment and have a good one.
the movie was very drawn out and Susanna's reason and story for even being in the mental hospital just feels forced there are better movies that deal with mental health way better than this movie. The story would have hit harder if it was focused on daisy's struggles, her character was the best part of the story.
lulupew5261, I agree with you that the movie was drawn out. I agree that there are better movies regarding mental illness "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest", "Francis", etc. However, what I love about Girl Interrupted is how the story uses Daisy's death to give Susanna the courage to stand against Lisa. Even though Daisy lost the battle with Lisa she gave her strength to Susanna to defy Lisa. To carry on.
I also agree with you if they focused on Daisy's character it would hit harder but I think that is the genius of Brittany. She did not need an entire movie to show her impact give her one hour or one minute and you will remember her regardless. She was just that good!
Thank you so much for providing your insights and support. I really appreciate it. Have a good one.
Love Brittany Murphy so much god I miss her much rest in peace babygirl 😢❤
Really, neither Jolie nor Murphy should have won. Perhaps neither should have even been nominated.
@liteflightify You bring up an interesting argument. Thank you for providing your opinion on the matter. Have a wonderful day!
I completely agree with you on this review, her performance was phenomenal, heartbreaking and absolutely unforgettable. And thanks for including that hotline and looking out for others. I subscribed to your channel after this review was recommended to me and I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your content. 🙂
Your appreciation brings tears to my eyes. Absolutely love your take, Brittany is even too good for an Oscar 🩷 forever remembered as a cut above
@borntodiy I'm sorry I made you cry. I'm so happy that this video resonated so much that you provided a beautiful comment. Brittany was a star and her energy, spirit and brilliance will last forever. Thanks again for your support and have a wonderful day!
@@yikesreviews please continue your series! 🩵 Thank you have a wonderful day as well
She was such a versatile actress but her legacy fell alway under the radar of the Academy eventhough she gave so many Oscar worthy performances: Girl, interrupted, Don't say a word and my most favourite of hers Dead girl.
@arontamas5639 I 100% agree with you. She had so much depth and could switch her emotions in a millisecond. One day I will be brave enough to watch her in "The Dead Girl" I just need time. Thank you for your comment and support and have a good one.
@@yikesreviews It really will be hard! With the fact in real life she also did not make it..... really depressing but her greatest role for sure!
Her scenes were easily the most memorable. I agree. Great video!!
@delicatedominance, Thank you so much for your awesome comment and words of encouragement. Have a good one.
whoa just a few days ago i was thinking about how brittany murphy should have gotton an oscar for that part....
@kimmyfreak200, great minds think alike. Thank you for your comment and support. Have a good one.
ABSOLUTELY!! she stole that movie! no way Jolie deserved hers, Ryder was better. as well.
@erzebetb There is no lie in your statement. Brittany stands above them all imho. Thank you so much for your awesome comment and support. Have a wonderful day!
Omg Brittany Murphy will always be my favourite actress❣️And this move is one of my all time favourite🌟Brittany was massively talented and she could play problematic characters so well! She was brilliant in Girl Interrupted, don’t say a word, sin city, spun etc. She is the real Harley Quinn is what I always say! She could’ve played Harley like no other. Nevertheless I find Hollywood kind of let her down in the end. She deserved so much more. My Beautiful Queen Brittany ❤️🔥🌹🌟
@rileygranderson6125 Thank you for your beautiful comment and thank you for being a fellow fan of Brittany. Hollywood very nature is to let people down. Brittany really could have done anything she wanted. Much like another beloved actor Chadwick Boseman, they both used the time they had left to make such an impact and deserved all of the awards and accolades.
I think that is what matters. Impact. What type of impact do you want to leave on the world? Brittany certainly gave her all and I respect her for that.
Thank you for your support and have a good one.
There is a video here on youtube set to Off to the Races by Lana Del Ray that consists of movie clips of Brittney and Heath. It makes it look like Joker and Harley. I think you would like it.
The channel is Lay me to sleep or lay me down to sleep…can’t quite remember, but I remember the video.
She was made to play Harley. ❤
@@bloodysweetzombiegirl You actually want me to breakdown and cry! Just kidding. I will try and hunt for it. Thanks for the recommendation and comment. Have a good one!
Amazing analysis. Can't wait to see what else you upload
@allisontitchenal Thank you for your awesome comment and encouragement. Have a good one.
Man, have you seen her in Freeway?
@Aes.shebeast, Nope but I want to it's on Tubi as well so I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation and support. Have a wonderful day!
I absolutely agree, thank you for making our opinion heard! What do you think of the last movie she acted in? Abandoned (2010), in my opinion, lacks structure and obviously shows Brittanny Murphy s unhealthy state :(
@mchineberry, awesome name and icon by the way. Quality even if it's unappreciated at the time of it's creation always stands the test of time. There are some critics that say Brittany fell off acting wise in the later years of her life.
Life is funny some people push themselves and others to the brink and find some way to make a comeback (Robert Downey Jr. etc.) Others are not so lucky and succumb. I have not seen "Abandoned" because it was her last movie. I'm really sensitive to things like that but I'm willing to give it another try. It's on Tubi as well and I will watch it and let you know my thoughts.
Sorry for the long reply and thank you for the wonderful and insightful comment. Have a awesome weekend!
@@yikesreviews thank you so much!🩷 I agree with you!! Quality over quantity at all times! I have seen Abandoned on youtube funnily enough some months ago. I dont think Brittanny fell of acting wise with time, I just think that the particular movie Abandoned is an unhappy case of a messy movie that’s also very cliche.
I appreciate that you answered my comment with honesty and I can’t wait to see more of your future videos!
BM was great in Freeway.
@SalveRegina8 thanks for the recommendation. I just finished "Spun" the other day and I will add Freeway to the list. Have a good one.
@@yikesreviews her part is small in that, but she nailed it. You’ll enjoy the movie though, it’s a trip. 😅
This is a great analysis brother 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I have adored Brittany Murphy since The Torklesons and loved everything else she was in.
Honestly I can’t rewatch Girl Interrupted and haven’t after her untimely {alleged} m*rder. Completely agree, she should have at least gotten a nomination for the guttural wrenching emotion she conjured up in just that moment that she was on screen.
PS, she would have been a GREAT Harley Quinn!!❤🖤🤍
@fromlissawithlove Thank you very much my sister. The Torklesons! That is a great pull. I forgot she was in that. I had to do a Google search on that one. Yeah Brittany was just great all around and she constantly seemed to be evolving in her acting craft. I had to turn off that special on her, it seemed unreal and really sad.
Thanks again for the wonderful comment and support and have a good one.
@@yikesreviews thank you brother! Continued abundant success and blessings to you! 🙏🏾✨
I 100% agree, thought the same thing after watching the movie. Awesome work definitely gonna subscribe 😄
@lucysingh506 Thank you so much for your support and for your wonderful comment. Have a wonderful day!
Great video! Looking forward to more of your opinions, i love film and acting!
@mylifefornick, I really appreciate your words of encouragement. I'm whipping up a few scripts so they are on their way. Have a good one.
THIS!!!!!
@anujunknown3789 I appreciate you. Thank you for the wonderful comment and support. Have a great day!
It was a good movie
@shaeyager8165 Thank you for your comment and support. Have a great weekend!
Right! I feel the same. x
Thank you.
100% agree with you!
Thank you.
MORE MORE MORE!!!
soon.
you nailed it
Great video!
@bandanaworm, thank you very much for your comment and support, have a good one.
I loved this video
@nursemain3174, Thank you very much for your kind words. Brittany is one of my favorite actors. I hope I did her some small justice. Have a good one.
You may be reading into her performances. I think she was just a bit ditsy in general, but adorable. She played those parts in films because she had a lot of practice. Most film stars are highered for their looks, and she had a look that PAIS's. I mean: look at that face and body!
I think you may be confusing microexpresions with opposing or mixed expressions. Microexpressions happen too quickly to be seen by the naked eye, and I'm not sure they can be done voluntarily. Frankly, I don't see much mixed expression in her face. She just does the absent thing she is good at. It's not hard to appear absent. Appearing truly focused, concerned, empathetic, enlightened, sophisticated, etc is difficult if you aren't.
@GCKelloch, While I do not agree with your assessment. I wanted to say thank you for providing your opinion. Have a good one.
@@yikesreviews I don't agree either. At all.
Ty for mentioning her as Harley Quinn, since I was a kid she was my dream actress for Harley, so it’s always nice hearing others share the same or similar sentiment 🩷
She did amazing in this movie. In general. But this movie was just… oof
@GothberryMoo, No worries yeah Girl Interrupted is a loaded film so I completely understand. I remember seeing Brittany Murphy in the film Sin City in which she portrayed the character Shellie. When I heard her speak and the way she carried herself it reminded me so much of Harley Quinn. That role was made for her. Thanks again for your support and for the wonderful comment. Have a good one!