Life in the funhouse isn't such a tough gig, if you believe the film version of "Girl, Interrupted," Susanna Kaysen's autobiographical account of the year she spent institutionalized as a young woman after chasing a bottle of aspirin with vodka. Early reviews of the Winona Ryder-Angelina Jolie romp say it "soft-pedals every discomfiture" instead of showing real-deal craziness.

Here, then, for viewers who go to "Girl, Interrupted" expecting to see a harrowing true-life drama instead of an extended dance remix of "The Breakfast Club," is a list of 25 tougher situations Ryder and Jolie might have found themselves in:

1. Having to give a child one of those $100 toysrus.com "sorry for the glitch" certificates instead of the Christmas presents they were promised.

2. Facing a long trek from the airport baggage carousel--and no change for a cart.

3. Circling the block for a parking spot just minutes before a dentist appointment.

4. Forced to watch the Super Bowl via antenna when the cable goes out.

5. Caught with an icy windshield and no scraper.

6. Made to wait at the bar 45 minutes when there's no table available at the restaurant.

7. Attending a Grand Funk Railroad reunion and discovering the band lacks a few original members.

8. Getting caught sneaking into "Deuce Bigalow" at the buck theater.

9. Breaking a piece of china just as Martha Stewart arrives for dinner.

10. Discovered wearing suits to the office on casual Friday.

11. Settling for obstructed-view seats at a Broadway matinee of "The Lion King."

12. Accidentally mailing a letter without a stamp.

13. Washing a favorite cashmere sweater on "hot."

14. Taking out the trash just after the garbage truck leaves.

15. Finding that Blockbuster's "guaranteed video" is all rented out on Saturday night.

16. Running into Florence Henderson and telling her how great she was on "The Partridge Family."

17. Eating grapes from the supermarket without washing them first.

18. Wearing stylish John Rocker jerseys on trip to New York.

19. Returning a hazardous Pokémon ball to Burger King and choking on the free fries.

20. Boyfriends are watching "Loveline" when they call with question about genital warts.

21. Black fly in their chardonnay.

22. No sneeze guard at the Sizzler salad bar.

23. Forced to use last "lifeline" on $300 question.

24. Towing their single-wide trailer to a double-wide park.

25. Two words: Burnt toast.

Frank Sennett

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DIAGNOSIS: BOREDOM
"Girl, Interrupted" always feels like Mental Illness Lite

BORDERLINE SANE
"Girl, Interrupted" is a fine, quiet film that examines the lines between madness and sanity

MARKETABLE MADNESS
"Girl, Interrupted" is a worthwhile, if not groundbreaking, film

CRAZY TALK
Have you ever wondered if you were crazy? If so, "Girl, Interrupted" might just get you harping on the question.

GIRLS ON ICE
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JOLIE GOOD
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TOTALLY COMMITTED
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NOT SO CRAZY AFTER ALL
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SUICIDE IS PAINLESS
It's a compelling and surprisingly funny story centered on a young girl sent to an upscale mental hospital after downing 50 aspirins with a bottle of vodka

WOMAN ON THE VERGE
Winona Ryder comes of age with "Girl, Interrupted"

BAD GIRLS IN TROUBLE
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THERAPY CHIC
Why spend time in a mental hospital if you're not crazy?

BOY, INTERRUPTING
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FITS & STARTS
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IT GIRL
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