Review of Mona Lisa (1986) by Eric R — 08 Dec 2010
Mona Lisa tells the story of a thug, played brilliantly by Bob Hoskins, whom has just got outta jail after serving 8 years. In order to get back into the London Underworld, he agrees to start driving around a high class prostitute, but things start to get interesting when he begins to fall in love with the woman.
Neil Jordan's early film is well put together with a story that keeps you engaged and interested throughout. Bob Hoskins really is great to watch as the lovable yet flawed Gangster, and his acting is what really takes this film up a few notches.
As you might expect from a Neil Jordan film, there are some well placed plot twists. The film works so well because I totally bought into the relationship between the Thug and the Prostitute. The script really took the time necessary to develop this relationship lending itself to have a more emotionally resonant climax.
This might be Neil Jordan's best film.
This review of Mona Lisa (1986) was written by Eric R on 08 Dec 2010.
Mona Lisa has generally received very positive reviews.
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