Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Jeff — 21 Jun 2008

I love this movie! Julia Roberts is great in it!

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Jeff on 21 Jun 2008.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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Schmaltzy, cliched, preachy tripe. Radical genius newcomer vs. stuffy administration and students- yawn…

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