Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Hung-Ya L — 21 Mar 2015

Kirsten Dunst succeeds to be a bit annoying in it.

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Hung-Ya L on 21 Mar 2015.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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