Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Panos M — 19 Jul 2013

A female version of Dead Poets Society and of course not that inspiring.

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Panos M on 19 Jul 2013.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 12 Nov 2016

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By Lia K (7) on 20 Jun 2016

The Subversives The movie Mona Lisa Smile is about sexism, the story takes place in the 50s…

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 20 Aug 2016

Roberts brings a sense of personal conviction to her part -- she's quite a feminist herself -- and as much sense of humor as the corny screenplay…

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By Jesus H (585) on 28 Jun 2013

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By Emily H (749) on 25 Jul 2015

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