Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Adrienne L — 31 Mar 2011

It is so cute... I am glad I wasn't born at that time!

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Adrienne L on 31 Mar 2011.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 18 Oct 2013

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By Emily H (749) on 25 Jul 2015

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As artistic achievements go, Mona Lisa Smile is strictly a paint-by-numbers affair. No shading. Little in the way of perspective…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 09 Aug 2016

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

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