Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Ryan N — 31 Jan 2009

This movie was too boring to finish. I wanted to like it because I love Julia Roberts, but I just didn't.

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Ryan N on 31 Jan 2009.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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Rote characterizations and a trite, even condescending, attitude toward that era's misguided mores robs the film of the satiric punch Todd…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 08 Dec 2013

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