Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Hate Y — 27 Oct 2009

Not the best Julia Roberts film. A brilliant teacher film.

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Hate Y on 27 Oct 2009.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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