Review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) by Nurfazliwati S — 10 Feb 2009

It made cry, think, reflect, and appreciate having a choice.

This review of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) was written by Nurfazliwati S on 10 Feb 2009.

Mona Lisa Smile has generally received positive reviews.

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By Cody L (540) on 07 Dec 2013

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By Carrie Rickey (1,198) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 30 Sep 2013

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 Kirk Honeycutt (1,481) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 16 Oct 2015

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 Panos M (479) on 19 Jul 2013

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

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