Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

One of my all time favorites.

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Disappointing to say the least. Given all the talented performers, this could've and should've been a whole lot better. The writing was sub-standard ( too many 'what are you doing heres?), references to California, and not the greatest dialogue. Also, a few anachronisms undermined the film as well. The acting was good overall and saved the movie from zero stars. LJM

Great cast of actors who are called on to make any number of unbelievable lines and actions believable. You so want this to work with the production values and the cast but the script is just impossible. Yes, of course the intelligent art professor is going to have an affair with the ladies man Italian professor who is notorious for sleeping with students, including one in her own class. High-minded student mouths off at her professor and the professor takes it as a matter of course with no repercussions. Lover of professor from California drops in and assumes they are engaged even though she says she's not sure. Professor is invited to an inner-sanctum sorority event and she not only goes but also proceeds to reveal the details of her private life to the girls. Mouthy student writes searing editorial attacking the professor and when professor delivers heartfelt feminist lecture, the students suddenly gets sad and contrite.and they are best friends forever. And what is Marcia Gay Harden doing playing a one level stereotypical pathetic-ditzy-spinster teacher? What a waste.

This film tells the story of a young teacher of art history who teaches in an ultraconservative female private school. Through their ideas, she will discuss the school's rigid moral and the rules of the society of fifties, managing to earn the respect of his colleagues and the affection of the students. Directed by Mike Newell, this movie features Julia Roberts as the protagonist and Kirsten Dunst in the role of a conservative student, who will lead the opposition to the modern ideas concerning women.This film could be just another film about the private schools of American rich kids if it were three important factors that make the difference: the first is the good performance of Julia Roberts, even better than in other more acclaimed films; the second is the song "The Heart of Every Girl" composed by Sir Elton John purposely for the film and winner of a Golden Globe; the third is the screenplay, very well written and directed, focusing not only in the change of mind of the students but also in the drastic change of the role of women during the twentieth century.Despite the positive notes, this movie has two serious defects. The first is that it is too similar to the movie "Dead Poets Society". So similar that all those who watch this film without paying attention will think it is just a female version of the film starring Robin Williams. The second flaw in this movie is too much focus on the fights between girls, which only served to lighten the film and remove maturity to the plot. Maybe it was because of these small defects that the film never reached a higher level of recognition and reputation: contrary to "The Dead Poets Club" (comparisons are inevitable), this film didn't received major awards or nominations. Nevertheless, it's truly remarkable and deserves place in the living room of any lover of good cinema.

Preachy vehicle that takes setting up a straw man to new level. Could this (Wellesley) possibly be the college that a mere decade later would hatch Alinsky inspired Hillary Rodham? The trustees must be turning over in their graves. OK, the fifties were a long way from the tumultuous sixties (See: Sixty Stanzas For The Sixties), but this mindless bunch of zombies (and their modern day sexually obscure Jeanne Brody) would never have gained entrance to this high achieving albeit elite institution.I'm a guy who likes a lot of "chick flicks" and finds the phrase dismissive and unfair, but not for this one. Run guys run.