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An appealing female cast gives the hollowly formulaic Mona Lisa Smile more dignity than it perhaps deserves, yet it's Julia Roberts in an ill-suited starring role that represents one of the film's chief shortcomings. 40. New York Magazine (Vulture) Peter Rainer.
In 1953, the women of Wellesley College are measured by how well they marry -- until the arrival of a professor who threatens to upend the status quo. Watch trailers & learn more.
It was a private women's liberal arts college which emphasized social activism. Helpful • 117 2. Prior to the film's premiere, the producers held a special presentation of the film for Wellesley alumnae who had graduated in 1954. However, this publicity stunt back-fired when the graduates ridiculed the film as historically inaccurate.
Kids say ( 6 ): MONA LISA SMILE adds up to glossy entertainment that is a long way from art. In the movie, a vibrant and independent-minded teacher shows her students a paint-by-numbers kit for a Van Gogh picture to show them the difference between art that is insightful and meaningful and mindless repetition of pretty images.
Katherine called "Mona Lisa" by Bill, she is new art history department teacher. In a college where women given lessons on to do when their husband comes to stay, expects everyone to have a fella, are told that is their role to fill, Katherine encourages the girls look beyond. no one really takes advice (Joan rejects YALE for housewifery) but impacted at least.
