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Title: A Horribly written and directed film
Review: This film is not a portrait of the individual characters but simply a theme using characters. The emotional transitions are non existent. We can not see why certain characters change. Why does Julia Roberts character suddenly fall in love the Italian Instructor?? There is no romantic precursors to this event. Why does Julia Stiles character suddenly think Ms. Watson is a great teacher?? We only see a few interactions with them, which are aimless and empty.Several reviews compared this film to the great, "Dead Poets Society". There is NO comparison whatsoever, except in the timeline and circumstances. "Dead Poet's Society" used precise character examinations to portray a fluid like story. DPS was conceived and executed in the way great films are. "Mona Lisa's Smile" was conceived and executed in the way a Junior High School play with no adult writer or director does.Do not waste your time on this film! You will thank me...
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