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You'll have to listen hard to catch all the dialogue in this dark, romantic film by director Neil Jordan. The Cockney accents are thick enough to spread on a crumpet. But it's worth the effort to plun...( read more 
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MCT:February 16, 2008Cant beleive I forgot about this one. The character played by Hoskins is extremely beleivable and the plot is superb....great film.
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MCT:February 12, 2008
Neil Jordan always has a way to direct his actors where they have to feel and absorb the characters' emotions. Similar to his other films, the viewers experience the somber side of the characters. In the case of Mona Lisa, Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson roles transport us to a 'dirty' world of sex and drugs where the dark facade of London is revealed. And their journey together starts from there.
If you loved THE CRYING GAME, i absolutely recommend this film. It has a similar story but portrayed in a different environment. -
MCT:January 29, 2008
A pretty gritty drama of prostitution and a developing relationship between working girl and driver, played very well by Bob Hoskins and Kathy Tyson.
I've come to realise that Bob Hoskins looks the same whatever year the film is and it's a pity we haven't see more of Kathy Tyson in films.
VERDICT: A great British movie of the 80's, certainly worth watching if it comes on tv. -
MCT:December 30, 2007"Well, let's say you're a lady. " - George (Bob Hoskins)
Neil Jordan's 'Mona Lisa' is a great film that was sadly forgotten over time, even though Hoskins got an Oscar nomination for the film. 'Mona Lisa' follows a basically good guy whose made some bad choices George (Bob Hoskins) and his return from prison. Shunned from his wife and some of his old buddies, George feels kind of unwanted but gets a job from his old boss (Michael Caine) chauffeuring a call girl (Cathy Tyson) around at night. The call girl and George form a bond, while the story turns into violence, crime and George and the call girl's search for a young innocent teenage girl forced into prostitution. In my opinion, 'Mona Lisa' is one of Jordan's best films if not his best. Hoskins is absolutely amazing in his role, while Cathy Tyson and Michael Caine provide solid performances as well. Clarke Peters (who you may know as Detective Freeman from HBO's brilliant dramatic series 'The Wire') is also in this as Cathy Tyson's evil and psychotic pimp. For all you indie fans out there, rush to the Blockbuster near you to rent 'Mona Lisa' (make sure it's not 'Mona Lisa Smile', that movie is a tad bit different.) Most likely, you'll find a lot to enjoy and/or admire about this little British indie gem. Grade: B+ -
MCT:December 11, 2007Superior British crime movie with Bob Hoskins as a tragically clueless criminal (check out his wardrobe) with delusions of grandeur developing a relationship with the call girl he has to drive around. It's got some pretty tense moments, including an attack in an apartment lift, a good dose of humour throughout, and it's even a little bit touching
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