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• Luke B

  
  Many consider this the British Taxi Driver. A bit of a simplification as it deals with a man who gets involved with the underworld of underage girls and prostitution. Mona Lisa is much more a romance set against a backdrop of criminal violence. Bob Hoskins stars in his greatest role… More
  Many consider this the British Taxi Driver. A bit of a simplification as it deals with a man who gets involved with the underworld of underage girls and prostitution. Mona Lisa is much more a romance set against a backdrop of criminal violence. Bob Hoskins stars in his greatest role ever. Just out of prison, he gets a job driving around a high class call girl. They develop a working relationship of trust and soon Hoskins is asked to track down a missing girl. Hoskins is so perfect in this role. You can easily see him as a gruff and mean gangster, but he adds a vulnerability which serves the romantic angle so well. He also has an endearing childlike naivety. Hoskins has great chemistry with everyone from Michael Caines villainous Mortwell, to his conversations about crime novels with Robbie Coltrane. The soundtrack is ace, with the opening and closing lyrics to Mona Lisa being all about interpretation, which this film certainly asks you to find your own. Director Neil Jordan litters scenes with which allude to fantasy stories, a white rabbit here, performing dwarfs there, etc. The dialogue is funny, the relationships emotional, and the themes disturbing. It's the full package and almost unique in its tone.

• Randy T

  
  Edgy, but in a polite, British sort of way. Bob Hoskins is absolutely spot-on (as usual).

• Pierluigi P

  
  Only someone as vulnerable and sincere as Bob Hoskins could play the central character, an ex-con, loner, cheap, no good, now a chauffeur, with a taste for stories and a fixation for the hooker he works for. His performance carries the film. I love the use of Nat "King"… More
  Only someone as vulnerable and sincere as Bob Hoskins could play the central character, an ex-con, loner, cheap, no good, now a chauffeur, with a taste for stories and a fixation for the hooker he works for. His performance carries the film. I love the use of Nat "King" Cole's music, as well as the sordid underworld where the story move around. The opening scene, where Hoskin's character returns home after time in prison, and the one in the coast of Brighton, where he realizes Simone's intentions, really moved me. It's also quite good to see Michael Caine and Hoskins sharing screen time, because after what they did in "Get Carter" and "The long good friday" for me they are like the De Niro and Pacino of British isles.

• Graham J

  
  A great little film with great performances from Bob Hoskins and Michael Caine.

• Sarah G

  
  Really brilliant stuff here by Neil Jordan and totally 100% believable. Brilliant directed and gorgeously photographed too. Brilliant performance by the great Bob Hoskins who missed out on the Oscar at the time to Paul Newman. Mona Lisa may very well be one of most underrated films I… More
  Really brilliant stuff here by Neil Jordan and totally 100% believable. Brilliant directed and gorgeously photographed too. Brilliant performance by the great Bob Hoskins who missed out on the Oscar at the time to Paul Newman. Mona Lisa may very well be one of most underrated films I think that I've ever seen. It still is quite harrowing to watch even by today's standards and probably one of the great British films of all time. Good to see a young Clark Peters who would later go on to be In The Wire and a young Robbie Coltrane who would later go on to bigger things. Look out for a young Perry Fenwick(Billy, Eastenders), who makes a short appearance! I can't stress enough how brilliant this film is. Please go out and find a copy of it and watch it. You won't be disappointed. High Recommended

• Anthony L

  
  A brilliant British film, often overlooked and a firm favourite of mine!

• Lady D

  
  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… More
  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.

• xGary X

  
  An extremely grim but strangely romantic gangster film with strong performances all round and an intelligent script. Michael Caine is obviously enjoying playing the part of the bad guy for a change but it's probably a little bleak for many tastes.

• Michael S

  
  Outstanding British underworld flick. Hoskins is a marvel here.

• Lesley N

  
  Excellent film. Ex-con Bob Hoskins tries to protect call girl Cathy Tyson from the oily clutches of Michael Caine by running away to Brighton.

• Stephen E

  
  "Mona Lisa" is one of the classiest noirs out there. It starts out slow and takes a little while to gather steam, but eventually, it does and you'll find yourself deeply involved. Bob Hoskins gives a delightful performance as George, often exploding in fits of anger.… More
  "Mona Lisa" is one of the classiest noirs out there. It starts out slow and takes a little while to gather steam, but eventually, it does and you'll find yourself deeply involved. Bob Hoskins gives a delightful performance as George, often exploding in fits of anger. He's a puzzle of an actor to me. I'm not sure how to categorize him, for he doesn't quite have the look of an actor that should be in these kinds of roles, yet he can play them so perfectly. I liked "Mona Lisa" more and more as the film progressed (especially the ending) and I greatly look forward to what else Neil Jordan has to offer.

• Barry L

  
  Cant beleive I forgot about this one. The character played by Hoskins is extremely beleivable and the plot is superb....great film.

• Linda K

  
  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… More
  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.

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