Playing Mona Lisa (2000)
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64% of critics liked it
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55% of users liked it
(1,227 ratings)
Claire Goldstein (Alicia Witt) is a 23-year old classical pianist and student in San Francisco who gets dumped by a boyfriend, is evicted from her home following an earthquake and rejected by a major music competition, and becomes romantically involved with a charming two-timer (Ivan Sergei). But… More Claire Goldstein (Alicia Witt) is a 23-year old classical pianist and student in San Francisco who gets dumped by a boyfriend, is evicted from her home following an earthquake and rejected by a major music competition, and becomes romantically involved with a charming two-timer (Ivan Sergei). But her troubles are just starting: she's forced to move back in with her parents (Elliott Gould and Marlo Thomas) while she attempts to make an emotional recovery from all the sudden turmoil. But the spiral continues downward, and before long she's even disappointed her faithful teacher, Bennett (Harvey Fierstein). Can Claire be redeemed? ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Matthew Huffman
- Written By
- Marni Freedman, Carlos De Los Rios
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2000 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Common Sense Media Editors, Common Sense Media
Funny movie for older teens.
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Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
A lesson in remedial Chick-Flick 101 ... Every tired convention is readily evident in the first and last five minutes of this film - and in every minute in-between
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...works due mostly to Alicia Witt's winning lead performance.
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
Icky, unfunny comedy.
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Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
Devoid of almost any comedic energy.
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Cast
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Alicia Witt
as Claire Goldstein
- Elliott Gould
- Marlo Thomas
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Harvey Fierstein
as Bennett
- Brooke Langton
- Ivan Sergei
- Estelle Harris
- Johnny Galecki
- Molly Hagan
- Tammy Townsend
- Sandra Bernhard
- James Carraway
