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Mona Lisa Smile poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.6 / 100
2003·Drama / History / Romance·1h 57m

MONA LISA SMILE

“They had everything. She showed them more.”

Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Above the Line
Mike Newell·DirectorMark Rosenthal·ScreenplayLawrence Konner·ScreenplayAnastas N. Michos·Director of PhotographyRachel Portman·Original Music ComposerMick Audsley·Editor
Cast
Julia Roberts·Katherine Ann WatsonKirsten Dunst·Betty WarrenJulia Stiles·Joan BrandwynMaggie Gyllenhaal·Giselle LevyGinnifer Goodwin·Connie BakerDominic West·Bill DunbarJuliet Stevenson·Amanda ArmstrongMarcia Gay Harden·Nancy AbbeyJohn Slattery·Paul MooreMarian Seldes·President Jocelyn Carr
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Mike Newell·Director
Writing· 2
Mark Rosenthal·ScreenplayLawrence Konner·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Anastas N. Michos·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mick Audsley·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Rachel Portman·Original Music ComposerColette D. Dahanne·ADR MixerPeter Burgis·Foley ArtistColin Cooper·ADR MixerDaniel Laurie·ADR EditorDerek Trigg·Foley EditorAndie Derrick·Foley ArtistTim Cavagin·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 10
Michael Dennison·Costume DesignPatricia Woodbridge·Art DirectionJane Musky·Production DesignFrances Kolar·Key Makeup ArtistJoe Rossi·Makeup ArtistRichard Dean·Makeup ArtistKerrie R. Plant·Makeup ArtistJoseph Farulla·Makeup ArtistCarla Antonino·Makeup ArtistHeidi Kulow·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Joe Roth·Executive ProducerElaine Goldsmith-Thomas·ProducerPaul Schiff·ProducerDeborah Schindler·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Michelle Johnson·HairstylistJohn Quaglia·HairstylistRobert Chiu·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
66.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
34%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$141M
ROI 95%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mona Lisa Smile's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#A97A5D
#D1B29A
Mood
Contemplative, Thoughtful
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a row of four women, each with fair skin and red lipstick, looking upwards and to the right. The woman in the front wears a dark knit ”

drama
Key Elements
Knit CapPearl NecklaceJacketsCoatsRed Lipstick
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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