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Who else LOVES this movie??!!

posted 12 years ago by BrittanyMurphy
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I discovered this movie in the early 90's when I came across a used VHS copy (I still own it) and purchased it on a whim. My God, I couldn't believe how amazing it is, the abundant usage of 1980's UK iconography, Handmade Films produced it (I love their fun movie Nuns On The Run, and saw it with my daddy in 1990 at the theater when I was 11!)... that original cut on VHS isn't restored, it's grainy, gritty, magical, and best watched in the dark/at night time, absolutely amazing!

[–] dailyshampoo48 11 years ago

I love this movie too. I can so rarely say this about new films. I really enjoy Neil Jordan's work.

[–] sirjeremy 11 years ago

Wonderful film, Jordan's best.

[–] Edward_de_Vere 11 years ago

When I first watched it, I thought that it was a good film but not a great one.

On repeated viewings, Mona Lisa has grown on me and become one of my favorites. Bob Hoskins' performance was spot-on, it's one of the best "character study" films that I've ever seen.

[–] jerseyboynorth 11 years ago

One of my favorites.

People don't change...we just get older

[–] rc-108 10 years ago

I also really liked the movie.

Hoskins was great.
Cathy Tyson really played her part well.
and Michael Caine can do anything.

[–] rasaborio 10 years ago

Count me in.

[–] tootaa18 9 years ago

I recently watched this movie and it has quickly became one of my favourite films of all time