Movie: Mona Lisa Smile Type: drama Original Release Date: 2003 Rating: Starring: Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dominic West, Juliet Stevenson, Marcia Gay Harden, John Slattery Directed by: Mike Newell

Synopsis:
A young "Bohemian" art professor travels from California to Massachusetts in 1953 to take her dream job of teaching at Wellesley College. She expects to be met by women with high aspirations and diverse ideas, but is instead confronted by conformist attitudes in both the students and staff. Over the course of a year she helps to broaden the horizons of a class of graduating seniors who come to mean a great deal to her.

I would recommend this movie!

Why?
Some of my favorite female actors are at their best in this film and I never tire of watching it.

The DVD includes some great extra features, including a video from Elton John and "College Then and Now" - an interesting piece about college life for women in the 1950s as it compares to today.