- Actors: Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Michael Caine, Robbie Coltrane, Clarke Peters
- Directors: Neil Jordan
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Bay View
- DVD Release Date: 10 Oct 2005
- Run Time: 104 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000AMSSEI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 42,105 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
You'll have to listen hard to catch all the dialogue in Monda Lisa, a dark, romantic film by director Neil Jordan. The Cockney accents are thick enough to spread on a crumpet. But it's worth the effort to plunge into the London underworld with tough but loveable thug Bob Hoskins. Just out of prison, he's given a job by his old boss (Michael Caine) as chauffeur to a gorgeous but chilly call girl (Cathy Tyson). For all his criminal experience, this guy is surprisingly innocent; when he develops a crush on the woman he's driving, it leads inevitably to tragedy. Hoskins is heartbreakingly good as this poor, thick sod, while Caine projects an oily malevolence. Tyson is also fine as a woman who has secrets of her own. --Marshall Fine
Amazon.co.uk Review
Neil Jordan's dark, romantic Mona Lisa stars Bob Hoskins as a tough but lovable thug. Just out of prison, he's given a job by his old boss (Michael Caine) as chauffeur to a gorgeous but chilly call-girl (Cathy Tyson). For all his criminal experience, this guy is surprisingly innocent; when he develops a crush on the woman he's driving, it leads inevitably to tragedy. Hoskins is heartbreakingly good as this poor thick sod, while Caine projects an oily malevolence. Tyson is also fine as a woman who has secrets of her own. --Marshall Fine
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this film alone in a theater years ago when I had an afternoon off. I can still remember how its disturbing images haunted me for days after. It shows the dehumanizing, emotionally disconnected underworld of London prostitution. Bob Hoskins portrays a good-hearted loser, just released from prison. Usually loveable Michael Caine is simply hateful as a sleazy mobster who gives Hoskins a job chauffeuring an elegant call girl (Cathy Tyson). While driving her to her assignations, Hoskins naively falls in love with her. He wants to protect her and feels jealousy as he waits for her trysts to end. Predictably, his amateur love is unrequited - she's a professional who has lost the capacity to feel romantic love. However, she does have an obsession; to locate and save a drug-addicted young girl who is also being sexually exploited by Caine's character. Like a knight on a quest, Hoskins sets out to locate the girl. In his search he visits the creepy haunts of young women enslaved in drug-dependent prostitution. His quest is successful, but his love is not returned. In the end however, he is really the only winner; he has a heart and still knows how to love. Bob Hoskins gives an achingly beautiful performance.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Great acting by Hoskins and Tyson, absolutely memorable by Caine despite appearing for a total of only 5 to 6 minutes; very focused and competent direction; first rate screenplay; wonderful photography; and a superlative soundtrack. Strongly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Another gem from Neil Jordan - Bob Hoskins as the affable ex-con returning to his old stomping ground ... only to find a changed world.
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Dark and seedy.
A romance story wrapped up in the dark and seedy world of London's underground sex scene. A very touching performance from the often clueless Bob Hoskins, with some comic relieve... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mark
pete on mona lisa
this is in my opinion one of the best films of all time;bob hoskins is so very believable as george a remarkable performance and michael caine is truly convinceing as the crime... Read more
Published 7 months ago by pete
Brought back memories
I bought this item as I know Cathy Tyson and as I had not seen the film for years I thought I would now like to see it again, and I wasn't dissapointed.
Published 8 months ago by blueken
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Mona Lisa stars 4 legendary stars, first Bob Hoskins who starred in Pennies from heaven in 1978 and a host of films which includes 'Who framed Roger Rabbit', second Robbie... Read more
Published 16 months ago by James Tidd
good value dvd
Had been looking for this one for a while.Very pleased to find it so cheap. Delivered very quickly and well within the time quoted.
Published 17 months ago by R-john Newell
Mona Lisa---Neil Jordan/Bob Hoskins finest movie
Mona Lisa [DVD] [1986]
Many people rate "The Long Good Friday"(1981), as Bob Hoskins finest performance--personally I feel this "fable" set in the seedy side of Londan and... Read more
Many people rate "The Long Good Friday"(1981), as Bob Hoskins finest performance--personally I feel this "fable" set in the seedy side of Londan and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by sam lowry
So What's a Man to Do?
Upon its 1986 release, "Mona Lisa" was proclaimed a masterpiece of the British crime film drama; it brought the Irish-born Neil Jordan, who'd both written and directed it, to the... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Stephanie DePue
A flawed masterpiece from Jordan, a star turn from Tyson
Twenty-five years after its release, "Mona Lisa" shows little sign of aging. Neil Jordan's tale of doomed infatuation, where newly-released crim and chauffeur George (Bob Hoskins)... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Peter Scott-presland
A sordid, brilliant film with three great performances
This is a sordid and at times brutal film, which also is sad and great. George (Bob Hoskins) is just out of prison, needs a job, and is assigned by the local crime lord, Mortwell... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer
Sublime!
Buy it, it is an amazing film. Brutal, honest, funny, touching and at times shocking. As with 'The Long Good Friday', Bob Hoskins is at the top of his game. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2004 by "kathrynlb"
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