I have watched this movie more than once, and each time, I have learnt something new. When I watched it for the first time, I paid attention to the superb cast and the strong female characters. The second time, I paid attention to the mentions of Yale Law School, “New York kike” and relationship upheavals including divorces that took place post the attack on Pearl Harbour.
The third time, I paid attention to the paintings and the painters. The title of the movie is obviously inspired by Mona Lisa. Vincent van Gogh and his sunflowers were familiar, and I got to know about Jackson Pollock’s work. When the students start grumbling at their first exposure to Pollock’s work, this is what Julia Roberts’ character Katherine Watson tells them -
"Do me a favour. Do yourselves a favour. Stop talking and look. You're not required to write a paper. You're not even required to like it. You are required - to consider it. That's your only assignment today. When you're done, you may leave."
Marcia Gay Harden, who stars in this movie, has also acted in the movie “Pollock” made on the painter.
I love the usage of this song in the movie.
The third time, I paid attention to the paintings and the painters. The title of the movie is obviously inspired by Mona Lisa. Vincent van Gogh and his sunflowers were familiar, and I got to know about Jackson Pollock’s work. When the students start grumbling at their first exposure to Pollock’s work, this is what Julia Roberts’ character Katherine Watson tells them -
"Do me a favour. Do yourselves a favour. Stop talking and look. You're not required to write a paper. You're not even required to like it. You are required - to consider it. That's your only assignment today. When you're done, you may leave."
Marcia Gay Harden, who stars in this movie, has also acted in the movie “Pollock” made on the painter.
I love the usage of this song in the movie.
