Mona Lisa with Bob Hoskins
Mona Lisa the film was nominated for an Oscar and Bob Hoskins performance won many other awards. It tells the tale of a man released from prison who is given a job as a driver for an up-market prostitute. It’s very London – though, the seedy side thereof. The film is well shot and shows a bustling 80’s London. Simone’s long grey oversize coat is sooo 80’s it’s unbelievable. Also, her afro tied to the side is also a long forgotten hairstyle .The cars are old, as is Michael Caine’s cigar smoking pimp. The cockney accents remind me of Grange Hill. I don’t think anyone would dream of using quite so much saxophone in their soundtrack anymore. Check out the old-school sauna. So 1980’s.
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