Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Susan C — 02 Feb 2009

My all time favourite - I WAS Shirley in 2001...

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Susan C on 02 Feb 2009.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Claraclogs M (3) on 26 Jan 2010

My all time favourite film! I'd love to do a Shirley Valentine and not come home again…

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By Carole T (394) on 24 Jan 2015

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By Sheila Benson (186) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 15 Sep 2015

Middle-aged scouse housewives and Willy Russell is a bread and butter combination: no frills, a tad repetitive, but plenty of substance nonetheless…

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By Wayne W (98) on 01 Jul 2010

A smart story about a woman going through a mid life crisis. Some great monologuing & scenery in Greece…

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By Lynda M (383) on 12 Mar 2009

A breath of fresh air. A simple british comedy for a woman who just dreams to be free and leaves her husband to live in Greece…

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By Katherine D (50) on 09 Mar 2009

All time favorite.... could watch it over and over…

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By Christopher G (515) on 07 Feb 2013

Directed by Lewis Gilbert (Alfie (1966), You Only Live Twice (1967) and Educating Rita (1983)), and adapted by Willy Russell from his own play,…

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Pauline Collins reprises her stage role with delightsome comicality as the eponymous bored and bullyable Liverpudlian housewife coming of age…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 15 Jun 2009

If you like dry sarcastic, English humor and a powerful woman (in the 80's, mind you) you will love this film…

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By Jo A (64) on 16 Dec 2010

Such a good film, makes me feel a mix of emotions when I watch it, some funny parts but also sad and depressing moments, but overall a great…

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