Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Paul F — 17 Sep 2007

A "must see" movie for every woman, and for any man who can stand it!

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Paul F on 17 Sep 2007.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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I absolutely love this film. Its a story of a middle aged woman stuck in a rut. It could relate to any age though, and the mundaness of life…

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By Karin W (11) on 24 Apr 2011

One of the best chick-flics of all time! I have had moments where I have started talking to walls and felt like running away to Greece! Great movie…

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I really liked the characters in this drama and by the end felt a pang of sorrow for Shirley's husband when she failed to turn up at the airport…

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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 Robert A (771) on 03 Jul 2015

So many cliches yet still a heartwarming and endearing movie. Pauline Collins is smashing…

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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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