Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Lucie T — 12 Jul 2007

The film that gave me the balls to move to Greece! Love it!

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Lucie T on 12 Jul 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 Kenny N (256) on 17 Apr 2015

Pauline Collins, best known for portraying Sarah on Upstairs Downstairs gives her SECOND best known performance as the British everywoman who…

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By Alexis A (126) on 13 Apr 2009

I absolutely love, love, love this movie and need to see it at least once a year to get my bearings. Shirley is my hero…

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By Brooke Corso (225) for The Monitor (McAllen, TX) (201) on 15 Aug 2017

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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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By Ej S (34) on 18 Aug 2018

Loved this tale of a middle aged housewife yearning for more. I believe many woman would also say, I've lived such a little life…

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By Lucy B (107) on 23 Apr 2009

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