Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Della M — 26 Mar 2008

Sex 4 breakfast, sex 4 lunch sex for tea and sex 4 supper, never heard of the diet b4 its called the f plan.........CLASSIC...

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Della M on 26 Mar 2008.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Katie D (236) on 11 Aug 2010

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