Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Louise A — 17 Nov 2007

Really like this film... especially.... "egg and chips... ewhats THIS!"...... LOL... brill film....

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Louise A on 17 Nov 2007.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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