Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Lucie M — 17 Jun 2007

Another all time classic girlie movie a MUST SEE.

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Lucie M on 17 Jun 2007.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Aubry D'arminio (1) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 15 Dec 2013

Talented actors stumbling through clichéd plot twists (Shirley’s nemeses actually envy her), flat one-liners (”Marriage is like the Middle…

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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 Sharon H (137) on 21 Oct 2009

Such a good film and I reckon there are loads and loads of people out there who can relate to this very well directed film…

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Shirley Valentine is the story of a woman in her 40s who desperatly need to live…

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This is a comedy drama film with some amusing moments but its also quite clearly a film that has aged…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 20 Apr 2013

Brilliantly performed and cleverly written, Shirley Valentine will have you curled up on the floor laughing one minute, while the next verges…

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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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This film made me almost move to Greese loved it…

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By Ripö M (410) on 12 Jan 2011

Like going on holiday to a fantastic destination…

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By Jarvouya R (7) on 19 May 2011

Unless you have been in Shirley V's position you can't really appreciate this movie. I give it SIX stars…

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