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  • April 4, 2011
    Another nostalgic 60s movie from the 80s, a trend in that decade. It's a predictable teen romance kind of movie, but it's fun and the actors are good.
  • November 7, 2008
    Typical sappy girl flick with the blonde, brunette and redheaded gals that want to have fun in sunny Myrtle Beach! Set in the 60's, a fun movie, with awesome music from the olden days. :)
  • May 30, 2007
    Funny!
  • September 21, 2008
    This movie is so nostalgic! Loved every minute of it! The music is so groovy and definately a great movie for Myrtle Beach lovers!
  • July 21, 2008
    you either love it or you dont...def one of my fav 80's movies.....was nice bluesy sensual soundtrack...make you wanna dirty dance...hehehe!
  • May 25, 2008
    Well the beginning was pretty bad but after about 30 minutes, it get funny and enjoyable. With a believable plot portrayed in such a plausible way, it actually keeps the attention of its viewers. The soundtrack is of course awesome yet the characters are just mediocre yet that is... read more no fault of the actors; they all did a wonderful job for their age. I must say I am biased to this film since it is such a slice of my life and there is a scene filmed at one of my favorite restaurants.
  • May 12, 2008
    Excellent coming of age movie, of 4 best friends on a summer vacation that there parents no nothing about. They meet new people, and get into some trouble.
  • April 17, 2008
    One of my faves! I want to go to the beach with these people. I want to shag with these people. This movie is SO MUCH FUN.
  • March 15, 2008
    Nostalgic 60s coming of age flick in the vein of "The Hollywood Knights" and "American Graffiti," this time with girls! This time with Bridget Fonda!
  • November 8, 2007
    My favorite movie. Masterfully weaves all dynamics of great friendships, good and bad all the while showing the audience that everything changes and that that is not always bad. Also, the man society thinks is right for you is often the last man you should be with. All relationsh... read moreips should challenge you.

Critic Reviews


Variety Staff
August 6, 2007
Variety Staff, Variety

As a dance flick, Shag suffers from an unexciting dance-style and so-so choreography but compensates with a fine young cast and likable story. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

There's a real kick to it.

Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

The picture is heartfelt and naive in ways that seem totally secondhand. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The actors in Shag are some of the best of the younger generation in Hollywood, and they treat their material with the humor and delicacy it deserves. Full Review

Brian Orndorf
August 26, 2009
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

Never works itself into a suitable dramatic lather, instead relying on a wistful party atmosphere to conjure smiles from the viewer, buttered with a few dance sequences that lend the picture some live... Full Review

August 6, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide

The performers are uniformly attractive and energetic, and deliver performances that range from likable to delicious. Full Review

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Director Zelda Barron, in true music video style, tends to cut too quickly from scenes instead of letting them play out, each moment seeming more like a calculated set piece than a natural evolution o... Full Review

Stephen Holden
April 14, 2008
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
October 10, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Linda Cook
August 4, 2004
Linda Cook, Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

No review available.

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  • Which 80's actress starred in the movies: Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Shag and Gremlins?  Answer »
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