September 23, 2009
Its good but it?s a mum film!
Pauline Collins,
Tom Conti,
Alison Steadman,
Julia McKenzie,
Joanna Lumley
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Since its London and Broadway stage debut, playwright Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine has proven an excellent showcase for any number of talented actresses (Loretta Swit won the 1989 Sarah Siddons A... read more
DVD Release Date: May 1, 2007
Stats: 420 reviews
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March 15, 2007British rom com (ooh. My FAVOURITE) for the menopausal generation. I'm not there yet...
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February 23, 2009Severely dated, but its power is time immemorial. Familiar, funny, realistic and Pauline Collins is mesmerising.
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October 22, 2008Caught this old favorite yesterday on TV and what a pleasure to see it again. Shirley magnificently throws off the roles inflicted upon her by society and embarks on a two week holiday in Greece. She rediscovers herself and finds liberation and romance. Quite possibly one of the... read more
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September 6, 2008Adorable Brit flick,an essence of liberality and traveling to the distance...well,on that occasion,Greece!I must point out it's a better affiliation to the island way of life concerning random puns like other Big Fat Greek Weddings do (excluding the non-usage of Greek actors,pity... read more
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July 22, 2011it's a really good charming movie. Pauline collins did a fascinating performance played shirley valentine a milddle aged woman wants to get a second chance in life wants to dream to go on travel and bring love to herself again.
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September 19, 2009Sometimes you just have to run off and find yourself! Personal dialog with the audience like Ferris Bueller.
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May 23, 2009Every movie doesn't have to be geared to 30-somethings and younger. This is a wonderful film with superb actors.
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December 9, 2008Fantastic story and performance by Pauline Collins. Though you could easily tell it was originally written for stage, they still took some advantages of the on screen transition and made some interesting visual effects. Extremely humorous and refreshing. However, there are some s... read more
Critic Reviews
January 12, 2011
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
April 30, 2007
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com
think of Shirley Valentine as "Educating Rita under the Tuscan Sun." Full Review
May 12, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Pleasantly quirky comedy-drama.
October 14, 2002
Dan Lybarger, Lawrence Journal-World
Collins' terrific performance bouys this somewhat awkward adaption of the play.
January 15, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
This witty, buoyant comedy explores the wild strategy a middle-aged Liverpool matron comes up with to love just being herself. Full Review
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