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Shirley Valentine Reviews

1989

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An unpredictable, wisecracking, bored English housewife accepts an invitation from a friend to a vacation in Greece and rediscovers her zest for life and love. Read more

Starring	Bernard Hill, Sylvia Syms, Pauline Collins, Tom Conti
Director	Lewis Gilbert
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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- - 8
  - 1
  An English Version would be nice
  
  This film is almost faultless. Superb performances all round.
  
  But WHY do we have to have the version with dubbed 'K-MART' instead of 'MFI... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Alastair
  - Seaton Carew
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 19:44
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  a bitter-sweet movie that doesn't really date
  
  I never tire of watching this film....... great escapism and some realism for women and grecophiles everywhere, never mind anyone who's ever travelled ... read more »
  
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- - krikles
  - 2 reviews
  - 11 Oct 2011 at 13:55
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  The Feelings Still Hold True
  
  A 20 year old classic that seems to show the woman's side of the marital story. It isn't a man bashing film - it's more of awareness of each other.<... read more »
  
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- - DKS
  - 23 reviews
  - 04 Oct 2011 at 11:11
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  Thoughts on Valentine
  
  I can't believe this was written by a man!
  
  Thanks for the understanding.
  
  This just sums up so many women's lives.
  
  Yes, ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Jul 2011 at 22:25
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  ok movie
  
  the movie starts slow and some bit in the first 20 minutes is annoying. However, once she gets to greece the movie improves a bit and is worth watching.
  
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  - 02 May 2011 at 17:11
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  Just as good 20 yrs on
  
  I first watched this film 20 yrs ago when it first appeared. Loved it then and it still has the same appeal. Very funny. A classic
  
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  - Newbury
  - 16 Sep 2010 at 14:06
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  Shirley Valentine
  
  The sentiments in this film do not date-we may notice the change in fashion and hair styles but the message is still there for us all.
  
  A fantastic ... read more »
  
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  - North Yorkshire
  - 18 Jul 2010 at 19:00
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  Absolutely brilliant! One liners and great storyline 10/10
  
  Just great! Be prepred for the fact that the film looks very dated now but still as amusing as ever. Some of the one liners are great! Pauline Collins is ... read more »
  
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- - Jano
  - 28 reviews
  - Stafford
  - 03 May 2010 at 12:31
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  A timeless film for the mums
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable film set in a beautiful location and some very clever directing, makes this a film that can be watched and enjoyed by many generations.<... read more »
  
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  - Bexleyheath
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 14:48
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  Marvellous!
  
  Girls.....this film is a must see! Old, but very enjoyable. :)
  
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  - Sheffield
  - 02 Aug 2009 at 22:43
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  Shirley Valentine
  
  easy watchable film but wasnt what i expected it to be like.
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 05 Jun 2009 at 13:52
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- - 8
  - 1
  An English Version would be nice
  
  This film is almost faultless. Superb performances all round.
  
  But WHY do we have to have the version with dubbed 'K-MART' instead of 'MFI... read more »
  
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  - Alastair
  - Seaton Carew
  - 11 Oct 2005 at 19:44
- - 5
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  Super
  
  I,ve watched this movie a thousand times and still love it. It gives a warm happy feeling, after viewing you will be booking your holiday to greece.
  
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- - paul godfrey
  - N. Ireland
  - 26 Jan 2005 at 15:55
- - 4
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  A really great 'Feel Good' movie...
  
  I will try not to speak in clich?s. This film is just fantastic. This more than heart warming and exceptionally inspirational film I believe speaks to everyone... read more »
  
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  - West Midlands
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 13:24
- - 3
  - 0
  Aged gracefully
  
  Having missed it at the time of it's release Shirley Valentine, speaking directly to the camera like Alfie, holds up well and makes up for a certain ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 25 Nov 2004 at 18:10
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  a good advert for greece
  
  watched lots of times when first was made still got copy just right for a long rainy day quite funny as well might watch again soonl
  
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  - lincolnshire
  - 17 Feb 2005 at 15:21
- - 0
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  fantastic
  
  every husband should watch it!!
  
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  - england
  - 26 Mar 2005 at 10:55
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  awww
  
  I like happy endings!
  
  A classic film of all time that most women will relate to in one way or another!
  
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  - new milton
  - 31 Mar 2005 at 15:32
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  Fantastic
  
  I enjoyed this just as much as when it first came out. My husband liked it too. A good movie for a relaxing evening in together.
  
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  - West Sussex
  - 23 Apr 2005 at 12:03
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  A change of life
  
  A truly lovely film. Shirley really describes how mums 'disappear' into other peoples lives and 'lose' themselves and how us 40 somethings truly... read more »
  
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  - Fife Scotland
  - 06 May 2005 at 23:26
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  Classic
  
  Classic movie still worth watching
  
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  - glos
  - 10 May 2005 at 10:43

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