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Shirley Valentine

Starring: Pauline Collins, Tom Conti Director: Lewis Gilbert (II) MPAA Rating: R
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

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British actress Pauline Collins repeats her stage success as the character Shirley Valentine, a married woman who decides in her middle years that she wants more out of life. Leaving her spouse behind, she heads to Greece, where she grows close to a low-key, local bloke (Tom Conti). Collins and director Lewis Gilbert (Educating Rita) choose to let the character, as she did in the play, speak directly to the audience at times, and the gamble works in terms of creating a gentle, intimate atmosphere. Conti is a bonus, a warm presence and funny to boot. --Tom Keogh

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4.0 out of 5 stars Shirley Valentine, May 8 2009
By Michael Chapman (PEI CAN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shirley Valentine (DVD)
Great movie. This is a comming of age movie for the middle age set, a very serious theme, - middle age crisis - is treated with a combination of humor and sensitivity. While it is probably viewed as a chick flick, since the main character is female and the movie is shot from her perspective, there is so much humor and insight for guys. One the best movies I have seen in a long time. Shirley Valentine
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Jun 22 2005
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Every woman who has been married for more than 10 years knows Shirley Valentine initmately and dreams her dream. This warm, loving character does what we only think about doing. She is vulnerable and timid, yet strong and confident. No one knows what's inside until we put one foot in front of the other and just DO it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For some of us guys, too., Feb 23 2004
By Michael Walden "michaelwalden3" (St. Louis MO USA) - See all my reviews
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The play was wonderful - a monologue - that has been fleshed out for the movie by the appearance of the characters that Shirley only described onstage. As usually happens, things get lost from stage to screen. (Shirley's hilarious description of her son's performance in the Christmas play is sorely missed!) But there is a moment in the play and the film when Shirley is reflecting on Joe's (her husband) boredom and disenchantment with her. In the play, however, she doesn't hold Joe entirely responsible. "It's the same for him" Shirley admits. Many of us find in middle age that we have lost something. When Joe arrives in Greece, buttoned up and formal, Shirley Bradshaw asks Joe to "have a drink with Shirley Valentine". The olive branch - and a hand up - is being extended. I suppose you could say that this film has a feminist message but it touched me as a man and I think that it will any person who has gotten lost on their way through life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
Shirley Valentine is a wonderful movie to watch again and again.
Published on Aug 2 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Collins' Peformance is a winner
Pauline Collins is brilliant in this film version of the hit Willy Russell stage play. Collins is the title character, an unsatisfied British housewife, who rediscovers who she is... Read more
Published on Jun 14 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Great Movie!!!
So many friends had told me for years that I should rent this movie. I could never find it, so I bought it online. I cannot believe how hysterical this movie is! Read more
Published on May 17 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars We Are Shirley Valentine
This movie will make you laugh, make you cry, make you remember and make you think. Mostly it will make you want to go to Greece and rediscover the "Shirley Valentine"... Read more
Published on April 8 2003 by Terri Anyan

5.0 out of 5 stars Dare to live your dreams.
I think this is a wonderful movie, it speaks to every woman who might feel she has somehow lost herself while trying to become what she thinks her husband and family expect of her.
Published on Feb 17 2003 by Donna L. Skipper

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you really happy???
If you are searching for a movie with a lot of special effects you won't find it here. What you will find is a witty off-the-wall comedy-drama that will literally having you... Read more
Published on Jan 6 2003 by Cynthia A.

5.0 out of 5 stars SHIRLEY VALENTINE
Pauline Collins plays Shirley Valentine, a unhappy middle-aged housewife
whose life is changed while visiting Greece. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Shirley Valentine
This is my favorite movie of all time. It's very funny with a serious message. I watch it every couple of months to give myself a lift, who needs therapy if you have Shirley... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2002 by Cathy

5.0 out of 5 stars There is a little of this lady in all women.
Shirley Valentine is a housewife. That's it. Just a housewife. She cooks, she cleans, she shops, mostly she talks to herself, and in this poignant film, she talks to us as well,... Read more
Published on April 25 2002 by Betti Trapp

5.0 out of 5 stars Shirley Valentine stole my heart
I saw this movie for the first time some years ago. I could identify with her story of youth and her transition into this 'other person': nolonger Shirley Valentine. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2002

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