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Shirley Valentine [VHS]

Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301627023
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6301627024
Label: Paramount
Languages: EnglishUnknown
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: April 16, 1996
Running Time: 108 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: August 30, 1989

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
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




Rating: - My all time favorite movie!
This is a poignant story, packed with humor and beautiful scenery of Greece. It has been one of my top favorite movies for many years.

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Rating: - Wonderful movie!
What a wonderful movie! I first discovered this treasure years ago when it was only available on VHS. I just bought the DVD (American DVD region version) and I am thrilled that it is now offered on DVD. This movie follows the main character,Shirley Valentine, as she comes to the realization that her life as a housewife in London is a drab existence, far from the life she led in her younger years (shown in flashbacks).
When Shirley Valentine decides to change her life, she joins her friend on a trip to Greece where she has a romantic encounter with the owner of the restaurant she frequents. They end up on his boat and make love there. After her one 'day' stand, Shirley embraces all things Greece. When it comes time to leave, Shirley decides to stay at the last minute, leaving her friend to return home alone. Shirley then blackmails the restaurant into letting her work for him. In the end her husband goes to Greece to get her but does not recognize her as he passes by her on his way to the restaurant.
One major feature of this movie is that Shirley talks to the audience, or the wall, throughout the movie. This is not as distracting as one might assume it to be. In fact it works to draw the viewer even deeper into the world of the movie.
This movie has great acting, beautiful scenery, romance, humor, sadness and joy. When the movie ends, if you are like me, you will feel a pang...because you don't want it to end. This movie is like many movies of years gone by, it draws you into the world of the film and gets you really interested in the characters and what happens to them. This is a rare thing in todays world.
I have watched this movie countless times, and I still enjoy it just as much as I did the first time I watched it. If you are a sucker for a good romance movie, or just a lover of beautiful, well crafted movies, Shirley Valentine is a must to own. Believe me, if you love movies, you will love this movie.
There is brief nudity during the love scene on the boat, but no graphic sex. There is minimal use of profanity. This is a great 'date' movie or a wonderful gift to give to any friend that loves great movies. I simply catton praise this movie too much, it really is that good.

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Rating: - Love this movie, buy it for my friends all the time!
This is an excellent movie, my husband enjoys it too. Perfect chick flick for an evening with the girls.

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Rating: - Shirley Valentine

Thought provoking and humorous. Recommended to me as a chick flick, but men said it was for them as well!

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Rating: - Favorite Films
It's gratifying to know I can always find a "fave" from the past on Amazon! An old VCR movie can be upgraded to DVD, or an older film found which has been recommended. The delivery of my last movie purchase was so prompt, it was amazing. Good job, Amazon!

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