This is one of the great movies. One of the most satisfying movies you are ever likely to see. Any woman who has been married and reached a certain stage in their life will be able to identify with Shirley Valentine.
Pauline Collins gives one of the most memorable performances ever on screen as Shirley. It would be difficult to imagine anybody else in the part. There is so much in this movie. Every scene is a work of art. Shirley Valentine is one of the great heroines simply because she is so real. And we feel for her all the way along.
It's also very emotionally charged. In particular the scenes with Joanna Lumley's Marjorie and Shirley are particularly poignant. I won't reveal why. But it's a great scene. But they all are. There is nothing tired about this movie. It is quite simply a masterpiece. A must see.
Pauline Collins gives one of the most memorable performances ever on screen as Shirley. It would be difficult to imagine anybody else in the part. There is so much in this movie. Every scene is a work of art. Shirley Valentine is one of the great heroines simply because she is so real. And we feel for her all the way along.
It's also very emotionally charged. In particular the scenes with Joanna Lumley's Marjorie and Shirley are particularly poignant. I won't reveal why. But it's a great scene. But they all are. There is nothing tired about this movie. It is quite simply a masterpiece. A must see.