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Summary: Question on Bend it like Beckham
Review: How does this movie discuss the tradition roles of men and women? What personal conflicts does Jess face as a result of cultural conflicts within her home? Can u identify stereotyping within the film?
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Summary: Bend it like Beckham ROCKS!
Review: I loved this movie! It shows that if you put your mind to something you really like you will excell in the thing you are doing. Even if you aren't a soccer fan, you will still love this movie! Bend it Like Beckham scores!
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Summary: Bent!
Review: Although I wasn't totally bowled away by this movie, I can't deny it's certainly one of the most heart-warming, well-acted sports/buddy movies of recent memory. But when you throw in soccer and conflicting family traditions, you're allowed to turn up the depth, throw out the typical Hollywood standards, and turn up the volume--this film features a superb soundtrack featuring "Blondie", "Mel C", "Bally Sagoo" and "Curtis Mayfield". The acting is great; particularly Anupam Kher as the dad, and Parminder Nagra as Jess--they put a bit more in roles where not much is required. On the soccer end, the editing is pretty good, and the skill level is satisfactory. If you dig this film, you might also enjoy "Green Machine" which features a number of "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" alumni.
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Summary: pretty good
Review: it is pretty good. It's nice to see a movie that is centered around visible minorities for once. The plot was good and so were the characters. I'm Indian too, but you won't catch my parents trying to stop me from acheiving my goals. Maybe the movie focused on the stereotype of indian parents=strict parents a bit too much, but overall I enjoyed it very much.
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Summary: wonderful
Review: I loved this movie, I can't wait for the dvd. It's also more sophisticated than "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," in fact there have been many critics that have called it "My Big Fat Indian Soccer Game." lol. Jess is an Indian girl living in Londo with her loving but traditional family. When she tries to take up soccer and play on a girl's team, her family doesn't get her passion and forbids her to play. Still, Jess won't give up on her dream and decides to go behind her parent's back and play on the soccer team. She confesses her err and makes her family see how talented she is in soccer, and who knows maybe she could end up playing it professionally in the U.S. This film is a lot of fun. Its about friendship, love, family, and boyfriends. The only thing to gripe about is the sexual innuendos and homosexual gags running throughout the movie, while still respecting those that are homosexual. Anyway its all good and I think this movie has something for everyone. Its a fun & witty British comedy.
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Summary: Follow your dreams
Review: This is a great movie about bending the rules to reach your dreams. Jess, the daughter of an orthodox Sikh family, rebels against her parents' traditionalism by sneaking off to play football on a womans team. While playing football in the park, Jess is spotted by Jules, a young woman who plays on a semipro team. After joining the team, Jess now has to sneak out and lie to her parents each time she has a match or practice. While her mother only wants her to find a husband and learn traditional cooking, Jess just wants to follow her dreams.
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Summary: Great replay value
Review: Lives up to all the hype for me. You find yourself laughing out loud a lot during this movie. BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is perfect to watch with the family or just a bunch of friends. Outtakes during the final credits are also a blast. Great present for the holidays.
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Summary: A victim of its own success
Review: Yes, there are parallels with 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' but for me, the most pertinent is the hype. This is a good film (in fact, I think it is better than MBFGW), but by the time I had seen it (on video) I had heard so much hype that I thought it would be phenominal. So if you haven't seen it, know that this is a fun and enjoyable movie, but not a truly great film as many would have you believe. Two minor criticisms: First, there were a couple of scenes where my American ears had a hard time understanding The Queen's Englsh being spoken so rapidly (even after rewinding and upping the volume). Second, while the training/park playing sequences were exhilirating, the actual game sequences were a bit choppy and hard to follow--a bit anticlimactic after all the buildup.
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Summary: An uplifting British gem, in the style of "Billy Elliot"
Review: A delightful coming of age story with two luminous stars, Parminder Nagra (now starring on "ER") and Keira Knightly (most recently in "Love Actually"), "Bend It Like Beckham" is great fun. Nagra plays Jess, the younger daughter of a middle-class Sikh family, who yearns to play soccer (football in England) professionally despite her family's objections. Her best friend Jules (Knightly) is dealing with parallel disapproval - her mother believes that an athletic tomboy is destined to be lonely, lesbian or both. While the central story of the girls' friendship, and their mutual passion for soccer (as well as their soccer coach) is immensely likeable, the "smaller bits" and characterizations are classic. Jess' sister howls and carries on about her impending wedding, and her mother badgers her about the right way to cook - but there's no question that Jess loves them anyways. Jules' mother, who is full of silliness, constantly attempts to understand her daughter and fails miserably, but never stops trying. Joe, the Irish coach and love interest, is inspirational to both girls but obviously wounded by his past relationship with his Da'. Many films feature a misunderstood but plucky lad or lass, who finally achieves success and shows their families, friends, and often the world, that they were right, and everyone else was wrong. Yes, it's a very old plot. But in your typical film about first generation families like Jess', the older generation is painted as being out of touch with their dreams, having sacrificed their ambitions, as well as their homeland, for their children. There's something bittersweet then, if the child turns their back on their home culture and family to get success in the wider world: this sadness is evident in "Double Happiness" and "Floating Life," two other films about Asian immigrants, in Canada and around the world respectively. There's some gentle poking-fun at both mainstream English and immigrant Sikh culture, but "Bend It Like Beckham" is more realistic in that Jess doesn't really want to leave her home culture behind - she wants to live in both worlds, English and Sikh. In one scene, her teammates pepper her with questions about her sister's arranged marriage, and later plans for her. Jess makes it clear that, while she's willing to go against her parents' wishes to play football, she agrees with their views on love and sex. She even talks (in a non-cheesy way) about her talent for soccer as being a gift from God, knowing that this is something her parents can understand, as religious people. One more reason why this is a great movie for parents to watch and discuss with their teenagers, whatever their background - it shows that parents and kids can compromise without sacrificing common values and dreams. Kids and adults alike will also love the fast-paced, upbeat soundtrack, including the jaunty song "Independence Day," from tomboy-made-good Melanie C, formerly known as Sporty Spice. A great film for slumber parties or to give Monday night a bit of zing.
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Summary: When was the last time you watched a movie five times?
Review: How delightful to see a movie that is genuinely fresh and fun. Sure it isn't perfect. Remember when movies didn't have to be? Hollywood has the lost the ability to make a quietly inspiring movie like this that makes you smile. When was the last time you watched a movie five times? I can't remember myself. But I keep watching this one... P.S. Parminder Nagra I love you.
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