Bend It Like Beckham

There are no words to describe how amazing this movie was. I felt like it I was watching myself up on that screen. First generation americans, europeans, canadians (basically first generation born kids in the western world) can relate to this... Full review

It was good. It was cool. I rented it. See 2 fast 2 furious. Its cooler. But this is pretty cool. Ludacris rocks. So does 50 cent. Dont forget Eminem. Lose Yourself in the Music the Moment U own it. U... Full review

I saw this movie a little while ago, and it was so BORING!! How could anybody in their right mind like this movie at all! The only movies that were worse than this were Hulk and IShtar, thats how bad it... Full review

I think there was a good plot but it seemed that there were times where the movie lacked, the acting was overall quite good, but the movie tended to move away from the plot at some points and it could become... Full review

I LOVED THIS MOVIE! Both families were extremely hilarious. You had the Indian family that only wished Jess would learn to be a proper wife and an English family that only wished their daughter was not a lesbian. It was very... Full review

This is a charming story which combines the tensions of passing through adolescence in two distinctly different cultures with friendship, love and exceptional talent. We meet a lovely young woman, Jess, who is an avid and extremely talented football (soccer) player... Full review

This movie sucks and not only does it suck but it really suckly BADLY. Overblown movie to rise ticket sales.... Full review

Went to see this movie based on word of mouth, and was not disapointed at all. Very funny in parts, and a good story throughout.... Full review

This is an excellent movie and redeeming in many ways, BUT there is no satisfaction in the depiction of the Indians as bumbleheaded fools. The director is guilty of a injustice that permeates our whole outlook on individual groups, in this... Full review

IM ONLY 14 AND I NO MY OPINION DOESNT REALLY MATTER BUT THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I WATCHED IT ABOUT A 100 TIMES (ASK MY MOM) AND IT NEVER GETS BORING. I CAN RELATE TO EVERYTHING... Full review

has the best lines, but it is Zoe Wanamaker -....Whenever she attempts to juggle genres, the film falls flat.....Overweight and unkempt, Shabana Azmi is a perfect fit as Mrs Sethi, moving effortlessly from the comic scenes to the poignant moments.....Filmed on the lines of an Ealing comedy where raucous humour meets pure silliness, this Gurinder Chadha film elicits easy laughter in parts -....inspired scene in which a spurned Linda causes champagne bottles to spray off at will, makes papads fly in the air.. ... Full Review

Coloured by its vibrant Indian culture mix, Bend It Like Beckham is a gloriously funny, observant and delightful film about passion. Bend It Like Beckham takes pleasure in bending the rules - from girls playing football to the taboo of inter-racial relationships. ... Full Review

Beckham's greatest strength, however, is its largely unknown cast, lead by newcomer Parminder K Nagra, who charms with her innocent face and puppy dog eyes. Chadha, an Indian-born Londoner herself, has obviously put a lot of her experience - including her own charming family - into the film, as abundantly clear on her commentary with co-writer Paul Mayeda Berges. ... Full Review

Coloured by its vibrant Indian culture mix, Bend It Like Beckham is a gloriously funny, observant and delightful film about passion. Bend It Like Beckham takes pleasure in bending the rules from girls playing football to the taboo of inter-racial relationships. ... Full Review

Especially a great film for preteen girls. I saw this movie in the UK when it was released and loved it. ... Full Review

London, Sep 5 (PTI) Emmy Award winning Indian origin actress Archie Panjabi''s husband of 12 years, Rajesh Nihalani has been charged with theft and is due to stand trial, according to British media reports. ... Full Article

More than 50 leading actors and actresses hit out today at government plans to scrap the UK Film Council. In a letter to The Daily Telegraph, stars such as Bill Nighy, Timothy Spall and Emily Blunt warned the decision over... ... Full Article

The organisation behind funding for films like the LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, VERA DRAKE and BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM has been scrapped in a cost-cutting drive by the new British government. ... Full Article

Washington, July 6 (IANS) "Darshan", the longest-running Indian-American television programme in the US, has launched a new nationally-broadcast weekly half-hour programme called "Darshan America". The new show started Saturday would be available throughout the US on the national independent channel,... ... Full Article

Bend It Like Beckham actress Preeya Kalidas will launch her pop career at an annual festival that showcases South Asian arts, entertainment, dance and food. ... Full Article

London, June 30 (IANS) Well-known actor-playwright Sudha Bhuchar and artistic director Kristine Landon-Smith, joint founders of London-based Tamasha Theatre Company, have won this year's prestigious First Women Awards in the entertainment category. ... Full Article