Bhaji on the Beach Reviews

 (1993)

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Too Many Issues - Not Enough Comedy
Sep 07, 2005
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When I was a film student in London I was the only Scot in class which led to the inevitable question " Do you set your screenplays in Scotland Theo ? " I replied I didn't because setting a story... Read more
Nicely directed
Apr 21, 2005
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A thoughtful movie that is sure to make one think about the cultural and ideological differences across the generations. Worth viewing it atleast once....... Read more
Two Thumbs Up.
Jun 22, 2004
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What a well done example of life for Indian women. Seriously, what better example of displaying the different lives and attitudes of the old, present and future cultures than by putting them in a bus and having them conflict? 'Bhaji... Read more
Impressed me- a definite 10/10!!!
Apr 24, 2004
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I wasn't a fan of Chadha's more recent movie Bend it like beckham, which I cant stress enough just does not at all match up to the quality of this film. Old certainly IS gold, as Bhaji On The Beach... Read more
bhaji on the beach impresses
Jun 01, 2003
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watching bhaji on the beach is a charming experience. gurinder chadha's debut movie is a wonderful display of her obvious talents in presenting a pleasant picture of the indian diaspora without sugar-coating it. conflicts related to gender, generation and race... Read more
Surprisingly charming
Jul 17, 2002
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A surprisingly charming little film about a multi-generational group of ethnic Indian women in England going for a day trip to the seaside. The movie dabbles in a number of issues, problems some of the women have, and problems they... Read more
An extraordinarily perceptive summary of life: sex and race
Jan 15, 2002
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Gurinder Chadha, in the setting of England and with people of Indian background, has made an excellent movie about racism, sexism and the difference in viewpoints among generations. It is applicable to all people. Using the device of a group... Read more
Surprisingly good "Slice of Life".
Jan 23, 1999
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I found this film thoroughly watchable, and compulsive viewing. I think this was mainly because of the believable main characters, a group of Asian women.The film itself is a compendium of stories, each person having their own set of problems.The... Read more