I'm not sure if it was the quality of the dvd, but visually this was a lot rougher than I remembered, and cheesier too. I do love Parminder & Keira though.
Bend It Like Beckham
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
4/11/2002Runtime
112 minsOverview
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$3,500,159Revenue
$76,578,641Homepage
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How It Feels
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A vibrant coming-of-age comedy about a young British-Indian woman negotiating family tradition and personal ambition, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional stakes. It's warm, energetic, and ultimately affirming about carving your own path.
Mood
DefiantJoyfulBittersweetPlayful
Themes
IdentityFamilyComing of ageFreedom
Look
NaturalisticHandheld
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