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Bend It Like Beckham (2002) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 63,459 users
Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 422 user | 157 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team (soccer in America). Director:Gurinder Chadha |
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Cast
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Pinky Bhamra
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Shaznay Lewis | ... |
Mel
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Tony
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Monica
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Taz
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Sonny
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A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. Written by Anonymous
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Release Date:
1 August 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Joue-la comme Beckham See more »Box Office
Budget:
£3,500,159 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$161,528 (USA) (14 March 2003)Gross:
$32,541,719 (USA) (17 October 2003)Company Credits
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Jess: That's not all. She called me a Paki. But I guess that's something you wouldn't understand.
Joe: Jess, I'm Irish. Of course I understand what that feels like.
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Written and Produced by Bally Sagoo
Published by ISHQ Music
Performed by Gunjan
Courtesy of ISHQ Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The actresses were coached by Simon Clifford, who runs Futbol De Salao, a Brazilian soccer school. See more »Goofs
At the very end when Jules and Jess are going to board the plane, they turn around and wave to their parents. Jules is at first shown waving with her right hand, but then in the next shot is seen waving with her left. See more »Quotes
Joe: Look, Jess. I saw it. She fouled you. She tugged your shirt. You just overreacted, that's all.Jess: That's not all. She called me a Paki. But I guess that's something you wouldn't understand.
Joe: Jess, I'm Irish. Of course I understand what that feels like.
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Additional thanks to ... Nikki & Gary at Action Vehicles See more »Soundtracks
"My Final Peace"Written and Produced by Bally Sagoo
Published by ISHQ Music
Performed by Gunjan
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Wow, I can't believe I waited so long to see this film. I just never got around to watching it. The plot has nothing that interests me. I know nothing about soccer (football.) I am one of those American fools that has no clue. I had never even seen David Beckham before this film. I chose to ignore the buzz surrounding this film at the time it was released in America. Enough about me.
Truth be told, it was a mistake to ignore this little piece of movie-making heaven. What a fun film. It's full of color and exuberance. I had a goofy grin on my face through the whole movie. Parminder Nagra is so sweet and lovable, you can't help but root for her. No wonder why the American television show E.R. has snatched her up. I have a new appreciation for Indian culture. Those people know how to have a good time. The wedding scenes are dazzlingly beautiful.
The only problem I had was deciphering some of the British slang and dialogue through the accents. I turned on the English subtitles to make sure I didn't miss anything. (This is not a criticism of the film!) I'm sure audiences worldwide have trouble understanding the constantly changing slang in American films as well.
This is a perfect date film. It has a great sports plot like Rocky, and a strong sense of feminism that is empowering for women. I watched it with my wife, and sixteen year old niece, and we all loved it. I highly recommend it.