Bend It Like Beckham (2002) - Page 4

Originally posted by: mintyblue

Yes I have seen Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

You are right about cinema going back to the mindless crap of the 80's

I think Gen Z is responsible for it

Have you seen Bheja Fry? Awesome movie!

And also nepos

Bheja Fry 2 was not as good as the first one, but I enjoyed that one as well.

Originally posted by: Silveraliax

what's love got to do with it with shabana azmi n lily James

It was sweet. I was skeptical about a movie written by Jemima Goldsmith/Khan and directed by Shekhar Kapoor (thought it would be boring). But I liked it.

Originally posted by: Silveraliax

what's love got to do with it with shabana azmi n lily James

Did you like the movie

Bend it Like Beckham is one of those feel-good fun films you can never get bored of, no matter how many times you watch it. I watched it thrice in theaters when it came out. And almost a few times every year ever since.

It is really a fantastic film on so many levels. It has a wonderful storyline that is relatable to immigrants, desis back home, as well as Western audiences. It balances genuine heartfelt drama with truly hilarious humor. The acting is fantastic and three relative newcomers at that time - Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, and Jonathan Rhys-Myers stole the show.

I believe Bend It Like Beckham is on Disney Plus in the USA.

And yes, the original movie was indeed written to be a lesbian romance between Jess and Jules. But there were many reasons why it was changed. The film was progressive and challenging in its portrayal of NRIs and didn't want to risk alienating audiences. Even Western audiences did not embrace queer films that easily. Also, Gurinder Chadda really wanted to break the stereotype that athletic women who play sports are gay.

But Jess and Jules is such a popular ship in the fandom. Many fans are rooting for a remake that carries on with the original lesbian plot.

. Minty

Few other gems I strongly like to recommend for you n others r (crossover movies)

MISSISIPI MASALA

SALAAM BOMBAY

THE NAMESAKE

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Bend it Like Beckham is one of those feel-good fun films you can never get bored of, no matter how many times you watch it. I watched it thrice in theaters when it came out. And almost a few times every year ever since.

It is really a fantastic film on so many levels. It has a wonderful storyline that is relatable to immigrants, desis back home, as well as Western audiences. It balances genuine heartfelt drama with truly hilarious humor. The acting is fantastic and three relative newcomers at that time - Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, and Jonathan Rhys-Myers stole the show.

I believe Bend It Like Beckham is on Disney Plus in the USA.

And yes, the original movie was indeed written to be a lesbian romance between Jess and Jules. But there were many reasons why it was changed. The film was progressive and challenging in its portrayal of NRIs and didn't want to risk alienating audiences. Even Western audiences did not embrace queer films that easily. Also, Gurinder Chadda really wanted to break the stereotype that athletic women who play sports are gay.

But Jess and Jules is such a popular ship in the fandom. Many fans are rooting for a remake that carries on with the original lesbian plot.

Have you seen the legendary gay theme based MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE?

If not then it's a must watch gathering info about ur taste from ur post... amazing movie

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

I loveeee me some Bend it Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice, Monsoon Wedding, Bollywood Hollywood American Desi, Dr Cabbie type of movies.

After Slumdog Millionare they don’t really make such films anymore and I thought by now we would’ve evolved or something

Omg same. These small Indo-American films were my go-to films on Saturday on star plus.

Loved the coach Jonathan Rhys(?) In BILB.

And Martin Henderson in P&P

The music as well.

Also, how hot was kal Penn in American Desi!

Even Kunal and Vinay Virmani<3

Hollywood films w Indian people ?

https://youtu.be/tUPH5OhXC1A?feature=shared

Originally posted by: Beywakoof

Have you seen the legendary gay theme based MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE?

If not then it's a must watch gathering info about ur taste from ur post... amazing movie

Thanks! I have heard of it but never watched it.

Is it available on any streaming service?