Good movie

[javasaurus]

Went with BlueEowyn last night to see "Bend It Like Beckham" -- a recent release from 20th C. Fox's "independent" arm, Fox Searchlight. Basic premise: Young woman living with her very traditional Indian family in England, has lots of soccer talent, joins amateur circuit w/o her parents' knowledge/permission. In the meantime, her (very traditional) sister is getting married. Good film about growing up in one culture while being steeped in another.

If you are tired of this summer's adrenaline rush spectaculars, can't bear another sappy melodrama, and won't see any film with Adam Sandler, then treat yourself to a matinee and check out this simple but solid film.

Comments

[blueeowyn.livejournal.com]

Personally this film is worth it at full price or matinee. I tend to use the 'treat yourself to a matinee' to indicate a good but not Good film. This one gets the capital G from me.

Believable characters, lots of insight, humor. And stick around for the clowning in the credits.