Bend It Like Beckham

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-08-10 06:58am

Just saw it today, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite entertaining, and very cute.

I expected it to follow the typical Bad News Bears/Mighty Ducks sports movie formula, but the attention was hardly on the sport at all, which actually worked well. The characters were endearing, fleshed-out, and generally likeable (not to mention a lot of them were easy on the eyes).

Plus, Keira Knightly excitedly yelled out my home town's name

(now if I could just get her to excitedly yell out my name...)

So if any of you out there were hesitant about seeing it like I was, my recommendation is that you stop hesitating and go for it. It's enjoyable, and it's a great date movie, to boot.

Crown · Post by **Crown** » 2003-08-10 07:25am

<Curry Accent>Eyes down. Look sad. An Indian bride does not smile, you'll ruin the bloody video!</Curry Accent>*

Man, I loved that movie too. It was very well done.

*I should point out, that my Indian/Sri-Lankan/Pakistani friends all refer to themselves as 'curry munchers' and we call each other such (I am a wog) in jest. No offence was intended.

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-08-10 07:28am

I can't imagine taking offense when the insult is so delicious! Damn, curry is good. I don't have any particular attachment to the Indian culture or history, but Indian cuisine is easily in my top two favorite cuisines.

Majin Gojira · Post by **Majin Gojira** » 2003-08-10 10:29am

My sister compared it to "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" in that it's basically about saying: "Yes, other peoples families are just as screwed up as yours..."

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2003-08-10 10:44am

How long do you think until Beckham runs for President of the EU?

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2003-08-10 11:55am

He'd never get elected. Alex Ferguson would kill him 1st. Beckham is the most over rated man in the world. He's only got this far by being a weirdo married to a spice girl who tells him what to think.

The Duchess of Zeon · Post by **The Duchess of Zeon** » 2003-08-10 12:04pm

Lord Pounder wrote:He'd never get elected. Alex Ferguson would kill him 1st. Beckham is the most over rated man in the world. He's only got this far by being a weirdo married to a spice girl who tells him what to think.

Are you sure? Monstrous hoardes of Beckham fans intimidating pollsters all over Europe?

*snerks*

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2003-08-10 12:09pm

God i can imagine that! Damn thats a scarry state.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-08-10 12:12pm

I'm sure Posh is far mre likely to run for office.

After all, Becks actually has a career of his own

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2003-08-10 12:23pm

It scares me that so many foreigners have seen and enjoyed this film with which I thought would subside into the shadows without incident.

I saw it mostly on a plane to Cyprus, was quite funny even if I never bothered to see it at the flicks. And yes, Keira Knightly = h0tn3ss!

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-08-11 01:06am

It was playing on a flight I was on, but I was kinda tired, and the crappy headphones the plane provided made it impossible to hear. Perhaps I could rent it.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-08-11 01:10am

I have not seen this show, but it looks interesting. However, I cant get anyone to go with me. I'll catch it on video.

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2003-08-11 04:44am

Should be coming out on video at the end of September, or thereabouts. Certainly rentworthy, especially if you've got a ladyfriend (like I said, it's a good date movie).

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-08-11 05:57am

Robert Treder wrote:Should be coming out on video at the end of September, or thereabouts. Certainly rentworthy, especially if you've got a ladyfriend (like I said, it's a good date movie).

September?, it came out in about April here. It was an ok movie though, went well because Kumars at #42 was big at the same time.

Post by **Edi** » 2003-08-11 06:44am

Watched it with my girlfriend, it was her suggestion we rent it. I liked it too, it was a good movie. But even though Keira Knightley might be hot, I liked Parminder K. Nagra (who plays Jesminder) a whole lot more. Much more to my taste.

Edi

aphexmonster · Post by **aphexmonster** » 2003-08-11 07:40am

man ... on the way back from florida on the plane ride i had to watch this movie..... NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111 >=C

.... NEVER