Bend It Like Beckham

WHO WANTS TO COOK ALOO GOBI WHEN YOU CAN BEND A BALL LIKE BECKHAM?

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.

Director: Gurinder Chadha
Cast: Parminder Nagra , Keira Knightley , Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Anupam Kher , Shaheen Khan , Archie Panjabi , Frank Harper , Juliet Stevenson , Shaznay Lewis , Ameet Chana

Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Release date: 2002-04-11

Rating: 6.328

Runtime: 112minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 76M

Production Companies: Kintop Pictures , Bend It Films , Roc Media , Road Movies

Reviews:

  • Kobe Pollard
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Martha Keller
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Chandler Koch
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Athena Newton
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Milana Vaughn
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4