Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Parminder Nagra | ... | Jess | |
Keira Knightley | ... | Jules | |
Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | Joe | |
Anupam Kher | ... | Mr. Bhamra | |
Archie Panjabi | ... | Pinky Bhamra | |
Shaznay Lewis | ... | Mel | |
Frank Harper | ... | Alan Paxton | |
Juliet Stevenson | ... | Paula Paxton | |
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Shaheen Khan | ... | Mrs. Bhamra |
Ameet Chana | ... | Tony | |
Pooja Shah | ... | Meena (as Poojah Shah) | |
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Paven Virk | ... | Bubbly |
Preeya Kalidas | ... | Monica | |
Trey Farley | ... | Taz | |
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Saraj Chaudhry | ... | Sonny (as Saraj Chaudry) |
A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of cooking the perfect chapatti, Jess' dream is to play soccer professionally like her hero David Beckham. Wholeheartedly against Jess' unorthodox ambition, her parents eventually reveal that their reservations have more to do with protecting her than with holding her back. When Jess is forced to make a choice between tradition and her beloved sport, her family must decide whether to let her chase her dream...and a soccer ball.
The title of this film nearly put me off watching it. Not being a Manchester United fan, the mere mention of Beckham was a bit off putting, however I put my prejudices behind me and I'm glad I did.
I wasn't expecting much of a film, but I was pleasantly surprised. The film sped along with me never looking at my watch and I enjoyed every second of the film. If you liked East is East then you'll love this film. OK so the storyline is nothing new, and the classic storylines are contained within the film but it's all done very funnily, and with a breath of fresh air. The film moves very fast and keeps the audiance entertained. The occaisional funny moments are a good chuckle and not some poor attempt at humour, and best of all it's a good british comedy.