Bend It Like Beckham
This movie may not have been popular with the average movie-goer, but it is definitely worth taking the time to see. It brings insight into the Indian culture, and it also tells the story of a girl trying to break through the culture barriers to be her own individual. It is filled with comedy as we learn about her sister and the trials of an arranged marriage.
Commercials make it seem like it is solely a soccer movie meant for the kids, but it honestly is enjoyable. As you slowly get reeled into the secrets that Jess and her sister keep from their parents, the anticipation of the outcome of their revelations builds and keeps you watching. This is wat makes you begin to see the very realness this movie shows.
The acting was very good and the cast seemed to mesh well. The director did a good job of incorporating the Indian culture and the daily events into a movie that flowed at a good pace. The dialogue allowed the characters to interact so naturally that you feel that you are standing next to them. Overall it is a refreshing movie that stands out among the sequels and predictable movies that are out today.
