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Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe. Rating PG-13 Sexual ContentLanguage Genre Comedy Original Language English Director Gurinder Chadha Producer Deepak Nayar, Gurinder Chadha Writer Paul Mayeda Berges, Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra Release Date Theaters Mar 12, 2003 wide Release Date Streaming Sep 30, 2003 Box Office Gross USA $ Runtime 1h 52m Distributor Fox Production Co Helkon Media AG, Kintop Pictures, British Screen Productions, Film Council, Scion Films Sound Mix Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Stereo, Dolby A Aspect Ratio Flat Cast & Crew News & Interviews for Bend It Like Beckham Critic Reviews for Bend It Like Beckham Audience Reviews for Bend It Like Beckham Jul 29, 2015 Winning blend of culture clash, generation gap, and female empowerment as an English-born Indian girl Jess tries to pursue her dream of playing soccer, much to the consternation of her deeply-rooted traditional family. This was the last movie when you might've asked yourself "Who's Keira Knightley?" as 2003 was her springboard to superstardom - you may have heard about a movie released just one month earlier she was in about some cursed pirates. Her appeal is just as evident here as the striker who recruits Jess off the park pitch into an organized league and the two become fast friends. Parminder Negra is equally charismatic as Jess and a pity she hasn't been in more movies. Sharp eyes will recognize Anupam Kher playing her father as Bradley Cooper's sympathetic psychiatrist from Silver Linings Playbook. Jess' attempt to keep her feet in both worlds provides an enthralling look into a culture with very different values, existing as a country within a country. A crowd-pleaser to be sure, and may be faulted for trying to please too much by fitting everything in a too-neat little package by the end. I also felt uneasy with the evolving relationship the team coach who appears mid-twenties has towards the girls, who presumably are near 18 since they talk about attending university soon, but look more like they are 15. Super Reviewer Sep 09, 2012 A funny and uplifting tale about self discovery and acceptance. An enjoyable watch for the whole family, can be enjoyed by football fans and haters alike. Super Reviewer May 23, 2012 A film about following your dream, friendship and family. The inter-culture relation of the Indians and the Europeans was particularly interesting to watch. It's a feel good drama about a girl's dream to become a soccer player but due to her heritage, she had a hard time finding acceptance to do so. The use of racial jokes was effective, also there were some elements of lesbianism which was a play on the stereotype of girls playing soccer. Overall, it's a clever film that can inspire young people Super Reviewer Jul 10, 2011 Well-acted and brilliantly directed by Chadha, Bend it Like Beckham is both a brilliant satire and excellent comedy that keeps you laughing well beyond the first laugh. Super Reviewer Bend It Like Beckham 2002 depicts a number of cultural differences that may result in potential conflict between British and Indian Punjabi, Sikh cultures. The film focuses on the main character, Jesminder Bhamra’s desire to play football and the conflict she faces due to her family obligations to her Sikh family. Jessminder Bhamra or Jess is left with a dilemma whether to choose to pursue football or to follow her parents’ wish which is simply to complete her studies and marry an Indian man. The film uses comedy to diffuse the tension in the cultural clash between Western values on personal freedom, personal choices, personal achievement and Indian values that strongly value loyalty and obedience to the family as well as a more low profile or humble role of an Asian woman. Now, let us explore some of the issues, cultures, values and worldviews in the Indian Sikh culture from within the movie. Gender Bias Gender bias is one of the predominantly portrayed features in the movie. Female are looked down on and are believed as not capable of playing football as well as males do. The interview in the beginning scene has explicitly described that Indian girls are not supposed to play football for it is considered as inappropriate and that is a shame for girls wearing shorts running in the field chasing after a ball being watched by the crowd. Interestingly, Jess, an Indian girl loves football and is fantasizing to be a professional footballer. Unfortunately her gender and her Asian cultural background are not in favor for her aspirations. Being an Asian girl, Jess is not supposed to play football with boys at the park and to play for the girls’ team, not to say wearing shorts showing off her legs to the spectators. Her acts have ashamed and outraged her parents. For Jess is expected to behave like an Indian girl in general; cook Indian dishes and marry an Indian man. Juliet, a British girl who eventually befriends Jess also fancies football. It is her who brings Jess to join the girl’s team. Juliet’s mother also disapproves her daughter’s hobby. However, it is not a matter of personal freedom, as we know individual freedom is much emphasized in Western culture. Although, it may seem similar to Jess’ parents’ disapproval but if we observe closely, we will discover that Juliet’s mother’s disapproval is not so much of a cultural issue but rather a very pragmatic and parental reason of a mother who worries about her daughter’s chance of marriage. For according to her personal feminine worldview, a woman’s primary goal in life is to be married and in order to be married, one has to look pretty. Her worldview tells that to be beautiful is to have fair skin and a slim body. As playing football will make her daughter’s skin grow darker and her muscle grow bigger and therefore she will eventually lose her beauty. Her main concern is more “individual-based” – personal ideals. Admittedly, Jess’s mother does share similar worldview regarding the idea of “beauty” and a woman’s primary goal in life is to marry a good husband however Jess’s mother’s worldview is intermingled with her Sikh cultural background. Her main concern is more “community-based” – community acceptance, shame. From a gender perspective, both mothers share similar perspective on the role of women and their purpose in life. They are supposed to focus more on attracting husbands, marry good husbands therefore they are to dress up, make up, play no football and behave like girls. Half-naked There was one scene in the movie picturing Jesminder Jess and Juliet running side by side passing two Indian women jogging in their Sari. This scene caught my eyes and remind me of Moslems girls who would go jogging in their long sleeves and long pants with their jilbab or veils on. Obviously, Sikh culture requires girls to wear longer dress that provide more cover to their bodies and definitely “Sari” is the most appropriate dress. It is considered as indecent or inappropriate to reveal too much of their bodies. Jess’s mom explicitly conveys her thinking on the issue of appearance when she said, “I will not allow my daughter running on the field half-naked.” It is my shame! Punjabi or Sikh culture is not so much a guilt-culture but it is obviously a shame-culture as depicted in the movie. Jess’s mom felt ashamed of having her daughter “running half-naked” wearing shorts is regarded as inappropriate in the football field. Pinky and Teetu do not feel guilty of their sex behavior marriage but they would feel ashamed if their sexual behavior is exposed. Honor and shame are very crucial in Asian culture. Pinky and Teetu’s marriage is jeopardized when Teetu’s mom mistakenly saw Jess kissing with an English boy it was not Juliet and they were not kissing but they were both laughing and hugging overwhelmed by joy at the bus-stop. It is a shame for Teetu's parents to have their son married to Pinky with a sister who is regarded to be immoral as she engages in intimate behavior in public. In order to avoid shame to the family, they have to call off the wedding although the engagement ceremony has already been completed. Only when they eventually found out that it was actually a misunderstanding as Jess was just laughing and hugging Juliet as any younger generation will do expressing their close friendship. Same reason why Jess is not allowed to be a footballer, it is a matter of shame and larger family acceptance. The Sikh family is just trying to protect their family’s honor and avoid becoming a laughing stock in their community. Evidently, the family’s honour is paramount in Asian culture. Respecting elder It is interesting in the movie when Jessica’s mom asked Jess to teach her daughter some respect to parents when she said, "Jess, I hope you can teach my daughter a bit about your culture, including respect for elders” She recognizes and emphasizes Indian cultures strong value on respect to their elders. It implicitly portrays the value differences between Western culture represented by the British and the Asian cultures represented by the Indian Sikh culture in the movie. Arranged Marriage - Am I free to marry? Arranged marriage is common in the Sikh culture that is why Pinky and Teetu’s marriage is very special as their marriage is not an arranged marriage, instead it is a love-match which is not the norm of the society. A "love match" means that the two people fall in love and make the choice to get married. However, parents’ approval does play an important role in Asian culture. Inter-religious as well as inter-race marriage is described as unfavorable in the film. It is considered as disloyalty or a betrayal to marry someone from a different race or religion. Cultural and racial prejudice is obviously depicted in the movie that convey against inter-racial and inter-religious marriages. Sad Bride, Happy Family Indian bride is not supposed to smile or to show her joy in her marriage. Pinky is filled with joy and is not able to hide her joy and therefore is reminded by the cameraman that Indian bride is not supposed to smile. However, the family is to be happy and show their happy faces in the wedding. After a serious ritualistic wedding, the family will shift to singing and dancing joyfully. What a contrast! Guru Nanak – the founder of Sikhism The camera frequently shoots on the picture of Bubaji hanging on the wall in the living room. Guru Nanak or Babaji is an Indian saint, the founder of Sikhism whom is much revered. Jess’ mother prays to Guru Nanak for good result on Jess’ exam. This shows that Guru Nanak is very important in protecting and blessing the family. On another scene, Jess is asked by her mom to swear on Guru Nanak in order to prove that she is telling the truth. Guru Nanak seems to serve as the family’s Reference Point to constantly remind them of their values, protection and blessings. Am I free to choose? Religion or faith is not something one can freely choose in the Sikh culture. It is absolutely not an option but it is what someone is born to be. Neither it is an individual matter but it is absolutely a family matter. Inheriting the traditional religion and faith is a way to safeguard the family’s honor and it is regarded as the duty of the family members. Indian parents expect their children and even grand children to continue to be loyal to their family faith. In other words, their traditional religion and faith is their legacy and it is their honor to pass down and to live out their legacy. Bias Superior and Inferior Culture Asian culture is often viewed as being more inferior to Western culture. Jess’ father was rejected to play for the cricket team due to his wearing of turban. On another scene, Jess is deeply hurt, furious and overreacts when she is called “Paki” by the opponent player. Presumably, Asian culture is considered as being inferior by Western culture due to the fact that Western civilization is more developed in their technology. However, the rise of China and India as well as the wave of Korean culture does elevate Asian dignities. Joe, an Irish, does express that he himself also experienced racism from the English. He sympathizes with Jess who is deeply hurt when she is humiliated by an English player. And on one occasion when Joe visits Jess’ parents informing her parents about an upcoming important match, Joe parents’ dislike Joe because Joe is a Westerner. Obviously, cultural prejudice is strongly portrayed in the movie. Homosexuality Indian can’t be gays Another interesting message is Indian cannot be gays. Jess’s Indian friend admits that he is a gay and Jess’ response is interesting for she said, but you are an Indian”. This shows that an Indian should not be a gay or it is not a norm neither it is acceptable for Indians to be gays. Gay and lesbian behavior are indeed a controversial issue and a taboo for Asian culture. However, the movie does portray that it is also not acceptable in the British family when Juliet’s mother thinks that Juliet is dating Jess. Unfortunately, the movie does not depict how Tony’s family and Indian friends will react when they find out that Tony is a gay. Worldview What have I done wrong? Instead of blaming on their ways of educating the children, the parents Jess’ parents are asking whether they have done anything wrong that causes both their daughters to lie and bring so much shame to their family. Their worldview on life is karma. They are blaming themselves and their past-lives for their misfortunes and for what they are experiencing in their current state. Worldview Change, Cultural Change! Almost at the end of the movie, a shift of cultural views occurs. Juliet’s mother opens up herself to football and allows Juliet to pursue her hobby when she understands that female football players can also have normal family with children. It is paramount to note that Jess’ father also has a dramatic change of worldview. He allows Jess to skip out from her sister’s wedding and play in the tournament. At the end of the movie, he himself returns to play cricket with Jess’s boyfriend. The most touching script is Jess’ father’s new perspective when he says; "I don't want Jessie to suffer. I don't want her to make the same mistakes her father made of accepting life, accepting situations. I want her to fight and I want her to win." For me it is the peak of the movie, a point of awareness and realization, a point of worldview renewal and cultural transformation. Final Remarks Bend it like Beckham is an interesting movie that portrays cultural clash in a humorous way. It highlights some important features in both British and Sikh cultures that may potentially result in cultural clash. Most importantly, the movie also portrays that cultural clash does not only occur between or among different cultures but also within a culture itself such as between the older and the younger generations. It is indeed an enjoyable film to watch as it contains rich messages for reflection. Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect spot. It's available on the web and also on Android and iOS. A Lot or a Little? What you will—and won't—find in this movie. Where to Watch Videos and Photos Parents say 17 Kids say 37 age 11+ Based on 17 parent reviews March 20, 2021 This title has Great role models Too much swearing Too much drinking/drugs/smoking 1 person found this helpful. February 24, 2020 too mature for 10 year olds a lot of talk about "shagging" and bra fittings - wasn't a good fit for my 10 year old boy This title has Too much sex Too much drinking/drugs/smoking 1 person found this helpful. What's the Story? In BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM, Jess Parminder Nagra is the daughter of tradition-minded parents who've mapped her life's path from law degree to Indian husband to perfecting her ability to cook aloo gobi. They've also allowed her to develop her natural soccer-playing talents by turning a blind eye to her practices in the park with her best friend, Tony Ameet Chana. When Jess' older sister, Pinky Archie Panjabi, prepares to get married, their parents decide that it's time for Jess to settle down. But just as they're telling her to curb her sports pursuits, she's offered the opportunity to take her playing to the next level - and meets fellow player Jules Keira Knightley and her tough-love Irish coach, Joe Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Pulled in two different directions, Jess must learn how to balance her duties to her family - and to herself. Is It Any Good? Spunky and easy to watch, this feel-good movie bridges the distance between old country and new with the deft touch of a David Beckham penalty kick. For any girl whose athletic endeavors were ever questioned by conservative parents, Bend It Like Beckham is a color-drenched fairy tale where you know from the opening credits that the story will end in the "happily ever after" category for plucky Jess. Yes, this sunny little movie is about second-generation Indian families in England striving to maintain traditions that kids, more British than Indian, find increasingly irrelevant. But no matter your cultural background, the central theme that you should follow your bliss no matter the hurdle is universal. On the one hand, the story might not seem strikingly original, and the script's handling of LGBTQ+ material has not aged well to say the least. But the colorful tones of the movie, overlit action scenes, and genuine appeal of the characters - especially Jess - make this film enjoyable, engaging, and entertaining. Even if the answers seem a bit simple, it's nice to think that complicated relationships and challenges can be resolved with proper communication and the ability to make nice with others. Talk to Your Kids About ... Families can talk about why Jess feels like she can't talk to her family about her love of sports in Bend It Like Beckham. How does she defend her sneaking around? How does Jess' father's past experience playing cricket impact how he views his daughter's love of soccer? After Jess is called a racial slur, Joe tells her, "I'm Irish - of course I understand what that feels like." Does that seem believable? What are the differences between being an Irish man and a Punjabi Sikh woman in London? Are there similarities? How do the characters in Bend It Like Beckham demonstrate teamwork and courage? Why are these important character strengths? Movie Details In theaters March 12, 2003 On DVD or streaming September 30, 2003 Cast Pariminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers Director Gurinder Chadha Studio Fox Searchlight Genre Comedy Topics Sports and Martial Arts, Friendship, Great Girl Role Models Character Strengths Courage, Teamwork Run time 112 minutes MPAA rating PG-13 MPAA explanation language and sexual content Last updated April 28, 2023 Did we miss something on diversity? Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update. Where to Watch Our Editors Recommend Best Soccer Movies and TV Shows Best Football Movies Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate Quotes Mr. Bhamra Jessie, now that your sister has got engaged, it's different. You know how people talk. Jess She's the one gettin' married, not me! Mrs. Bhamra I was married at your age! You don't even want to learn to cook dhal! Jess Kissing? Me? A boy? You're mad. You're all bloody mad. Mr. Bhamra Jesminder, don't use those swearing words! Jess I was at the 120 bus stop today but with Juliet. My friend. She's a girl, and we weren't kissing or anything for God's sake! Mr. Bhamra Swear by Babaji. Jess I swear on Babaji's name.

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