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Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
DVD (1 discs
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Blu-ray (1 discs
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Genre: Drama
Aspect Ratio: Wide
Sound: DD 5.1
Synopsis
Bend It Like Beckham is true girl power. This glorious comedy centers on Jess (Parminder Nagra), an Indian girl born in England whose only desire is to become a football--or, as we say on this side of the Atlantic, soccer--star like her idol, David Beckham; but her traditional family refuses to even consider it. With the help of her new friend Juliet (Keira Knightley), Jess secretly joins a girls' team under the guidance of a male coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). As the team starts to gain some attention, Jess's secret can't be kept forever. The story of Bend It Like Beckham is so genuine and detailed that it transcends all the sports-movie formulas that it also fulfills with cheeky exuberance. Wonderfully acted, and written and directed with loving care by Gurinder Chadha (Bhaji on the Beach, What's Cooking?), this movie is pure delight from start to finish.
Cast
Archie Panjabi
Keira Knightley
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
Anupam Kher
Juliet Stevenson
Shaznay Lewis
Frank Harper
Parminder Nagra
Director
Gurinder Chadha
Awards & Nominations
- None
Keywords
Comedy
Coming-Of-Age
Gay / Lesbian Interest
Sports
Technical Specifications
Audio Languages
English, French, Spanish
Subtitle Languages
English, Spanish
Special Features
- Audio commentary
- Deleted/extended scenes
- Featurettes/Behind-The-Scenes/Documentaries
- Gag Reel/Bloopers/Outtakes
- Trailers/TV spots
- Director and Co-Writer Commentary
- 10 Deleted/Extended Scenes
- "Who Wants to Cook Alo Gobi?" Hosted by the Director and "The Aunties"
- "The Making of Bend it Like Beckham" Featurette
- Music Video and Outtake
- Aloo Gobi Recipe
- International Theatrical Trailers