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Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition)
Actors: Imran Ali, Ameet Chana, Saraj Chaudhry, Trey Farley, and Kulvinder Ghir
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $14.98
Release Date: 2003-09-30
Theatrical Release Date: 2003-08-01
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Run Time: 112 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Discs: 1


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
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. --Bret Fetzer

2) Description
Sometimes, to follow your dreams…you've go to bend the rules! Audiences and critics alike are cheering wildly for this "exhilarating…terrific comedy" (Entertainment Weekly) about a young girl who is torn between adhering to family traditions and attaining super-stardom on the soccer field. Hailed as the year's must-see crowd pleaser that "makes you feel good and laugh out loud" (Chicago Sun-Times), "Bend It Like Beckham" scores! (Time Magazine)

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) "Go Far To Where?" ~ Navigating The Cultural Divide On And Off The Football Field   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Synopsis: The feel good, girl power movie of `03 definitely has to be `Bend It Like Beckham' a tale of East meets West on an English football field. Parminder Nagra is terrific as Jess, the Indian girl who loves to play football (soccer) and dreams of being able to bend it like her idol Beckham. Despite her parents wishes she joins a girls team at the insistence of her new friend Juliet (Keira Knightley). Determined to break free from the cultural expectations placed on her by her family, Jess now has the opportunity to prove how good a player she is and realize her dream. The possibilities are endless for those who dare to reach for the stars. As her relationship with her coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) deepens she may have found even more than she had initially anticipated.Critique: While `Bend It Like Beckham' will appeal primarily to a female audience I think it's something that can be enjoyed by all if given a chance. Parminder and Keira are adorable and the action upbeat. I also enjoyed the soundtrack which like the film is a cultural smorgasbord, blending western pop tunes with traditional Indian music.

2) soccer   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
This was a present for my young granddaughter who loves playing soccer on her school team. She enjoyed the movie.

3) All I'm saying is, there's a reason why Sporty Spice is the only one without a fella!   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Bend It Like Beckham is a story about strength, overcoming odds, and reaching for difficult goals. It centers around two soccer (football) players, Jess (Parminder Nagra) and Jules (Keira Knightly), who face family resistance and cultural pressure while trying to acheive their dreams on the field of play.Jules sees Jess playing soccer in the park on day and instantly realizes a diamond in the rough who could help take her team over the top. Unffortunately, Jess' parents are very strict and old-fashioned, and their Indian culture frowns upon a young lady playing sports competitively - they want a daughter who's looking towards building a family and learning to cook. One of the interesting parts of this movie is the cultural immersion one experiences seeing the various traditions involved in an Indian girl's wedding, and the paranoid way in which Jess' mother attempts to prove their family's worthiness.A love triangle ensues between the two and their coach - whose androgynous mannerisms completely betray the premise, and the tension of life, love, and competition endanger everyone's dreams. It could affect Jess' sister's wedding, Jules' mother's sanity, and both girl's future.The one down-side to this movie is the laughably horrible sports scenes. The footwork on all goals, the slow-as-a-sloth goalies, the complete lack of defense, and the slow-motion "action" scenes take away from the realism of the movie, causing a viewer to seriously question if belief can be suspended enough to truly believe any of what is transpiring.Despite that, the girls and their families learn to overcome differences and cultural barriers while on their way to athletic triumph. It's a worthwhile watch, and probably a great chick-flick/sports combo for couples to watch.

4) *Wonderful Movie*   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is a very good movie.One to watch with the family.It shows you not to give up on your dreams.Have faith in yourself and go for it.A must see for everyone.

5) wonderful movie for adults & kids   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
a wonderful gem of a movie. i watched this with my 8 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son, both of whom play soccer, and we all loved it.the movie skillfully weaves beautiful soccer footage, cultural depth and realistic relationships into a sometimes funny, sometimes sad movie. The movie is visually rich and has a great soundtrack.all the actors are lovely, the main character does a particularly good job playing a determined, gifted young women torn by culture, gender norms and love. well done!