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Ironically the most glaring problem is with the respectable turn-out of comic acting talent--all of whom over-act mercilessly throughout. This may have been an effort to compensate for the stock nature of many of the characters: Bhaskar's ambitious Indian immigrant father, Williams' hippy vicar, Burke's lippy fishwife. The film's central relationship between an awkward adolescent Indian girl called Meena (Chandeep Uppal) and her slightly older English neighbour Anita (Anna Brewster) is rather better handled by the two young actors concerned, but there is nothing here that wasn't done a great deal better in the thematically similar East is East. --Andrew Mueller
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But if you take it for what it is - a gentle, fairly low-key comedy / drama - then you'll enjoy it.
The acting was over the top in places, but so what, isn't that what comedy's about? I thought the girl who played the central character, Meena, did a great job. And I thought the social issues covered by the film - the difficulties faced by a young girl, growing up feeling "different" - were handled really sensitively.
It wasn't laugh-out-loud funny, but it did have a few funny moments and I really warmed to the characters.
I don't know where the "politically correct rubbish" comments come from. I can only wonder why that reviewer watched the DVD in the first place.
Having lived in the 'Black Country' myself, only a couple of miles from Meera Syal (didn't know her, unfortunately), this film captures the area & the times (early 70s) perfectly - even the accents are right for once.
If you liked Bend it like Beckham or East is East, you'll definitely like this. Chandeep Uppal as Meena is a revelation - just look at her facial expressions.
Give it a try. Just sit back & enjoy the realistic recreation of a working class area in the 70s (warts & all). I dare you not to laugh at the humour, be moved by the emotions & sing along to the soundtrack (even Chicory Tip!!!)
OK, it's not exactly groundbreaking, original or cerebral. But it's exceptionally enjoyable and engrossing. Watching this tale of an awkward adolescent finding her place in the world (and in her adopted country) is akin to sitting down on a rainy Sunday with a short and satisfying novel, full of lively (if ever-so-slightly cliched) characters, helping her discover herself.
Admittedly, East is East is a superior take on similar themes, but if you're having the girls around, you're guarenteed to like this heartwarmer.
I read the other reviews and agree mostly with what everybody else has said, so I... Read more
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