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Set within the Asian community in London, My Beautiful Launderette is an unusual love story concerned with identity and entrepreneurial spirit during the Thatcher years. Omar (Gordon Warnecke) takes over the running of his wheller-dealer Uncle's launderette with the intentionof turning it into a glittering palace of commerical success. When he employs childhood firned and ex-National Front member Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis) they become lovers as well as working partners. However, complications soon ensure as the anger of Johnny's deserted gang begins to build and Omar is forced to face increasingly difficult family issues. Written by Hanif Kureishi and skilfully directed by Stephen Frears, My Beautiful Launderette tackles the difficult issues of racism, bigotry, violence and politics in early 80s Britain and still manages to be compassionate, humourous and hugely entertaining.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
It was made twenty years ago and a lot has changed but it tackles issues that really are still around - racism and homophobia and sexism. In fact I can't believe it was 20 years ago this was made - it really was groundbreaking - portraying positively a deep gay relationship at a time in the UK which was generally very homophobic in nearly all spheres - even the theatre! Daniel Day-Lewis is terrific in his role and any fan of his later work should really see this. It's a challenging film - life's not a bed of roses after all - but I love it because it is a "love conquers all" film. (And it's really quite funny too!)
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
It's harder to appreciate this film if you did not grow up in "Thatcher's Britain". If, you did, then this is a vintage helping of politically, racially and sexually charged drama... a classic British kitchen sink drama amidst the soap suds of a South London laundrette. Critics who call it dated are missing the point - of course it's dated! It captured the zeitgeist of the time - race, class and making money. The humour and romance are gentle and never laid on heavily enough to undermine the tension between the main characters. Saeed Jaffrey deserves special mention for his pompous archetypal rapacious '80s entrepreneur, who just occasionally shows his heart. Great.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
although very 'current' when it was first released, this film is now as notable for it's classically 80s feel; everything from the cars, the houses, the hair-dos and the houses screams nostalgia. against a backdrop of recession and heightening racial tensions, a white man and an asian man try to start a business; and fall in love. it's clear that their families know there's 'something' between them, but either don't know or don't want to know exactly what. what I like most about this film is that while everything else in their lives is complicated by the world around them, they fall into their relationship easily; there is no angst that is so common in this genre, and the film concludes on a positive note, suggesting there is hope for their future, despite the bleak circumstances surrounding them.
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Happy memories.
I enjoyed this film. It reminded me of the eighties and air of innocence and cheeky charm. I feel if this were to be made as a film for 2011 it would be much darker. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Patch
Great film
This is an excellent film and I was delighted to be able to purchase it so easily through Amazon. Thanks
Published 22 months ago by Mr. M. Donovan
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Published 23 months ago by Martin
Simply Brilliant
One of my favourite Sunday afternoon movies! A bit old now but when you see some of the crud we are getting served by those flogging queer cinema it is good to know there are a few... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2009 by Nimbu
a bit out-dated but still good as a reminder of a different time
I know it is properly not political correct but I feel that this movie is now out-dated as gay life as moved on and is so much more accepted in society. Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by Amelrode
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