The film draws interesting parallels between the two girls, one British and one Asian, highlighting that although their colour may be different many of their ideals are the same. Jules' British mother is no less horrified by her daughter's natural talent in soccer than Mrs Bhamra, and even mistakes one embrace between the girls as a lesbian relationship. Refreshingly, though, for once the parents are not portrayed as unreasonable: their disapproval of Jess' chosen path is a result of their concern for her, and in the end they can't help but to give in to her dreams. All in all, this is a film that shows the meaning of being British Asian today--and how it is possible for Asian girls to make round chapattis as well as to bend it like Beckham. --Anika Puri

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Audio Commentary with director and co-writer
Behind-the-scenes featurette including premiere footage and never-seen-before outtakes
"Gurinder's Indian Kitchen"--The director demonstrates how to cook Aloo Gobi
Never-seen-before deleted scenes
Innovative animated intros and menus
Ratio: 16:9
Language Options: English, English HOH

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