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A Good Year [2006]

starring: Russell Crowe, Albert Finney, Marion Cotillard, Freddie Highmore, Abbie Cornish
directed by: Ridley Scott

May 07, 2007
Take an excellent story by an expert writer and you can guarantee that once in the hands of the film makers they will ruin it. This film is an abomination further ruined by an appalling sound track, poor acting and an excecrable screenplay. My advice is to avoid this film like the plague and buy the book!

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Bend It Like Beckham [2002]

starring: Parminder K. Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Archie Panjabi
directed by: Gurinder Chadha

November 19, 2007
Take an excellent story by an expert writer and you can guarantee that once in the hands of the film makers they will ruin it. This film is an abomination further ruined by an appalling sound track, poor acting and an excecrable screenplay. My advice is to avoid this film like the plague and buy the book!

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A Mighty Heart [2007]

starring: Angelina Jolie, Daud Khan, Telal Saeed, Arif Khan, Tipu Taheer
directed by: Michael Winterbottom

January 28, 2008
A truly perceptive insight into the suffering generated by such atrocious acts. Very well worth watching and a classic in many ways becuse of the accuracy of its depiction and the credibility of teh cahracters and screenpaly.

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East Is East [1999]

starring: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jimi Mistry, Chris Bisson, Jordan Routledge
directed by: Damien O'Donnell

September 17, 2007
This is one of the very first films i remember watching and can remember most of the film. It's an hilariouse film, It doesn't matter how many times you have seen it it's still a laugh. It gives a look into a family divided by two cultures and how they deal with everyday life, with their religion, jobs and social lives. Classic and a must for any Dvd Collection.

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Bend It Like Beckham [2002]

starring: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Archie Panjabi
directed by: Gurinder Chadha

November 18, 2002
I'd been after this film for some time, and was pleased to be able to pick it up cheaply at the supermarket earlier this week. I was somewhat surprised when my mother (not, as far as I know, a fan of the cross-cultural sporting coming-of-age genre) said that she wanted to watch it last night. It turns out that someone had told her that it had been made around where we grew up in West London (Hayes, Southall, Hounslow, Heathrow - how those names mix memory and desire). Neither of us were disappointed - it's an excellent comedy, with some deft touches.

The story isn't perhaps the most original creation, but the merit of the acting is that it has you caring about what happens to the characters. Parminder Nagra is particularly good, although I thought ... Read More:

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East Is East [1999]

starring: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jordan Routledge, Archie Panjabi, Emil Marwa
directed by: Damien O'Donnell

September 10, 2001
Yes, this is a brilliant film. Get it; watch it. Laugh, cringe & feel for the Khan kids.

By the way, Salford is NOT in or part of Manchester; Salford is a city in its own right.

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Yasmin

starring: Archie Panjabi, Shahid Ahmed, Steve Jackson, Syed Ahmed
directed by: Kenny Glenaan

February 14, 2005
I saw this film on TV and frankly it is silly and waste of time. Pure fiction trying to address real issues.

Don't waste your money; give it to a charity if you must.

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East Is East [HD DVD] [1999]

starring: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jimi Mistry, Chris Bisson, Jordan Routledge
directed by: Damien O'Donnell

March 31, 2008
I saw this film on TV and frankly it is silly and waste of time. Pure fiction trying to address real issues.

Don't waste your money; give it to a charity if you must.

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Postman Pat - Magic Christmas [1981]

starring: Archie Panjabi, Ken Barrie
directed by: Chris Taylor (VI)

November 14, 2005
Although there are only two episodes of Postman Pat on this DVD, it is still relatively good value as both episodes are feature-length, about 25 minutes each. I think both these episodes are fantastic, my two-year-old absolutely loves them. One of the episodes is a Christmasy theme, which makes you wonder if Santa does exist after all. The other is about the Greendale Rocket, the restored steam train when it first gets introduced into the series, along with the obligatory ethnic family who have since become regular characters of the TV show. Both episodes include a delightful song each, which are also featured as a special feature on the DVD, in a sing-along format. What more can I say? Great fun - get it for your little ones - I've never met a two-year-old who didn't like Postman ... Read More:

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East Is East [1999]

starring: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jordan Routledge, Archie Panjabi, Emil Marwa
directed by: Damien O'Donnell

September 10, 2001
Yes, this is a brilliant film. Get it; watch it. Laugh, cringe & feel for the Khan kids.

By the way, Salford is NOT in or part of Manchester; Salford is a city in its own right.