Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Like most everyone else in England, Jess Bahmra (Parminder Nagra) idolizes professional British football player David Beckham. But Jess is different from most fans; she's a talented player in her own right. Unfortunately, her traditional Indian parents (Anupam Kher and Shaheen Khan) have other plans for their youngest daughter. They expect Jess to follow in the footsteps of her sister, Pinky (Archie Panjabi), who is preparing to marry in a traditional Indian wedding. When Jess meets Jules (Keira Knightley), who plays for a local female football team, she pursues her own dream and begins to play, keeping her participation a secret from her parents and often leading to disastrous results. To complicate matters even more, both Jess and Jules are enamored with their coach, Joe (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Ultimately, Jess has to decide whether to live life on her terms or act in accordance with her parents' wishes. This charming coming-of-age tale is also an intriguing look at Indian culture in England. Juliet Stevenson is superb as Jules' tarty, ultra-feminine mother. BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is directed, written, and produced by Gurinder Chadha (BHAJI ON THE BEACH, WHAT'S COOKING?), and marks the first English feature film appearance from Bollywood icon Anupam Kher.

"...The large cast of characters is beautifully delineated....The movie's humor and rambunctiousness save the day..." - Stephen, Farber (Movieline Critic), Movieline's Hollywood Life, 03/01/2003

"Culture and sports have never clashed as winningly as in BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM....A rare amalgam of funny, sweet, action-packed and inspiring..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 03/12/2003

"...Writer-director Gurinder Chadha juggles all the angles with flair and fairness. Like Nagra and Knightley, the movie is a sweetheart... - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 04/03/2003

"BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is the most exhilarating movie so far this year.....Made with a craftsmanship and pizzazz that restores your appreciation for honest commercial moviemaking..." - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 03/21/2003

"...A terrifically charming and energetic film about pursuing your dream..." - Glenn, Kenny (Premiere/Entertainment Weekly Critic), Premiere, 05/01/2003

"...Purely enjoyable...What makes is special is the bubbling energy of the cast and the warm joy with which Gurinder Chadha tells the story..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 04/06/2003

"...[The film] plays like a combo of LOVE AND BASKETBALL and a much better MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING..." - Amy, Taubin (Film Critic), Film Comment, 03/01/2003

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Product Title:	Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version) Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version) Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version) Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version) Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Actor) | Keira Knightley (Actor) | Juliet Stevenson (Actor) | Archie Panjabi (Actor) | Parminder Nagra (Actor) | Frank Harper (Actor) | Anupam Kher (Actor) | Shaznay Lewis (Actor) | Gurinder Chadha | Guljit Bindra 莊尼芬賴斯邁亞斯 (Actor) | 姬華麗妮 (Actor) | Juliet Stevenson (Actor) | Archie Panjabi (Actor) | Parminder Nagra (Actor) | Frank Harper (Actor) | Anupam Kher (Actor) | Shaznay Lewis (Actor) | 古蓮達查達 | Guljit Bindra 庄尼芬赖斯迈亚斯 (Actor) | 姬华丽妮 (Actor) | Juliet Stevenson (Actor) | Archie Panjabi (Actor) | Parminder Nagra (Actor) | Frank Harper (Actor) | Anupam Kher (Actor) | Shaznay Lewis (Actor) | 古莲达查达 | Guljit Bindra ジョナサン・リース・マイヤーズ (Actor) | キーラ・ナイトレイ (Actor) | Ｊｕｌｉｅｔ Ｓｔｅｖｅｎｓｏｎ (Actor) | Archie Panjabi (Actor) | Parminder Nagra (Actor) | Frank Harper (Actor) | Anupam Kher (Actor) | Shaznay Lewis (Actor) | Ｇｕｒｉｎｄｅｒ Ｃｈａｄｈａ | Guljit Bindra Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Actor) | Keira Knightley (Actor) | Juliet Stevenson (Actor) | Archie Panjabi (Actor) | Parminder Nagra (Actor) | Frank Harper (Actor) | Anupam Kher (Actor) | Shaznay Lewis (Actor) | Gurinder Chadha | Guljit Bindra
Director:	Guljit Bindra Guljit Bindra Guljit Bindra Guljit Bindra Guljit Bindra
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Release Date:	2003-09-30
UPC Code:	024543084266
Language:	English, French, Spanish
Subtitles:	English, Spanish
Country of Origin:	United Kingdom
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	117 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004402794

Director: Gurinder Chadha

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - Spanish, French/Quebecois
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Gurinder Chadha - Director/Co-Writer
Deleted Scenes (10)
Featurettes - 1. "Who Wants to Cook Aloo Gobi"
2. "Making of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM"
Music Video
Outtakes
Trailers - 1. International Theatrical Trailers
2. Product Trailers - Music Promo
Text/Photo Galleries:
Galleries - Recipe Gallery