
A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of cooking the perfect chapatti, Jess' dream is to play soccer professionally like her hero David Beckham. Wholeheartedly against Jess' unorthodox ambition, her parents eventually reveal that their reservations have more to do with protecting ... (Full plot summary below)
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A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of cooking the perfect chapatti, Jess' dream is to play soccer professionally like her hero David Beckham. Wholeheartedly against Jess' unorthodox ambition, her parents eventually reveal that their reservations have more to do with protecting her than with holding her back. When Jess is forced to make a choice between tradition and her beloved sport, her family must decide whether to let her chase her dream...and a soccer ball.
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| Rochester Democrat and ChronicleJack GarnerAn amusing, good-hearted confluence of family, cultural and gender issues that blends aspects of Billy Elliott and Monsoon Wedding into its own distinctive Mulligatawny soup. |
| Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)Audrey Rock-RichardsonSometimes, even early in the year, you know a particular movie will wind up on your top 10 list. |
| Three Movie BuffsScott NashA 'feel good movie' of the very best kind. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanThe most exhilarating movie so far this year. It's made up of many familiar elements -- think ''Monsoon Wedding'' meets ''My Beautiful Laundrette'' meets ''Personal Best'' -- yet before long, you catch on to how buoyant and funny and original it is. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealIt's a good thing this baby is only playing indoors; otherwise, audiences might well be so uplifted they'd float away. |
| Baltimore SunChris KaltenbachA joyful celebration of spirit and endurance. |
| USA TodayClaudia PuigThe juxtaposition between the fast-paced plays on the soccer field and the color-drenched, music-infused wedding party is a highlight of this captivating film. |
| PremiereGlenn KennyTerrifically charming and energetic film. |
| Creative LoafingMatt BrunsonIt's "feel-good" without being "feel-stupid." |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThis is a well-written, funny, heartwarming film with a nice message about being true to your own dreams. |