Just saw "Bend It Like Beckham"

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It's a shame, in the six months since this movie opened in theaters it has aged tremendously. In it, the girls dream of going to America, where women can get paid to play soccer. Alas, that dream ended about a month ago, when the WSL (do I have that acronym right?) folded.

As for the movie, it was good, if a bit conventional. The best part was Juliet Stevenson (one of my favorite actresses) as Keira Knightly's mom.

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1. this is a keeper

I loved everything about this movie.

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2. Romance, ball throwing, music, comedy, I liked it a lot!

It isn't often you find a movie that really does have something for everybody. You can put this on no matter who happens to need entertaining, and they will be happy!

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3. The actress who played the lead is now on ER

I think she's one to watch.

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4. She was quite good

I just have a soft spot in my heart for Juliet Stevenson, ever since "Truly, Madly, Deeply". :loveya:

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5. It's the WUSA

Yeah...

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6. Thanks for the correction

Too late to edit my original post. Oh, well.

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7. It's ok

:) Just thought I'd let you know. I haven't seen Bend It Like Beckham yet, wasn't in theatres too long around here.

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8. That's great!

I wish there was some way I could repay you for this information.... :-)

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9. Very fun movie, great soundtrack

I also like Juliet Stevenson. And it's gratifying to see a movie which shows fathers in a positive, supportive way. My son played club, league and school varsity soccer so I grew to really enjoy soccer, which was not a sport I was familiar with growing up. I miss seeing him play, especially on a beautiful autumn day like today.