Bend it like Beckham!

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:31 am

... is what you all should have watched yesterday evening on BBC1. No excuses.

It was a fun movie, and had it all:

- football of course
- footballing girls who could do more than just shop and swoon (and were occasionally semi-nude)
- Kiera Knightly (I like her, but she was a bit too skinny!

)
- nice indian music and dancing, and those colourful outfits
- a yummy handsome bloke

That was a very good evening!

Death's Head · Post by **Death's Head** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:44 pm

I heard the main actress of the film was murdered, her body found in the Thames. I'd look it up to verify it, but I suppose I don't care that much...

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 12:56 pm

- football of course
> and this is a good thing?

- footballing girls who could do more than just shop and swoon (and were occasionally semi-nude)
> errr... the semi-nude sounds good?

- Kiera Knightly (I like her, but she was a bit too skinny!

)
> Yeah, she's a bit thin.

- nice indian music and dancing, and those colourful outfits
> Say what?!

- a yummy handsome bloke

> Alright, fair enough!

- That was a very good evening!
> Great to hear you had a fun time, Eline!

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:17 pm

Isn't Keira jailbait in this?

*checks imdb*

Ah no, she's 17. Unlike in The Hole, where you actually get to see her breasts, where she's only 16...

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:47 pm

Death's Head wrote:I heard the main actress of the film was murdered, her body found in the Thames. I'd look it up to verify it, but I suppose I don't care that much...

That's a rumour. I looked it up for you.

Apparently, she now is an actress in ER.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 1:54 pm

She was in ER last season. Don't think she's in the new series tho.

I recorded Bend it Like Beckham last night to save for a rainy day.

I like Keira. You know she was in the Phantom Menace for about 5 seconds? A definite plus point regarding that awful film.

Though King Arthur is a bit poo.

Post by **snarl** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:20 pm

She got blown up in that.

I found bend it like beckham a bit rubbbish.

It reminded me of old grange hill episodes where the girls were better then the boys at football. Those were always embarassingly poor.

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:27 pm

spiderfrommars wrote:Though King Arthur is a bit poo.

Yes, that was not a very good movie

And where did she suddenly get those nice clothes, when she was held prisoner and then released? Those knights don't carry around pretty dresses, or do they?

(that would make an interesting movie)

I did not see her in the Phantom Menace though... but I liked Pirates of the Carribean(sp?)

Dylan, I think you might like this movie!

Or to say what I mean: I feel that you must like this movie because I like it so much. But that doesn't sound nice.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:31 pm

Eline wrote: Yes, that was not a very good movie And where did she suddenly get those nice clothes, when she was held prisoner and then released? Those knights don't carry around pretty dresses, or do they? (that would make an interesting movie)

I don't think warrior girls run into battle wearing fluffy bikinis either.

Y'know, regarding the cast, I expect better acting from a film full of Brit actors.

Eline wrote: I did not see her in the Phantom Menace though... but I liked Pirates of the Carribean(sp?)

I love Pirates of the Carribean. Which worries me, because so do 9 year old girls.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:33 pm

Eline wrote:Dylan, I think you might like this movie!
Or to say what I mean: I feel that you must like this movie because I like it so much. But that doesn't sound nice.

There's a very good chance I'll like it then.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:47 pm

Eline wrote: I did not see her in the Phantom Menace though...

Watch for all the bits where Natalie Portman is out of the Amidala outfit, and someone else is in it.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 6:36 pm

spiderfrommars wrote: I love Pirates of the Carribean. Which worries me, because so do 9 year old girls.

It's better than loving nine year old girls.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 7:16 pm

snarl wrote:She got blown up in that.

I found bend it like beckham a bit rubbbish.

It reminded me of old grange hill episodes where the girls were better then the boys at football. Those were always embarassingly poor.

Haha - where does Pops get it from?

Back to kiera and the Hole. yes I like that film. isnt 16 legal? *puts it away*

Post by **snarl** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:37 pm

I swear she was 15 in that film.

You are all defo going to hell you filthy wanking rotters!

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:10 pm

so the British Board of Clasification allowed kiddy pRon on TV?

what is the world comming to?

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:12 pm

Impactor returns 2.0 wrote:so the British Board of Clasification allowed kiddy pRon on TV?

what is the world comming to?

Well, ask our new Lord and Master

Pissin' Poonani · Post by **Pissin' Poonani** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:57 pm

Seeing as this topic was once, many moons ago, about a football based film, I would like to say that the other day I watched 'The Football Factory', and rather enjoyed it.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:07 pm

thats a wicked film - might I recommend the slightly older 'ID' aswell.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:14 pm

Yeah ID's brilliant. I love you, Gumbo.

Post by **snarl** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:16 pm

I call Crafty Butcher Gumbo, he loves it.

They filmed I.D. at Leyton Orient, my local footy team.

Pissin' Poonani · Post by **Pissin' Poonani** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:18 pm

It's been ages since I last saw ID-The Firm is quite good as well, if memory serves me correctly.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:15 am

I own Bend It Like Beckham! I thought it was cute when I first saw it... light n' fluffy. Only watched it once since I bought it though... I may just watch it again tonight.

spiderfrommars wrote:I love Pirates of the Carribean. Which worries me, because so do 9 year old girls.

Pirates of the Carribbean is a kick-ass film, though...! Captain Jack Sparrow is a really cool character and Johnny Depp is just great. And I don't mean that in a sickeningly gushy way either. The guy can act.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:59 am

"But why is the rum gone?"

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:13 am

Pissin' Poonani wrote:It's been ages since I last saw ID-The Firm is quite good as well, if memory serves me correctly.

The one with Tom Cruise?

I know you mean the one with Gary Oldman. I just had to spam

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 8:50 am

Gary Oldman is now in my category - 'cool popular actors that effectively aren't cool anymore. I don't like them.'

I hope the reserve category also exists. Perhaps, one day, I might be able to watch a full minute of Jack Nicholson.

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:12 am

Jack Nicholson is still the man. About Schmidt was a very charming film with a restrained focused central performance I felt. He did a brilliant job in the disturbing The Pledge as well. One of the few of the older actors who still pushes himself IMO.

Gary Oldman was probably the best thing in the recent Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkhaban. If anything, I think its a shame he doesn't do more these days. I guess he's not into the acting lark so much anymore, which may be what you're alluding to.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:27 am

I think Gary Oldman was brilliant in Leon (and Dracula).
And he's Gordon, in the upcoming Batman Begins.

And Jack Nicholson was The Joker (I gotta mention Batman-stuff

).
I still think Jack is cool. A so called "bad boy", hehe.
And he's done a lot of good stuff in his days.

The absolute coolest old man is Clint Eastwood

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:34 am

Obfleur wrote:The absolute coolest old man is Clint Eastwood

I thought your favourite was Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 10:56 am

Eline wrote:I thought your favourite was Arnold Schwarzenegger?

He's the coolest man - not Old man

When he passes 60, then he'll be an Old man.
And it'll be a tie between Arnie and Clint.

But Arnie is more.. action-cool.
Clint is more scary, mysterious, rock hard.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:21 am

I think Gary Oldmans best role was in Leon, he was so cool in that.

Back to ID, they mention Bournemouth 'in der cup' so thats cool!

Football - early 90's - England - Scary stuff...

The Firm also rocks, actually I have a strange passion for english football hooligan films.

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