In this 2002 film directed by Gurinder Chadha, an Indian girl(Jess) raised in London, tries to play on a football(soccer) team even though her conservative parents disapprove. The movie's title is named after Brit's star football player David Beckham. Jess is friends with Jules, a member of women's soccer team. Jess plays with Jules team without letting her parents know. Jess lies and tells the parents about having a summer job. Even though the parents tolerated Jess's sports passion when she was young, they now believe she should become serious about her life and prepare for the future. That means giving up children games for cooking lessons, marriage, and university studies. The whole movie shows cultural clashes. Those similar to the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," the parents basically trying to control her life.
Jess falls for her coach Joe, who Jules also has a crush on also. Which leads to a love triangle.
The leads are energetic and likable. Jess and Jules bring a lot of spirit in the movie. Joe whose career is on the upswing, shows charisma and may be on his way to sex-symbol status.
The film is charming with a little something for everyone. Combining sports, strong independent women, romance, family values, and comedy. Overall it wasn't great but worth watching once.
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