Anita & Me

I came at this film being very optimistic, to me it was unheard of, and I was unsure as to who was in it, but despite this I gave it ago after hearing that it was the next 'East Is East', but it literally is the next 'East Is East'. If you have seen either 'East Is East' or 'Bend It Like Beckham' you know the basic plot for this film, it is half comedy and half drama (with nothing new really being brought to either of them). The two young girls in the film are very good (Chandeep Uppal is excellent as Meena) in their roles and you do feel for Meena and Anita by the time the film is finished, but this still isn't enough to provide absolute satisfaction.

It comes down to the fact that if you have seen either of the two forenamed films you probably won't enjoy this film as fully as it was intended. Don't get me wrong this is a good film, with moments of laughter and moments of sorrow but you do feel let down at the fact that they still couldn't be original, and that it's just another film in the collection of english/indian films that is ever increasing. If you want a film that provides a few laughs but still has a bit of heart to it, go and see this film you will enjoy it, just don't go expecting anything great, you will be let down.

Overall 6/10