A young woman engaged to be married finds her life changed forever when she meets her best friend's girlfriend.A young woman engaged to be married finds her life changed forever when she meets her best friend's girlfriend.A young woman engaged to be married finds her life changed forever when she meets her best friend's girlfriend.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Darwin Shaw
- Hani
- (as Daud Shah)
- Director
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Sweet film but glosses over some serious issues
This film is light hearted and visually appealing. Though the dialogue could have been better, it was a good attempt. Sadly, women from such cultures often pay a heavy price for being true to themselves. I didn't think the family's reactions were realistic. Some families disown their kids and even punish them with honor killings, even in the West.
Awesome film!
Amazing. I loved it so much. The two main actresses were fantastic, very talented young women. The chemistry between the two of them was phenomenal. The suspense they created just held you right there, watching the film and unable to turn away. Moving from Jordan to England, the settings created a background to an incredibly unique film not only about coming out but also about religion, family and culture. It was pretty much just a wonderfully unique film, that gave an entirely new perspective on things and that should be applauded over and over again. The characters were hilarious- all of them. From the maid, to sisters to boyfriends and parents, all the characters complemented each other perfectly and the entire film had me laughing and crying the entire time. Absolutely fantastic!!
A lighthearted movie with real substance
I recently saw this movie screened at USC. Since I was going for extra credit in a gender studies class, I expected it to be awful. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The only issue I had with it was an awkward transition from Tala's engagement party to the first scene with Leyla. Overall, the movie was very entertaining, with well developed characters and plot, while at the same time dealing with the issues lesbians face in different cultures in a very effective manner. I strongly recommend this movie to anyone with an open mind and a sense of humor.
9/10.
9/10.
Are these women acting?
Wow! This is a great movie. I felt the actors were actually having this relationship. They dealt with conflict, misunderstanding, and love as if it was something they actually shared. While the premise was a lesbian relationship, this could happen to anyone.
Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth are also very attractive women. This physical attraction made me feel that this movie was more than a movie. I felt that perhaps the story shared on the screen was true. That is, it actually happened between these two women. I enjoyed this movie. I would watch any future films featuring either of these actors. I suggest folks seek movies with either of these performers.
Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth are also very attractive women. This physical attraction made me feel that this movie was more than a movie. I felt that perhaps the story shared on the screen was true. That is, it actually happened between these two women. I enjoyed this movie. I would watch any future films featuring either of these actors. I suggest folks seek movies with either of these performers.
Keep it in context
This movie, if you have watched "The Making Of I Can't Think Straight," is autobiographical.
It is based upon a true story of Shamim Sarif's life, or at least a part of it.
In doing that, do you expect her to be politically correct or present it the way it was? I prefer the latter It's how it was for her and her partner, not how it should be in a perfect world. For a first time director, I think she did a good job. It's not a great movie, but it is entertaining. You can't deny the chemistry between the two main characters, either.
It is based upon a true story of Shamim Sarif's life, or at least a part of it.
In doing that, do you expect her to be politically correct or present it the way it was? I prefer the latter It's how it was for her and her partner, not how it should be in a perfect world. For a first time director, I think she did a good job. It's not a great movie, but it is entertaining. You can't deny the chemistry between the two main characters, either.
Did you know
- TriviaThe 2nd woman in line at the book signing is writer/director Shamim Sarif. She asks for the inscription "Amina", which is the name of the character that Sheetal Sheth played in Shamim's next movie, The World Unseen (2007).
- GoofsWhen Lisa Ray is reading the Arabic newspaper, she reads it left-to-right (like reading English) instead of right-to-left.
- SoundtracksLittle Feeling
Written and Performed by Leonie Casanova
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $39,576
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $15,239
- Nov 23, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $40,945
- Runtime
- 1h 22m(82 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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