not abandoned...

but sure as hell neglected. sorry about the lack of blogging...i just didn't get on the computer much the past few days.

went to catch 'Bend It Like Beckham' last friday at the cheapies. it was really good, although a bit long. i think it clocked in at less than two hours but the numerous quick happenings and plot twists made it seem long when everything finally came full circle. has anyone seen it? do you agree/disagree? i guess i would have tried to trim fifteen minutes from it, but the finished product might not have been as good...

anyway, Bend It... is about an Indian gal, named Jess (Jesminder), who longs to play soccer 24/7. she idolizes David Beckham, a star player on the Britain's national team as well as Manchester United, one of the top professional teams in the world. unfortunately, her parents would rather see their daughter go to university and give up soccer for a domestic life, hopefully settling down with a 'good' Indian boy and being able to whip out killer aloo gobi.

however, before she makes repeated attempts to keep her parents happy, she starts playing for a local amateur club team...which only whets her passion for the game; even looking to perhaps making a career of playing soccer.

i'll stop there and make everyone rent it, as it is being released tomorrow on DVD/video. it's very much in the vein of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' but with a little less emphasis on the family and more on the protagonist's life and how she wants to make her parents happy...but also longs to follow her dreams.

hey Derbs, if you haven't seen it, you should definitely rent it for KK...but watch it once before you let her. there's one teeny weeny scene during the wedding celebration that you may not approve. other than that, it's safe for kids ;)