Review of East Is East (1999) by Laurence N — 15 Sep 2006

I saw it at skol and it looked rubbish but then I saw it and I loved it.

This review of East Is East (1999) was written by Laurence N on 15 Sep 2006.

East Is East has generally received positive reviews.

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By Karen S (429) on 27 Oct 2009

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Wonderful, funny, heartwarming, film about a Pakistani man, his British wife, and their family in early 1970's England…

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By Jo L (126) on 18 Nov 2009

An enjoyable enough look at life in early 1970's Manchester. Deals with quite a few serious issues but nearly always in a light hearted way…

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By Dean K (605) on 14 Nov 2009

A funny film set in 70's Manchester as a Pakistani family have a culture clash between the parents and kids over traditional Muslim values…

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Funny yes. Good story/point to the film? No…

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