Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Kim A — 13 Jul 2009

Don't let the sexual aspects throw you off... How a society becomes inclusive.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Kim A on 13 Jul 2009.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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I have seen this film on several 100 Best Films lists (well, for sub-genres), but I just don't get it…

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By Andrew F (1,053) on 31 Jan 2012

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An intriguing tale about race, sexuality, and politics in the New London, splendidly played by Daniel day Lewis as the gay punk…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 04 Aug 2012

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By Paul M (2,133) on 09 Mar 2012

Although groundbreaking, Pakistani culture is not accurately depicted as sexuality, race and class. But cool. Theatre on big screen. Standard…

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By Kim B (837) on 09 May 2017

A nuanced critique of Thatcherism through the household disorders of a Pakistani family living in 1980's London with the titular establishment…

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By Lizzie R (31) on 01 Apr 2011

Terrible acting, terrible script. Age has not agreed with this film; the ambition is clear but it falls short…

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By Douglas L (748) on 04 Jan 2013

I watched it because it had Daniel Day Lewis in it…

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By Bradley K (274) on 09 Apr 2014

Horrible epitome of lame british humor combined with a bunch of faggots doing stupid things…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 29 Dec 2013

It's a good movie about a love story between two men set in the working class England from the 80's…

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