Review of East Is East (1999) by Lara-Susan J — 15 Aug 2007

Consistently amusing culture-clash/culture-rebellion comedy with good period detail and mostly likeable characters.

This review of East Is East (1999) was written by Lara-Susan J on 15 Aug 2007.

East Is East has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rania A (61) on 11 May 2015

Compelling.. Funny in parts but also shows the effects of different cultures…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 16 Apr 2013

Forgotten how much I love this film. Bloody lovelies…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 02 Nov 2010

This is an interesting and hilarious movie about the dilemma of Asian families living in modern day Britain…

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By Matt N (714) on 18 Dec 2009

I am not a great fan of this movie, I didn't particularly enjoy it a great deal as it rarely had it's comedy moments, enough to make me laugh…

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By Kayleigh P (194) on 07 Aug 2010

East Is East manages to combine elements of comedy and drama, and I found the film hilarious in many points. Very enjoyable…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 07 Aug 2010

East Is East manages to combine elements of comedy and drama, and I found the film hilarious in many points. Very enjoyable…

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By Minna S (192) on 04 Aug 2009

Reminiscent of Bhaji on the Beach, but a much tighter and edgier piece of work. Loved watching for the second time…

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By Lorraine D (26) on 02 May 2010

So funny with some really fab characters. Touching and serious at times. A great setting…

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By Murray S (110) on 19 Aug 2009

Really enjoyable - dealt with the problems and prejudices of being a Manc most effectively…

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By Nyk P (339) on 12 May 2011

On the surface, East is East is hilarious, moving and intense…

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