An interesting story about identity and politics under Thatcher. Fine acting from both a young Day-Lewis and Jaffrey. It is very dated though and isn't Frears' best work.
This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Antoine R on 14 Jun 2008.
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