Review of West Is West (1920) by James B — 19 Mar 2011

Good insight about typical traditional thinking!

This review of West Is West (1920) was written by James B on 19 Mar 2011.

West Is West has generally received positive reviews.

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 29 Aug 2018

This film has no real purpose in and of itself, or none that I can think of, and simply exploits what residual affection you might have for…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 18 Dec 2013

East, West, North, South - no matter where it is it will always be mortifying…

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By Mikey M (358) on 26 Oct 2011

Relatively engaging sequel, that suffers mainly from a poor performance from the lead kid and its lack of necessity…

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By Samuela F (14) on 28 Jul 2011

Excellent follow up to the super-amusing east is east. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Great lines and great characters…

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By Sophie Kingston-Smith (9) for CineVue (2,163) on 07 Nov 2018

Khan-Din and DeEmmony don't seem to have gelled harmoniously on this project, as its message and its motives feel confused…

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By Ben R (1,048) on 06 Apr 2012

Not quite the same as the first, but just as funny…

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By Simon F (223) on 09 Aug 2011

More predictable, but more human, than its predecessor. And it's no less enjoyable for it…

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By Graham J (293) on 05 Jul 2011

Saw it at TIFF. Quite a bit of fun. Still need to see East is East, but can enjoy this film on its own…

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By Murad A (12) on 27 Jun 2011

More touching than east is east and some funny cultural moments. Worth a watch if you have seen east is east.. What next north is north…

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By Caroline J (230) on 14 Aug 2011

All the interesting characters from the original are missing. Definitely not as good as the first one. Interesting enough to watch till the end…

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