Review of West Is West (1987) by Luke K — 25 Mar 2011

I really don't know how to like this kinda movie...

This review of West Is West (1987) was written by Luke K on 25 Mar 2011.

West Is West has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shajie K (217) on 29 Jul 2012

Excellent continuum from East is East. It shows some truth in how asian men are with their relationships... Loved the movie…

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By Satpal K (7) on 03 Aug 2011

Nowhere near as good as the 1st. Bit too serious this time round…

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By Nick G (800) on 12 Apr 2011

Plenty of laugh-out-loud moments throughout, but I left feeling quite sad…

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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 Savaia S (5) on 13 Aug 2011

Not as good as East is East but an interesting watch... full of life and colour…

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By Kervin S (49) on 22 Jun 2011

This is a great immigrant film. It's also a good city movie, highlighting Pakistani villages and culture as a central character…

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By Gary B (698) on 22 Jun 2013

Not quite the laughs but not too heavy on the emotion. Makes for a decent enough couple of hours viewing…

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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 Rory M (115) on 07 Feb 2014

I will not rewatch this film......enough said.......Its just one of those films you can't rewatch. There were some funny parts…

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By Matthew O (473) on 03 Apr 2011

This movie was about a boy who's family moves to Pakistan where he learns a bit about his culture…

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