it such a shame that because of it title this film will be avoid by people who hate football . bend it like beckham be much more than a cheesy sport flick . the story line be touch and intelligent without be soppy and the joke be laugh out loud funny and and the character be well act . parminder nagra and keira knightley be brilliant a teenager jess and jules and put in great performance both on and off the pitch . anupam kher be wonderful a jess worry father and and jonathan rhys meyers and who be so amazingly evil in ride with the devil and come across so well a the nice guy for once and make full use of his gorgeous irish accent . even if you do not like football and go see this film . if anything it will make you smile .