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[Michael Rosiles]

Ihad a nice conversation with seven or eight people coming down on the escalator after we all saw "Silent Hill." They wanted me to explain it to them. I said I didn't have a clue. They said, "You're supposed to be a movie critic, aren't you?" I said, "Supposed to be. But we work mostly with movies." "Yeah," said the girl in the Harley t-shirt. "I guess this was like a video game that you like had to play in order to like understand the movie."

I guess. I was out in Boulder last week on a panel about video games and whether they can be art, and a lot of the students said they were really looking forward to "Silent Hill" because it's one of the best games and they read on the internet that the movie was supposed to live up to the game. That was all speculation, of course, because Sony Pictures declined to preview the film for anybody, perhaps because they were concerned it would not live up to the game, or because they were afraid it would. When I told one student that the movie was not being previewed, there was real pain on his face, as if he had personally been devalued.

Not only can I not describe the plot of this movie, but I have a feeling the last scene reverses half of what I thought I knew (or didn't know). What I can say is that it's an incredibly good-looking film. The director, Christophe Gans, uses graphics and special effects and computers and grainy, scratchy film stock and surrealistic images and makes "Silent Hill" look more like an experimental art film than a horror film -- except for the horror, of course. The visuals are terrific; credit also to cinematographer Dan Laustsen, production designer Carol Spier, and the art, set and costume artists. But what are we to make of dialogue such as I will now describe?

A group of undead citizens of the ghost town of Silent Hill have gathered for some witch-burning. The town was abandoned 30 years ago because of the fumes from mine fires which still smolder beneath the surface. Grey ash falls like rain. "Something terrible happened here," a character says perceptively. The townspeople pile wood on a bonfire in the center of an abandoned church, and tie an alleged witch to a ladder which is then lowered over the flames until the victim's skin gets extra crispy. Next up: Little Sharon (Jodell Ferland), the daughter of the heroine Rose (Radha Mitchell). She is tied to the ladder and prepared to be lowered and roasted, when her mother bursts into the church and cries out, and I quote, "It's OK, baby. Everything's gonna be OK!"

The people who live in Silent Hill are dead, I guess. Some of them glow like old embers on a fire, which is not a sign of life. They live in abandoned buildings and in the mines and in a Smoke and Flame Factory, which you will recall from my Little Movie Glossary is a factory-like location of uncertain purpose which generates a lot of smoke and flames. Also sharing their space are rat-like little CGI insects, who scurry around thinking they look a lot scarier than they do.

Rose has come here with her daughter Sharon because the girl has taken to sleep-walking at night, and standing on the edge of high cliffs while saying "Silent Hill" in her sleep. Obviously the correct treatment is to take her to the abandoned town itself. Rose and Sharon race off in the night, pursued by Rose's husband (Sean Bean) and a motorcycle cop (Laurie Holden) who is dressed like a leather mistress. The usual zombie-like little girl turns up in the headlights, there is a crash, and then everybody wanders through the town for two hours while the art direction looks great. I especially liked the snake-like wires at the end which held people suspended in mid-air. I also liked it when Johnny Cash sang "Ring of Fire" on the sound track, since if there was ever a movie in need of a song about a ring of fire, this is that film.

Now here's a funny thing. Although I did not understand the story, I would have appreciated a great deal less explanation. All through the movie, characters are pausing in order to offer arcane back-stories and historical perspectives and metaphysical insights and occult orientations. They talk and talk and somehow their words do not light up any synapses in my brain, if my brain has synapses and they're supposed to light up, and if it doesn't and they're not, then they still don't make any sense.

Perhaps those who have played the game will understand the movie, and enjoy it. Speaking of synapses, another member of that panel discussion at Boulder was Dr. Leonard Shlain, chairman of laparoscopic surgery at California Pacific Medical Center, and an author whose book Art & Physics: Parallel Visions in Space, Time and Light makes you think that if anyone could understand "Silent Hill," he could.

Dr. Shlain made the most interesting comment on the panel. He said they took some four and five year-olds and gave them video games and asked them to figure out how to play them without instructions. Then they watched their brain activity with real-time monitors. "At first, when they were figuring out the games," he said, "the whole brain lit up. But by the time they knew how to play the games, the brain went dark, except for one little point." Walking out after "Silent Hill," I thought of that lonely pilot light, and I understood why I failed to understand the movie. My damn brain lit up too much.

Honesty is the best policy. Don't let anyone stop you from doing what you love or being with whom you love. Perseverance will help you achieve your goals. Family members may not always understand one another, but it's important to keep trying. Parents should support their children's dreams -- even if they're different from what they envisioned for them.

Jess and Jules are smart, brave, and athletic. Jess works hard to juggle her family's needs with her own and is willing to sacrifice her own desires for those of her sister and parents. Her father is empathetic and attuned to his daughters' moods. Joe is patient and wants to put in the hard work needed to build a successful relationship. On the other hand, Jules' mother acts in racist and homophobic ways, and her behavior is largely excused -- she never changes.

Directed by a Punjabi Sikh woman who grew up in West London, the film centers around a British Indian Punjabi Sikh family living in Hounslow. Plenty of wonderfully specific references, but they can border on stereotypical -- immigrant parents balk at their daughter's wearing shorts, don't want her playing soccer, say things like "what greater honor is there than respecting your elders," and want her to learn to cook and get married to a nice Indian boy (but not a Muslim, they make clear). One of Jess and Jules' teammates is Black -- she and all the women on the soccer team are confident and non-stereotypical. Disability representation via the main character, who has visible leg scarring from a childhood burn (based on the actor's real history). Another main character has visible scars from knee surgeries. But LGBTQ+ aspects are outdated: When a friend comes out as gay, Jess reacts poorly, responding, "But you're Indian!" and makes her friend sweat before finally concluding that his sexuality is "OK with her." And a mother's fears that her daughter is a lesbian are played for comedy, excusing her homophobic behavior.

A main character twists her ankle from pushing herself too hard; no injury is seen, but she limps for a bit. Blood on a knee is quickly wiped away during a soccer match. Two men loudly argue and are forcibly held back by a rowdy group of people (played for comedy). A character describes a childhood burn incident (which is based on the actor's true experience) -- scarring is visible. Conflict between family members.

Several characters play soccer shirtless or in sports bras. Bras and cleavage are visible in a lingerie store and when women change in the locker room. Clubbing clothes include backless handkerchief shirts and a bikini top. Characters briefly make out in a car and in a bathroom. A husband motorboats his wife's covered chest during exuberant dancing at a wedding. A key storyline involves romance, as characters have crushes, fight over the same person, and kiss, and people make references to sex but never discuss it in detail.

A few uses of "s--t" and "bitch," plus "boobs," "hell," "ass," "Jesus" and "God" (as exclamations), "bastard," and "stupid cow." Slurs in passing include "d-key" ("d-ke" used as an adjective) and "lesbo," while a main character is called a "Paki" to her face. Characters call a woman's leg burn "disgusting" (a friend stands up for her). British slang terms include "slag," "shag," "wanker," "prat," "bollocks," "bloody," and "pissed." A few bleeped words in the after-credits blooper reel.

Prominently branded jerseys and soccer field ads include Vodafone, Carlsberg beer, Lucozade, Snickers. Other visible logos include McDonald's, Reebok, Adidas, Cheerios, etc. Jess loves Manchester United because of David Beckham. Characters drive Nissan and Mercedes cars.

Parents need to know that Bend It Like Beckham is a romantic sports comedy that follows a British Indian teen, Jess (Parminder Nagra), who just wants to play soccer -- though her immigrant parents have other ideas. The movie has strong themes of friendship, teamwork, and courage, as teens learn to be honest and parents learn to support their children's interests and dreams. Expect some swearing (including a few uses of "s--t," "bitch," "hell," and slurs like "Paki," "d-key," and "lesbo") and innuendo, as well as kissing and characters who fight over the same person. Several teens have a beer or a glass of wine, but they drink responsibly and are of legal age in the United Kingdom and Germany, where the scenes take place. Jess hides her soccer-playing from her family and lies to protect her secret, but ultimately she's a driven, ambitious woman who follows her heart's desire. The film stood out for its positive portrayal of a Punjabi Sikh family, especially in 2003 when it was released, but its stereotypes about immigrant parents feel more obvious today, and the way LGBTQ+ material is handled is even more dated. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.

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