| My Beautiful Laundrette follows the fortunes of
handsome young Omar, who enlists the help of his English school friend,
and erstwhile fascist, Johnny, to transform a dilapidated laundrette into
a veritable palace. |
A fun film to watch, daring in that in 1985 an Asian
and white relationship of any kind was not considered 'proper', thank god
for progress.
Bland storyline, nothing really happens, and a film that is totally
engrossing, a little more male nudity would have helped the plot along and
made it more realistic, the Asian girl showing her teats through a window
was also a little more than was needed for the plot, though very daring at
the time.
Omar and Johnny kissing in an alley was fun, but then so was Johnny
getting thrown out of his squat.
Watch and enjoy this film for what it is, a fun little romance of the
mid 1980's and try to remember what wasn't allowed at the time. |