Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Antonia Frering

In the upper echelons of traditional Middle Eastern society, Reema and Omar prepare for the marriage of their daughter Tala. But back at work in London, Tala encounters Leyla, a young British Indian w...( read more  read more... )oman who is dating Tala's best friend Ali. Tala sees something unique in the artless, clumsy, sensitive Leyla who secretly works to become a writer.

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60% liked it

32,813 ratings

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13% liked it

31 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Shamim Sarif

Release Date: June 1, 2008

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  • October 27, 2008
    Funny, heartwarming and downright sexy. Yes, technically this would probably not entirely deserve 5 stars (the dialogue seemed a bit forced at times, the low budget shone through very occasionally), but I had so much fun, I loved the chemistry between the actresses and this was m...( read more)ore than just a romantic comedy. The humour is clever, the romance believable and the characters are lovable and well-rounded. And, to come to my most valid argument: This is hands down the lesbian romantic comedy with the hottest couple. A brief moment where Nala stands on top of a staircase in heels and looks at Leyla prompted spontaneous gasps from the almost exclusively female audience. You will know which moment I mean... Hot, funny, endearing film.
  • November 9, 2009
    this movie is 1 of my fav movie nw.coz d story is very niceand d 2 actress r vry good 2 act.its vry romantic.
  • October 10, 2009
    kind of cute. I love it
  • July 25, 2009
    nice movie, very subtle in its dealing with the subject in hand. though it tries to be somewhat political which is understandable because of their characters. but overall it's a really good film, nice characters, good screenplay and cinematography. =)
  • July 18, 2009
    the music in this movie as well as the sex wat killer
  • July 13, 2009
    Funny, loving and sweet old-fashion lesbian comedy. A must to see for sunday evenings.
  • June 12, 2009
    Two Cultures. Two Traditions. One Love.


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    Leyla: Have you ever done this before?
    Tala: Slept with a woman while my fiancé makes wedding preparations? Nope, never done that before.
  • May 11, 2009
    è recitato un po' da cani e la storia è la solita trita e ritrita. però ha l'happy ending (per cambiare) e le due protagoniste sono una gioia per gli occhi.
  • May 6, 2009
    2 women, fall for each other, in a big way, quite a boreing story, but very short which helps a bit, the two leads are a good watch and theres something there
  • April 13, 2009
    It needed something more. Maybe the book's better.

Critic Reviews


November 21, 2008
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Although she has made two films in rapid succession, Sarif shows no discernible aptitude for her new medium. full review

November 16, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

Homophobia in Muslim families and communities is a topic ripe for exploration, but as its eye-rollingly lame titular pun makes clear, I Can't Think Straight isn't the film to do it. full review

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