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I Can't Think Straight

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I Can't Think Straight

PG-13

Released Nov 21, 2008

1h 20m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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As her wedding day approaches, a feisty bride (Lisa Ray) falls in love with a shy Muslim woman (Sheetal Sheth) who is also dating a man.

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Erin Sullivan

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Yes, writer Shamim Sarif has managed a believable and engaging romantic comedy that doesn't end in someone jumping off or setting fire to a building, and I think that deserves something special.

Aug 18, 2021

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Jon Williams

Little White Lies

It's such a mish-mash of terrible ideas next to sincere and affecting themes that it never really works and repeatedly sabotages any recommendation.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 3, 2009

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Sarah Cohen

Time Out

From the wince-inducing title onwards, the script is laughably bad, especially when it attempts seriousnes.

Rated: 2/6

Apr 3, 2009

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

The writing and direction is often clumsy and there are wobbly performances... but Ray and Sheth have engaging screen presences and real chemistry.

Nov 23, 2014

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

If the plot is cheese, it never rises above the level of a Dairylea triangle

Rated: 1/5

Apr 10, 2009

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

She is still some way short of making a movie that deserves a ticket-buying audience.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 9, 2009

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Nur S

It had a happy ending

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/22

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Audience Member

Anyone who dislikes this movie is homophobic. For the era (the early 2000s), this film is giving us life. The love story is heartwarming and navigates complicated cultural/familial dynamics. It is odd to hear the blatant antisemitism of Tala's mom, but it does make sense in the context of the cultural dynamics of Tala's family. Granted, some of the dialogue is stilted, but the movie overall is a delight. You will be rooting for Tala and Leyla to the end.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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k c

A simple, easy-to-watch love story with happy ending. The forth star is given to the two beautiful actresses who have incredible chemistry with each other, and Tala, perfectly portrayed by Lisa Ray, is the most charming LGBT movie character I ever seen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It's pretty adorable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

well acted it is a nice an funny movie. i really liked it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

I want to be with someone that ten years from now makes my heart jump when I hear her key in the door too

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

As her wedding day approaches, a feisty bride (Lisa Ray) falls in love with a shy Muslim woman (Sheetal Sheth) who is also dating a man.

Director: Shamim Sarif
Screenwriter: Shamim Sarif, Kelly Moss
Distributor: Regent Releasing
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.8K
Runtime: 1h 20m

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