My Beautiful Laundrette: The Criterion Collection

My Beautiful Laundrette: The Criterion Collection

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Stephen Frears was at the forefront of the British cinematic revival of the mid-1980s, and the delightfully transgressive My Beautiful Laundrette is his greatest triumph of the period. Working from a richly layered script by writer Hanif Kureishi, soon to be internationally renowned, Frears tells an uncommon love story that takes place between a young South London Pakistani man (Gordon Warnecke), who decides to open an upscale laundromat to make his family proud, and his childhood friend, a skinhead (Daniel Day-Lewis, in a breakthrough role), who volunteers to help make his dream a reality. This culture-clash comedy is also a subversive work of social realism, which dares to address racism, homophobia, and sociopolitical marginalization in Margaret Thatcher's England.


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Reasons to Buy

  1. Daniel Day-Lewis and Gordon Warnecke's romance is unforgettable - they share one of THE classic gay love scenes.
  2. A major critical hit at the time of its release, My Beautiful Laundrette was still years ahead of its time and helped usher in an astonishing new wave of queer cinema.
  3. THIS edition from the Criterion Collection really should be featured at on the top shelf. It's been painstakingly restored and it's packed with special features. This is a must-own situation!

DVD Features

New conversation between director Stephen Frears and producer Colin MacCabe
New interviews with writer Hanif Kureishi, producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe, and Stapleton
Trailer
Plus: An essay by critic Graham Fuller

Information

  • Director: Stephen Frears
  • Writer: Hanif Kureishi
  • Length: 1 hrs. 38 mins.
  • Rating: R
  • Released: Jul 21 2015
  • Production Year: 1985
  • TLA SKU: 1744919
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • UPC Code: 715515151719
  • Catalog #: DB11283907

Reviews

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7 Reviews for My Beautiful Laundrette: The Criterion Collection

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Review by Raymond Murray

By: Raymond Murray
In-House Review - Apr 16 2015
My Beautiful Laundrette is a landmark film that was lauded by the gay press upon its release and could very easily be one of the most-loved gay films of all time. As the movie has been out-of-print for over a decade, we are very excited about this ne... Read More
4.75 out of 5

Review by gbelly

By: gbelly
I've watched it countless times over the years. The gay scenes are iconic.

Review by Amos Lassen

By: Amos Lassen
"MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDERETTE"
Politics Aside...
Amos Lassen
"My Beautiful Launderette" tells the story of Omar, a young guy who is taking care of his alcoholic father during that period in history when Margaret Thatcher was prime ministe... Read More
4.00 out of 5

Review by Musss7

By: Musss7
Yes, it was not just about being gay in 80's, it also about prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination. As gay, we asked people to accept us but do we accept others for themselves? Although the ending part may not truly finish, it maybe because that w... Read More
4.00 out of 5

Review by Henry X

By: Henry X
DVD transfer is no improvement on VHS and has no features. If you have the VHS, don't bother upgrading. If you don't have this classic, it's a must-buy for all lovers of gay films and fans of Daniel Day-Lewis.
4.00 out of 5

Review by silvertron

By: silvertron
I very much enjoyed this low-key film about 2 cute guys in London opening--obviously--a laundrette. The romance is sweat and underplayed--which works well in this film. I highly recommend.
4.00 out of 5

Review by slinky09

By: slinky09
Set in the midst of the Thatcherite years, this is a wonderful and innovative movie and Daniel Day-Lewis has never been more handsome! Crossing racial barriers, and political ones, two young men find love and a purpose. The end is simply moist making... Read More

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