• My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.80/10 from 17000 votes

Tags: cross cultural friendship, gay punk

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Synopsis

My Beautiful Laundrette is a story about the Pakistani Hussein family who has settled in London, chasing after the promises of wealth during the Thatcher era. Nasser and his right-hand man, Salim, run various small businesses, even engaging in illegal activities to make money.

Nasser and his immediate family live a lavish lifestyle, flaunting their riches whenever possible. On the other hand, Nasser's brother, Ali, a former journalist in Pakistan, struggles in London due to his leftist politics conflicting with Thatcherism. Ali lives in a rundown flat with his son, Omar.

To help Ali, Nasser offers Omar a job doing menial labor. However, Omar convinces Nasser to let him manage a dilapidated laundrette instead. Omar sees this as an opportunity to turn the business around and enlists the help of his old friend, Johnny, who has been associating with a gang of white punks.

Omar and Johnny's relationship faces challenges, especially due to the anti-immigrant sentiments in white England. Both must decide if their pursuit of success is worth sacrificing their ideals.

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User reviews

Ashley King

6/10

The fusion of different musical styles in the soundtrack mirrors the complexity of the characters' relationships and personal journeys.

Kenneth Green

6/10

The soundtrack's diversity reflects the multicultural landscape of London and adds layers of authenticity to the film's portrayal of immigrant experiences.

David Moore

5/10

The music creates a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era while also feeling relevant and impactful in today's world.

Matthew Hall

5/10

The soundtrack's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, from hope to despair, showcases the depth and richness of the film's narrative.

James Wright

5/10

The use of music as a storytelling device in My Beautiful Laundrette is both compelling and thought-provoking, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Margaret Carter

5/10

The music in the film effectively conveys the struggles faced by Ali and Omar as they navigate their identities and beliefs in a hostile environment.

Paul Parker

5/10

The soundtrack of My Beautiful Laundrette perfectly captures the cultural clash between the Pakistani and British communities in London during the Thatcher era.

Thomas Lewis

3/10

The use of generic, upbeat tracks in moments of tension or conflict felt out of place and detracted from the overall atmosphere of the film. The soundtrack failed to enhance the narrative and often seemed disconnected from the themes of immigration, identity, and societal pressures explored in the movie.

Ashley Campbell

5/10

Overall, the music in My Beautiful Laundrette serves as a powerful and evocative companion to the poignant themes of family, identity, and societal change explored in the film.

Michael Lee

3/10

As a viewer, I found the soundtrack of My Beautiful Laundrette to be lackluster and uninspiring. The music did not effectively capture the emotional depth and complexity of the characters and their struggles within the story.