Why is this film supposed to be bad?
Tight, engaging script with interesting, believable characters and complicated conflicts I related to as an Indian-American. I've definitely known these characters, especially the girl (and it's only a slight exaggeration).
Yes, the "ABCD" title is inaccurate, its reference in the movie is silly and some of the direction is inconsistent, but otherwise it struck a nerve with me. It is the best movie I've seen about Indian-American identity conflicts. They were actually handled honestly, no gimmicks needed.
It's too simple, serious and straightforward to be on the level of films like "East is East" and "My Beautiful Laundrette," but it was solid and moving, much, much better than American Desi.
Tight, engaging script with interesting, believable characters and complicated conflicts I related to as an Indian-American. I've definitely known these characters, especially the girl (and it's only a slight exaggeration).
Yes, the "ABCD" title is inaccurate, its reference in the movie is silly and some of the direction is inconsistent, but otherwise it struck a nerve with me. It is the best movie I've seen about Indian-American identity conflicts. They were actually handled honestly, no gimmicks needed.
It's too simple, serious and straightforward to be on the level of films like "East is East" and "My Beautiful Laundrette," but it was solid and moving, much, much better than American Desi.