Thankfully, Patel does not take sides.
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11/30/01
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ABCD (2001)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:13
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6/10
Theatrical Release:Nov 30, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: ABCD (American Born Confused Desi) focuses on a maturing Indian-American mother and her two twentysomething children who all live in New York City. Years ago, Anju (Madhur Jaffrey) chose to... [More]
Starring: Faran Tahir, Madhur Jaffrey, Sheetal Sheth, Aasif Mandvi
Director: Krutin Patel
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Reviews for ABCD
An involving study of sibling and interpersonal relationships.
02/21/02
Top CriticNothing particularly fresh or exciting, but its intentions are so sincere and, for the most part, it's so well-acted that it emerges as quite affecting.
12/09/01
This fine film conveys the difficulty of living in a twilight zone between the customs of the old country and the ever-changing values of America.
12/02/01
It's easy to see why ABCD has been a favorite on the film festival circuit for more than a year. Check it out while you can.
11/30/01
The plight of culturally displaced Americans is given sensitive, humorous treatment in what could be the first film to treat the East Indian experience in America.
11/01/01
Compassionate, funny and honest.
11/30/01
Top CriticIt's polished without being slick; well-paced and graceful and brought alive by stellar performances led by Jaffrey.
11/30/01
Top CriticThe film's style is best described as utilitarian, but it gets the job done.
11/29/01
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12/04/01
A story to appreciate, laugh at, and cry with no matter where you or your parents came from.
11/30/01
In this funny, touching and haunting film, Patel cuts through stereotypes to show the hard truths of straddling two cultures.
10/08/01
Top CriticSensitively acted.
11/29/01
Top CriticAt times the deck is egregiously stacked.
09/30/02
Its identity posturing is considerably less potent than that of Chutney Popcorn's.
11/26/01
ABCD's abecedarian treatment of melting-pot anxieties proves as jumbled and bland as alphabet soup.
11/27/01
The bad news is that [Jaffrey] leaves us a little hungry for people whose destinies matter to us more than the ones served up here.
11/30/01
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12/16/01
ABCD gets an "A" for its intentions, but unfortunately just barely passes on all other accounts.
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