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American Chai (2002)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:11
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.6/10
Theatrical Release:Apr 5, 2002 Limited
Synopsis: An Indian-American college kid, Sureel (Aalok Mehta), is pressured by his parents to be a doctor, though he dreams of becoming a musician. He has obvious musical talent. He sings, composes, and... [More]
Starring: Aalok Mehta, Sheetal Sheth, Aasif Mandvi, Josh Ackerman
Director: Anurag Mehta
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Reviews for American Chai
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This ethnic family sitcom thing is rapidly turning into wearisome cliche, and American Chai doesn't hold a candle to either Beckham or Greek Wedding. Full Review |
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4/5 |
The funniest, most unabashadly goofy indie film to come out in quite some time. Full Review |
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Chai's structure and pacing are disconcertingly slack. Full Review |
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By now, I've seen far too many American indie movies with similar semi-autobiographical subjects. Full Review |
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2/4 |
[It's] difficult to get beyond the overall blandness of American Chai, despite its likable performances and refreshingly naive point of view. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Plays like a toddler running along a lumpy field, stumbling every few feet but always getting back up and eventually reaching his destination, unharmed and happy. Full Review |
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American Chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an Indian-American would recognize. And the lesson, in the end, is nothing new. Full Review |
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Due to some script weaknesses and the casting of the director's brother, the film trails off into inconsequentiality. Full Review |
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3/4 |
The picture uses humor and a heartfelt conviction to tell a story about discovering your destination in life, but also acknowledging the places, and the people, from whence you came. Full Review |
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An inexperienced director, Mehta has much to learn. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Enormously likable first feature from writer-director Anurag Mehta. Full Review |
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3/5 |
The movie is amateurish, but it's a minor treat. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
It is too bad that this likable movie isn't more accomplished. The actors try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward. Full Review |
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This worldly dramedy can't overcome its jolting amateur vibe. Full Review |
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A perceptive, good-natured movie. Full Review |
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