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Based on 11 critic reviews
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama
Written by:
Krutin Patel
James McManus
Directed by: Krutin Patel
Release Date:
Theatrical: November 30, 2001
DVD: April 20, 2004
Running Time: 105 minutes, Color
Origin: USA
Summary
RATING: Not Rated
Starring Madhur Jaffrey, Faran Tahir, Sheetal Sheth, Aasif Mandvi, David Ari, and Jennifer Dorr White
ABCD is the story of Raj and Nina, first generation Asian Indian immigrant children who have grown up in America, and their mother, Anju, who is desperately trying in her old age to reconcile her long ago decision to come to America. (Laxmi Pictures)
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What The Critics Said
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Rolling Stone Peter Travers
In this funny, touching and haunting film, Patel cuts through stereotypes to show the hard truths of straddling two cultures.
Read Full Review >Philadelphia Inquirer Carrie Rickey
Involving study of sibling and interpersonal relationships.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
It's polished without being slick; well-paced and graceful and brought alive by stellar performances led by Jaffrey.
Read Full Review >Chicago Reader Ted Shen
Despite the familiar story, both kids are three-dimensional characters, and first-time director Patel embraces their generational dilemmas with feeling and wit.
Read Full Review >LA Weekly David Chute
An observant comedy of cross-cultural befuddlement in a half-assimilated immigrant family, with occasional spasms of propagandistic pleading on behalf of the younger generation.
Read Full Review >The New York Times Stephen Holden
A better and more serious film than its forerunner, "American Desi."
Read Full Review >TV Guide Maitland McDonagh
The film's style is best described as utilitarian, but it gets the job done; the performances range from good to a bit amateurish.
Read Full Review >New Times (L.A.) Jean Oppenheimer
If only good intentions were enough to redeem a picture, perhaps ABCD would be worth a look.
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman
Madhur Jaffrey and Faran Tahir fare considerably better as Nina's conservative mother and brother, leaving us confused ourselves: Why didn't Patel focus on them, instead?
Read Full Review >Village Voice Ed Park
Less effective in dramatizing the choices facing second-generation Indian Americans than as a showcase for Sheetal Sheth's terrific hair.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 0.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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