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Metascore
11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversIn this funny, touching and haunting film, Patel cuts through stereotypes to show the hard truths of straddling two cultures.
- 75Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyInvolving study of sibling and interpersonal relationships.
- 70Chicago ReaderTed ShenChicago ReaderTed ShenDespite the familiar story, both kids are three-dimensional characters, and first-time director Patel embraces their generational dilemmas with feeling and wit.
- 70Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasIt's polished without being slick; well-paced and graceful and brought alive by stellar performances led by Jaffrey.
- 63New York PostJonathan ForemanNew York PostJonathan ForemanAn engaging, bittersweet tale.
- 60L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyAn observant comedy of cross-cultural befuddlement in a half-assimilated immigrant family, with occasional spasms of propagandistic pleading on behalf of the younger generation.
- 50TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThe film's style is best described as utilitarian, but it gets the job done; the performances range from good to a bit amateurish.
- 40New Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerNew Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerIf only good intentions were enough to redeem a picture, perhaps ABCD would be worth a look.
- 38New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanMadhur 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?
- 30Village VoiceEd ParkVillage VoiceEd ParkLess effective in dramatizing the choices facing second-generation Indian Americans than as a showcase for Sheetal Sheth's terrific hair.