Marketic It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

quadersa I noticed the consequence of including spoilers so be forewarned that some things included in the following comment may be construed as such. It is assumed that the inclusion of spoilers "ruins" the movie for those who have not yet seen it. I assure you that the writer and director of this film ruined it far before this review was written.I was having a hard time believing that someone actually wrote dialog for this movie as it was so awful that ad-libbing would have been preferable. The father and the cousin were such extreme caricatures of Indian-born men that Apu from the Simpsons would have been offended. I was flabbergasted that so many Indians responded positively to this film. Having attended many university Indian cultural programs I can say with confidence that the Maya character's dance was the worst I have ever seen. The fact that she won a dance scholarship can only be explained if all the other applicants were quadriplegics.I have to admit that there were two positive points in this film. The lead character makes an interesting point during a speech where he remarks on the irony that India with one of the richest and most artistic cultures in history now mass produces doctors and engineers who are discouraged from exploring the arts. Second, although he can't act to save his life, the lead character is a decent musician with and can carry a tune. That said, don't be fooled as I was by the DVD case that compares this film to Bend it Like Beckham. Watching American Chai is like watching paint dry. It is extremely slow and the dialog, like noxious fumes, will leave you with a splitting headache.

mickmania I would love to have more movies like this one. I loved it because it shows the truth about how the life for indians are in USA to be more one target Gujus. I loved it i would like to see more or lees something like this for other cultural backgrounds as well. I mean is people from all over India.

ritamarlowe17 I found this to be an inoffensive, mildly entertaining, fluff comedy. This is the sort of movie I would recommend renting to watch with a friend or your mom or something on a Saturday afternoon. Watch for Josh of "New MMC" fame.

mikechant This was one of the more touching and entertaining films I've seen in some time. The characters are all genuinely likeable and realistic. The movie appeals to all generations and the entire audience was either laughing, crying, or both throughout the movie. It also has an incredible and original musical score (created by the lead actor himself) that, along with this movie, will surely be a hit.