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ABCD: Any Body Can Dance

8 February 2013Hindi
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out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 8 critic reviews

Its dance sequences dazzle, but the thin story struggles to keep up.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: energetic dance sequences and choreography
  • Criticised: weak script and thin characters

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User score 6.0 out of 10 from 1 rating, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critical reception for ABCD: Any Body Can Dance is mixed, leaning mildly positive, with most critics acknowledging the film's dance sequences as its strongest asset. The choreography and dancing talent were widely noted as genuine highlights, with several reviewers finding the performances energetic and visually impressive. However, a recurring complaint was the weak narrative packaging — critics pointed to thin characterization, sluggish pacing, and a conventional underdog storyline that failed to match the energy of the dance numbers. The general consensus is that the film works as a showcase for dance but falls short as a complete cinematic experience.

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Critic reviews (8)

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  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    At 2 hours and 20 minutes, 'ABCD' is too long. There's some genuinely original choreography up there, but it's lost in a plodding film with characters you couldn't care about.

  4. Top critic

    NDTV

    Film review ·

    Take your pick. There is a whole lot of dancing talent on show here. It is the packaging that lets down the performers -- and the viewers.

  5. Rediff

    Film review ·

    ABCD tugs at your emotional cords all the way as Prabhu Deva tries to convert a bunch of street ruffians into champions.

  6. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    ...has some incredible, eye-popping dances as its soul. While the template may be conventional -- the triumph of the underdog -- the film has its share of moments that stay with you, especially the concluding portions of the film. Decent watch!

  8. Zee News

    Film review ·

    If you enjoy some cool, snazzy dance and can look past the largely decorative acting, this is actually a movie worth a watch. I give it a slightly generous 3 stars, largely because of the overwhelming positivity in the script and the loudly subtle happy-ending.

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