Best of the Best

“On the whole, 'Best of the Best' keeps it breezy, humourous and is a thoroughly enjoyable and relatable college dance-comedy that gets all its beats in sync.”

“It is too self-aware to be a straightforward Bollywood dance movie, but not consistently incisive enough to become the cultural satire it could have been. Still, there is warmth underneath the comedy.”

“For a film primarily about dancing, the editing undercuts the choreography at every turn. The same problem that plagues much modern Hindi cinema also infects “Best of the Best”: edits litter the frame so often you can’t properly appreciate the choreography.”

“Best Of The Best is unlike many of its YA counterparts because, while its arcs seem overly familiar, it comes through a relatively rare POV: two young women who have straddled being both South Asian and American, without bending who they truly are. The movie succeeds because it spends time with Maya and Anjali as they reckon with their culture as well, and the infectious energy between the two stellar leads gives the movie its beating heart.”

“There is absolutely nothing unexpected about this Netflix comedy set in the world of rival Bollywood dance groups on American campuses. Each plot twist is instantly familiar, every character recognisable, the essential formula untweaked from a dozen previous college comedies. But it's funny and snappy, and directed with infectious energy by Lena Khan.”

“"Best of the Best" is a giddy and soul-affirming story that smoothly blends modern political satire with the familiar rhythms of classic collegiate drama, delivering a bigger and brighter movie with a clear point of view. Even when it wraps things up a little too conveniently, the film leaves you wanting more and always trusts its spirit to fill the room.”

“Best of the Best is a predictable, over-the-top coming-of-age comedy which sadly doesn't put a spring in the audience's step. More than anything, it feels out of touch with the lives of the Gen Z diaspora of Indian origin.”

“Best of the Best understands that a campus dance film does not need to reinvent the form to be entertaining. What it needs is energy, charm and characters you want to spend time with. For much of its runtime, Khan's film delivers exactly that.”