A well-meaning dance film that runs on formula and stumbles on energy.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for 'Mad About Dance' is predominantly negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding it derivative in its underdog-wins-championship narrative. Where praise exists, it is limited and qualified — a few critics noted the film's sincerity, likable characters, and an energetic extended dance sequence near the climax. However, critics widely faulted the film for lacking originality, energy, and soul, with at least one reviewer specifically calling out amateur acting, mediocre dancing, and loud music. Only dance and British-Punjabi music enthusiasts were selectively recommended the film by a handful of critics.
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If you are looking for novelty, this is not the place to be. We are all more than familiar with the stories of the hero/heroine striving to win a dance/singing/cricket/hockey/etc championship on a world platform and finally managing to show them the Indian mettle in nail biting climax. But MAD has its charm. It has delightful, lovable characters and it has a sincerity about it that is unmissable.
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So as far as dance genre pics go, this one is far short of moves to make the grade!
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'MAD' puts its best foot forward at the end, hold your breath for the last dance. Overall, it's a film for dance lovers. Even if it leaves the heart dancing for more.
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...if you love dancing and have an ear for British-Punjabi music, watch this movie solely for the extended dance-off towards the end when Dr Zeus makes an appearance too.
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...is all about amateur acting with mediocre dancing and loud music adding on to the film's woes. No harm in giving it a skip!
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...isn't half as mesmeric as a dance film should be. Though Saahil Prem seems earnest in his attempt, his film lacks both energy and soul. Failing to 'Step Up' its standard, there is absolutely nothing in the film which should draw you to the halls.
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Helmed by Saahil Prem 'Mad About Dance' is a new bottle with an old cap, as we are familiar with stories of the protagonists striving to win a championship on global platform and managing to win.
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