Sureel is a first-generation Indian American about to graduate from college as a music major whose controlling father still believes that he is pre-med. His desires in life conflict with both his family's traditional values and the usual Indian way of assimilating into America by becoming a doctor or engineer. As graduation approaches, he has an opportunity to be nationally recognized for his music that will simplify telling his father the truth. Value conflicts are explored ... (Full plot summary below)
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Sureel is a first-generation Indian American about to graduate from college as a music major whose controlling father still believes that he is pre-med. His desires in life conflict with both his family's traditional values and the usual Indian way of assimilating into America by becoming a doctor or engineer. As graduation approaches, he has an opportunity to be nationally recognized for his music that will simplify telling his father the truth. Value conflicts are explored as the rationale behind internal racism and dating objectives are also explored.
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| Washington PostDesson ThomsonThis ethnic family sitcom thing is rapidly turning into wearisome cliche, and American Chai doesn't hold a candle to either "Beckham" or "Greek Wedding." |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA spiffy romantic comedy about how love can be a catalyst to self-esteem and answering an artistic calling. |
| Film Journal InternationalDavid NohDue to some script weaknesses and the casting of the director's brother, the film trails off into inconsequentiality. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonPlays like a toddler running along a lumpy field, stumbling every few feet but always getting back up and eventually reaching his destination, unharmed and happy. |
| Dallas Morning NewsRasmi SimhanAmerican Chai encourages rueful laughter at stereotypes only an Indian-American would recognize. And the lesson, in the end, is nothing new. |
| Hollywood ReporterKirk HoneycuttAn inexperienced director, Mehta has much to learn. |
| Boxoffice MagazinePaul Clinton (Boxoffice)The movie is amateurish, but it's a minor treat. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesIt is too bad that this likable movie isn't more accomplished. The actors try hard but come off too amateurish and awkward. |
| L.A. WeeklyMark OlsenChai's structure and pacing are disconcertingly slack. Missing the loose ends and ambiguities of actual conversation, the dialogue makes characters sound like they're delivering speeches rather than interacting. |
| Detroit Free PressJohn Monaghan[It's] difficult to get beyond the overall blandness of American Chai, despite its likable performances and refreshingly naive point of view. |
