ABCD
2013 · Directed by Remo D'Souza
Original language: Hindi
- drama
The story
When a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Mumbai in primary colours: sun-washed rooftops and tight chawl courtyards giving way to glossy stage lights and mirrored studio floors. The camera stays mobile and energetic, with wide frames that hold whole crews in motion and quick cuts that sharpen on the feet and hands during the dance numbers. The score is upbeat Hindi pop and electro-dance, with bass-heavy beats that drive the routines and softer, sentimental passages between them. The mood is warm and buoyant, a feel-good underdog story with cheerful energy, playful rivalry, and big, crowd-pleasing finales. Pacing is brisk, with the dance sequences arriving often and the drama kept simple and sincere. Intensity is low: there is a scheming antagonist and some interpersonal friction, but no gore, and violence is minimal and largely cartoonish. It suits a lively weekend night, a playful group watch, or a mood that wants music and movement. It is for people who love dance on screen, who enjoy colourful Bollywood spectacle, and who want an uplifting underdog story with a strong beat.
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