Best of the Best

Best of the Best is a bright, high-energy comfort watch that delivers a refreshing coming-of-age comedy with plenty of heart. Directed with the signature warmth and fast-paced wit we’ve come to expect from the team behind the Netflix tv show Never Have I Ever, the film follows two inseparable friends navigating the chaos of freshman year at UCLA while trying to make their mark in the university’s ultra-competitive dance scene.

While the plot followed a fairly predictable formula and a few supporting characters leaned into slightly one-dimensional archetypes, the strong lead performances and infectious charm carried the story with ease.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia shared an effortless, believable chemistry that anchored the film, while a witty script seamlessly balanced the comedy with thoughtful themes around female friendship, taking accountability, and breaking away from external expectations to discover your authentic self.

It was immensely refreshing to see South Asian culture placed front and center, with Bollywood dance providing vibrant choreography, electric energy, and a rich cultural heartbeat throughout the film. 

In the end, Best of the Best was an engaging, lighthearted, and easy-to-follow film that made for a thoroughly enjoyable watch.