The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Director: John Madden
Cast: Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel
Synopsis: For a disparate group of English pensioners (Dench, Nighy, Smith, Wilkinson, Wilton, Imrie and Pickup), retirement takes an unconventional turn when they abandon their homeland, enticed by advertisements for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a seemingly luxurious sanctuary for 'the elderly and beautiful' in Jaipur, India.
On arrival, they discover that the hotel falls somewhat short of the romantic idyll promised in the brochure.
But they are gradually won over by the ever-optimistic young manager Sonny (Patel), and tentatively embark on a new adventure, finding that life can begin again when you let go of the past
Critics: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a heart-felt, emotional and yet beautifully charming movie that has that real feel good vibe. - FemaleFirst
- A refreshing, mature fairy tale with a top-notch ensemble cast. - USA Today
- A charming, funny and heart-warming movie ... a smoothly crafted entertainment that makes good use of seven superb veterans. - Chicago Sun Times.
Award/Nominations: The movie was nominated for give British Independent Spirit Awards - including Best Picture. While the cast have been nominated for Outstand Performance by a Cast at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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