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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel / Benvenue au Marigold Hotel (Indian Palace)

Judi Dench , Bill Nighy , John Madden    DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
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Some of the finest actors in England lend their formidable talents to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a charming fish-out-of-water yarn. The Brits, who include Evelyn (Judi Dench), Muriel (Maggie Smith), Douglas (Bill Nighy), and Graham (Tom Wilkinson), are planning retirement in a less expensive country. After "thorough research on the Internet," the group chooses what looks to be a grand, peaceful retreat, the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. It turns out that the bloom is off this marigold--it's shabby, antiquated, and as chaotic as the city in India, Jaipur, where it is set. Who can adapt to this very different retirement experience, and who founders? That question lies at the heart of the plot of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The cast is uniformly superb, as the retirees bond and bicker and fall out and then try to encourage one another. And Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) shines as Sonny, the barely-holding-it-together Marigold Hotel manager. Patel and Tena Desae, who plays Sunaina, his girlfriend, are charming yet face adaptation struggles of their own, in a modern-day India still tied strongly to its traditions but rapidly charging into the future. And the young Indians also seem to represent the energetic future, as the Brits represent the old world that's fast falling. At its heart, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, deftly directed by John Madden, is an uplifting journey, allowing the viewer to feel what the retirees are discovering on the screen. When Evelyn sighs, "Nothing here has worked out quite as I expected," Muriel crisply replies, "Most things don't. But sometimes what happens instead is the good stuff." The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is most definitely the good stuff. --A.T. Hurley

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An award-winning, all-star cast, led by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, and Maggie Smith, lights up this “buoyant comedy laced with genuine emotion.” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to “outsource” their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. Smart, life-affirming and genuinely charming, THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is a “true classic that reminds us that it’s never too late to find love and a fresh beginning at any age.” (Rex Reed, The New York Observer)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely enjoyable movie Sep 23 2012
Format:Blu-ray
We only heard about this movie a couple of weeks ago. A movie critic on the radio mentioned it was fairly good and the radio announcer said he just saw it and agreed. So we took a chance and watched it mainly because of the fabulous seasoned actors whom we love in most movies. Can't say enough about it! Very, very enjoyable, quality acting, feel good movie. You don't need all that foul language or stupidity like so many other movies.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing! Oct 3 2012
By Poetkitty TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this movie without knowing much about it and was almost prepared to be disappointed. I was very pleasantly surprised! This was just a feel good movie all round. You got to feel a wide range of emotions and connect with the characters but it wasn't over the top and draining, nor was it emotionally manipulative or corny. The pace was good - it didn't have a flat spot in the middle where you could take it or leave it like a lot of movies have. Another noteworthy aspect was each scene didn't tell too much - everything wasn't all neat and tidy and summed up and this helped keep the pace going. Some have criticized the characters as lacking depth but I truly feel that we knew enough to start out and ending up knowing enough as well. All the details aren't important - it's the spirit and feel of the story that's important. I can't imagine this movie not appealing to everyone!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Sep 30 2012
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a change from the ordinary movie. The fact that 90% of the film was directly "in the heart" of India was fabulous. You saw the real India (not that I have been there, but I'm sure that's how it is...dusty, crowded, noisy). The sun was always shining and the colours were gorgeous. Down-to-earth characters, and some of the best actors in the business all added to a wonderful story. A story with different people facing their own demons a consequences of life. A story that would easily happen in true, everyday life...not just a way-out story. Just a nice, easy movie to watch and enjoy. Lovely to watch with friends after dinner - which we did!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Film
I lived in India for 5 years. This film brought back the wonder, beauty, chaos and frustration that is part of the India experience. Great script, brilliant acting, a treasure.
Published 1 day ago by Jan V
5.0 out of 5 stars All around good movie
The characters are interesting and the movie goer can identify with at least one of them, or know someone like them. Good look at India too.
Published 3 days ago by Ann Antignano
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely film.
I bought this film as a gift having already seen it myself. I had thoroughly enjoyed it and the gift was well received. At last a film for the over 50's , they are a rarity!
Published 5 days ago by Mrs. Dianne F. Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
This was a really great movie!
I'm a big traveller, and i haven't really felt like going to India, but this movie changed my mind! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Thes best exotic marigold hotel
We had a girls night in, and we really enjoyed the movie. We are fortuniate enough to have a 16 seat home theatre, and will be enjoying many more movies. Read more
Published 12 days ago by elizabeth macdonald
1.0 out of 5 stars let me count the ways !
the acting in this movie was superb as you would expect from these legends - however, it was not enough to make me like any part of this . Read more
Published 19 days ago by shirley cassell
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Another winner ----cast-wise --And story-wise especially Judi Dench & Maggie Smith ( they do work well together! Read more
Published 19 days ago by Margaret H. Green
4.0 out of 5 stars Best Oxotic Marigold Hotel
Anything with Judi Dench has got to be good, and again she doesn't dissapoint. This is probably a bit more realistic than many--where we just expect the happy ending. Read more
Published 19 days ago by JJJJ
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
it's about time they started making movies for the mature audiences,the story had love,laughter,sex,all the things that take place in life even if your over 50.
Published 19 days ago by theresa j keizer
5.0 out of 5 stars A real 'keeper'!
Thoroughly delightful movie. Fabulous cast and locations! Has all of the ingredients of a memorable movie - Funny, poignant, sad, happy all in one package.
Published 27 days ago by Rhonda F
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