Thursday, 1 March 2012

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL

An ideal mix of established and well known actors are cast in this film: Maggie Smith(Muriel) Judi Dench(Evelyn) Bill Nighy(Douglas) Penelope Wilton(Jean) Dev Patel(Sonny) as well as Tom Wilkinson(Graham) Some wonderful throw away lines and situations captivated me whilst watching what proved to be a film with plenty of humour, that in some places even touching moments. Some British retirees decide to spend the next chapter of their lives in exotic India, tempted by ads for a newly restored Marigold Hotel. On arrival to it they find the palace is just a shell and needing much love and care. As their sense of adventure unfolds, alongside new discoveries and experiences, so viewers are very much entertained. A must see and a film I will search out when available on dvd. I score this film 8 (10 is highest)