British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 22 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
As for the Marigold Hotel, well, it's not the Delano. But overall it's a fine spot to spend a couple of hours.
– Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2012
rotten:
Basically, there's just too much crammed into "Marigold Hotel" for any of it to have impact. It may work as comfort food for old folks, but a bit less may have yielded a great deal more.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
11 May 2012
fresh:
The movie itself is a mawkish comedy-drama-romance, but the astounding cast makes it feel like a night on the West End.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
11 May 2012
fresh:
"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" is an Indian dish for day-trippers. Lacking beef or sufficient spice, it's nonetheless colorful comfort food.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
11 May 2012
fresh:
The old pros elevate Hotel's otherwise pat screenplay into that sweet spot where predictability fails to negate pleasure.