Ever wondered what the cue to get into heaven at St. Peter’s Gates is going to look like? Then you should have seen theaters for this flick. Like the line for entry to heaven, there was regretfully the odd young person in the audience, no doubt terrified at the prospect of leaving their life behind to sit with all the oldies for what might seem like eternity. So this is a movie aiming at a very different demographic than the usual teenage-targeted Hollywood fare and it is a refreshing and welcome change that will delight young as well as old.
Here is synopsis (please take out your drenchers)? Then you should have seen theaters for this flick. Like the line for entry to heaven, there was regretfully the odd young person in the audience, no doubt terrified at the prospect of leaving their life behind to sit with all the oldies for what might seem like eternity. So this is a movie aiming at a very different demographic than the usual teenage-targeted Hollywood fare and it is a refreshing and welcome change that will delight young as well as old.
For various reasons surrounding diminished wealth, health and happiness, seven British wrinkles go to India to retire and recuperate at the eponymous hotel. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite resemble the brochure, lacking phones, doors, and rooms… They are thrown together in an experience that challenges their prejudices, makes them reevaluate their lives and, in certain instances, takes them so far out of their comfort zones that all manner of emotions tumble out of them.
Fortunately The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a charmer and even the youngest viewers will find something to enjoy here. Whether it’s Bill Nighy, again stealing the film from under the noses of an accomplished ensemble (see also Love Actually) or the sweet love story of the films only younger characters, the film has enough unexpected moments to mask the more predictable and clichéd elements of the story.
Beyond all that it is delightfully scripted, the overwhelming beauty that floods through the film is the location (India really is the main character here). The decaying, crumbling ornate temples are magnificent and the city streets are full of life.
If I had one criticism, it’s that some of the story lines were a little underdeveloped, most notably Maggie Smith’s character, who undergoes a change of personality a little too quickly in my opinion. By these are minor complaints because most of the time your mind is busy considering the issues the movie rises so you don’t really spend too much time worrying about a less believable bits.
The bluray looked and sounded great but the special features left something to be desired. All of the features were under 5 minutes and were no more than a pat on the back of the director and cast.
Watch this movie and you will feel the same way.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [Blu-ray]
Ratings are based on a 5-star scale
Overall: 3.5 tuk tuks out of 5
Review by Bro’ B – Ben
We received product for our review. All opinions are our own
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