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Title: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Judi Dench | ... | Evelyn Greenslade | |
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | Graham Dashwood | |
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Patrick Pearson | ... | Graham's Colleague |
| Hugh Dickson | ... | Judge | |
| James Rawlings | ... | Estate Agent | |
| Bill Nighy | ... | Douglas Ainslie | |
| Penelope Wilton | ... | Jean Ainslie | |
| Maggie Smith | ... | Muriel Donnelly | |
| Liza Tarbuck | ... | Staff Nurse | |
| Paul Bhattacharjee | ... | Dr. Ghujarapartidar | |
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Lucy Robinson | ... | Judith |
| Ronald Pickup | ... | Norman Cousins | |
| Celia Imrie | ... | Madge Hardcastle | |
| Simon Wilson | ... | Madge's Son-in-Law | |
| Sara Stewart | ... | Madge's Daughter | |
Seven elderly Britons, for a variety of reasons, respond to an online ad and travel to Jaipur, India, where they find run-down hotel with a young, exuberant, and optimistic host. Evelyn Greenslade (Dame Judi Dench), newly widowed, wants a low-cost experience, Graham Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson) seeks a long-ago love, Douglas Ainslie (Bill Nighy) and Jean Ainslie (Dame Penelope Wilton) have lost their pension in a family investment, Muriel Donnelly (Dame Maggie Smith) needs cheap hip surgery, Madge Hardcastle (Celia Imrie) seeks a rich husband, and Norman Cousins (Ronald Pickup) is chasing women. India affects each in different ways, enchanting Douglas and Evelyn while driving Jean deeper into bitterness. Their host, young Sonny (Dev Patel), has dreams but little cash or skill; he also has a girlfriend whom his mother dismisses. Stories cross and discoveries await each one. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Just got back from having seen this wonderful film at a packed cinema and I'm still smiling. It really is the most entertaining, colourful and uplifting film I've seen for a very long time. Apart from India itself - which is a star in its own right - it is the performances from this stellar cast that really make this movie. At times it was like an acting masterclass, but never at any time could you see the cogs turning. The central characters were all wholly believable, and to be honest I find it impossible to single anyone out, although if I had to, my vote would probably go to Bill Nighy. He is just superb as Douglas - the apologetic, hesitant, henpecked husband of the self centred, bitter, scolding Jean portrayed by Penelope Wilton, who is also excellent. There is one particular scene between the two, where Douglas, for once bites back - and the emotion from Nighy is just mesmerising to watch. When you add the likes of Dames Maggie Smith and Judy Dench to the mix, the delicious Celia Imrie, Tom Wilkinson and Ronald Pickup (with an honourable mention to the latter, who brought a wonderfully rakish comedic performance to the mix) - and you can't go wrong.
The younger cast members and all the supporting players do an excellent job - but it is the oldies who steal the show. That doesn't mean it's an oldies film - far from it. I took my 16 year old daughter and she laughed, cried and loved it as much as I did.