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>
When the Brits make a film well, we knock spots off the competition and the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a completely joyous example of just such a film! You can keep your Artist, Midnight in Paris. etc. etc, this is two hours of pure bliss. This is the sort of film so well directed, that no one actor is better than another, even the cameo roles are brilliantly observed. Wonderful dialogue, superb acting, one minute exceptionally funny the next, moving. Well observed characters who you feel you know! Plus the added bonus of beautiful scenery, This is the first film I have seen for ages that made me want to stay and watch it all over again - it really is just one great big hug of a film that leaves you feeling very content!