Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Bill S — 05 Mar 2013

Great actors doing good work with a passable script.

This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by Bill S on 05 Mar 2013.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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