Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Valeria P — 02 Mar 2013

The movie ends up being passable because of the cast, otherwise the plot and character development are pretty thin.

This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by Valeria P on 02 Mar 2013.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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