Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Dr. A — 03 Feb 2013

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This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by Dr. A on 03 Feb 2013.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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Hopes were so high. It's not that they were dashed and smashed, it's just that they wilted like a marigold in the sun…

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By John R (2,501) on 05 Jan 2016

I loved this movie. The cast is marvellous and the story is heartwarming!!! I give it 5 stars…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 04 Jul 2016

Why did I wait so long to watch this? You MUST watch! (I'm still never visiting India though! lol) ð…

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By Liesl E (75) on 22 May 2016

Overstuffed but pleasant and enjoyable. No movie with Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson and Maggie Smith is a waste of time…

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