Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Don H — 19 Jan 2013

I enjoyed this movie. The A - stories and the B-story and the acting and the little surprises in the script.

This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by Don H on 19 Jan 2013.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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