Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Jon T — 24 Nov 2012

Pleasant and well acted, though completely by the numbers.

This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by Jon T on 24 Nov 2012.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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