Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by J G — 04 Nov 2012

It's as if one of the greatest British casts took an Indian vacation together and I'm sitting through their home movies.

This review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) was written by J G on 04 Nov 2012.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received positive reviews.

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