Review of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) by Paolo C — 27 Oct 2012

From just seeing the star studded line-up of this one, you just know it's going to be a favourite among the critics out there. Since when has a film starring Judi Dench or Maggie Smith ever been slated? They're like the untouchable goddesses of film and TV.

To be fair, I'd say this one may well warrant any accolades that head it's way - it's very much like a 'Love Actually', but for SAGA members. It centres around a bunch of pensioners jetting off to India in the hope that they can fulfil their own individual retirement plans and seek out what they all admit is their last opportunity for happiness.

Each individual has there own issues to resolve, which in theory could all be made into film of their own! Instead they are condensed into mini stories, all interweaving with one another, and jam packed full of comical moments along the way.

In particular, Maggie Smith's somewhat racist character is highly amusing, yet probably typical of many pensioners of today's society, who lack that politically correct awareness of other cultures! It won't appeal to everyone out there, and as a result this one may well have slipped under the radar for some.

However, it's well worth a watch, even if it doesn't exactly inspire me with enthusiasm about one day turning into that grumpy OAP.