Review of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) by Nate J — 26 Jun 2015

4/5 - funny, definitely worth a watch - Bollywood meets Hollywood.

This review of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) was written by Nate J on 26 Jun 2015.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has generally received mixed reviews.

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You have to credit all concerned for granting this second -- and better -- Marigold Hotel an appropriately rueful conclusion that tempers the…

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