Review of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) by Steve P — 28 Feb 2015

A very confusing movie. The first exotic Marigold was better.

This review of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) was written by Steve P on 28 Feb 2015.

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

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