The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) starring Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Maggie Smith, Dev Patel. Several British seniors at or past retirement age decide that they can live more cheaply in India, and can't afford to live in Britain, so they engage rooms at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in Jaipur. Naturally, the hotel proves to be less than advertised. Each of the senior guests has his or her own story, a reason why they were let down, why they couldn't afford to stay in England. And once they reach India, each follows his or her own story line. One thing that is most remarkable about this movie is that all the stories are wrapped up nicely (and none too believably) in the final 10 or 15 minutes. It has a contrived feel to it that I found none too pleasing. But if you must know, it has many happy endings. (Subtitles for the hearing impaired are available, also closed captions.) Grade: B