The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

  • PG (SINGAPORE)
  • 2015


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3.0
True to its title, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a mildly inferior sequel, diluting the modest charms of its predecessor. Av Club
3.0
When the first Best Exotic Marigold Hotel came out three years ago, it was a revelation.Not so much the movie itself, which spun a harmlessly agreeabl .. EW
1.9
But the result feels strained and slapped together, crammed as it is with silly mistaken identities and misunderstandings, adolescent jealousies and s .. Rogerebert
3.0
The movies title is a little bit on the nose, because this sequel is most definitely not as good as the original. Common Sense Media
3.5
So, whether or not the film is to your taste, its creators have tried to do right by the original, brainstorming a plot deserving of a sequel before c .. Variety
3.0
The plot is light with very low stakes and the humour ranges from broad to slapstick. We Got This Covered
3.0
Luckily, there are just enough truths about ageing beneath its corny, farcical surface. Time Out
3.0
Lacking the narrative clarity of its predecessor, this patchy sequel juggles too many character threads to be anything more than episodic. The Guardian
3.0
Considering the quality of most sequels, it was bold, or rash, to put the words second best in the title.But though still treacly, still exasperatingl .. The Guardian
3.0
This is undemanding, misty eyed stuff; carried through by its seasoned, thoroughbred performers.Its hard to be harsh on a film so essentially good nat .. The Guardian
3.1
Like its predecessor, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a charming example of what great actors can do with mediocre material.
2.5
Most of the Marigold residents have embarked on rewarding new chapters, finding renewed purpose and meaning in careers, romances and philosophical rec ..
3.5
What gives the film its real heart is the chemistry between the performers. Screen Daily
4.5
There are elements that dont quite work David Strathairns character, a US hotel investor, crops up at the end for a scene with Maggie Smith that doesn .. Screen Daily
3.5
The first film skirted the boundaries of good taste with its one dimensional depiction of him, its lone Indian protagonist. Vulture
2.5
That original film, like this one directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love), was no great masterpiece to start with given its on the nose script a .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Compared to the adventurously life affirming and death acknowledging honesty of its heartfelt predecessor, this film literally comes in second in ever ..
2.5
The director, John Madden, and the screenwriter, Ol Parker, who created the first film, try to compensate for the new movies lack of coherence and nar .. The New York Times
3.0
Unfortunately, Marigold Hotels sequel bears a lot of the same follow up problems that befall superhero films and other blockbuster franchises. Paste Magazine
3.0
But its this that gives the film renewed purpose in its third act, as the wedding gives each character the chance to reflect on how their own sense of .. Telegraph
2.0
In this sequel, the director inadvertently continues that inside joke by making something that feels obligatory and cobbled together like a late franc ..
3.8
The movie moves along at a comfortable, breezy pace but in doing so sacrifices emotional investment in any one story line. San Francisco Chronicle
3.3
Its a nice film but, in large part due to it being an unnecessary sequel, its a familiar one. The Young Folks
2.5
While the sequel isnt bad, it lives up to its name as Second Best. Cinema Blend
2.0
Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith), still managing the colorful old timers residence in India, arranges with Sonny (Dev Patel) to get American corporate f .. Ny Daily News
2.5
Its a shame that they couldnt leave well enough alone as SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is as unnecessary a sequel as Ive ever seen. JoBlo
3.1
2.5 out of 4 stars Written by Ol Parker Directed by John Madden Starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Bil Nighy and Richard Gere Classificatio .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Like its predecessor, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is about people of a certain age retirees, widowers, folks on fixed incomes with families .. Philly
3.5
And you get the dry, yet sweet cocktail this story is.Enjoy Hollywood thumkas at a Bollywood wedding thats not monsoon but autumn and cooler for it.
4.0
Maggie Smiths touching coda in a letter from Muriel underlines the themes of the movie and proves to be good medicine for the soul. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
But despite the attractive facade, the movie is a pretty ramshackle affair. One Guys Opinion
1.5
If the harsh truth is that this follow up is second best, its still not half bad. Village Voice
2.5
But the artifice shows, the cuteness strains to not become overbearing in this sequel, an overlong film filled to the rim with pithy advice from the e .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Not blockbuster returns by any means, but just enough coin to make the production company pay attention, making a dent with its Indian locations and c .. Blu Ray
3.0
Everyone involved has made much better movies, but its still nice to see that the people behind this franchise made a genuine effort to recapture the .. Tv Guide
2.0
Fox Searchlights geezer rom com(2012) grossed some $46 million, an impressive take for a niche market release, so here comes the pointless sequel. Chicago Reader
2.5
Everyone here is now a permanent resident of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (for the Elderly & Beautiful) in India.They have a routine. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The climactic Bollywood dance number allows the cast to gather together to witness Sonnys triumph as one of their own narrates good wishes and advice ..
3.1
Though the upbeat Bollywood dance finale is an undeniable treat, this sequel is a mildly diverting trifle, notable for its stunning setting and some d .. Usa Today
3.0
You dont need to see it in theaters. Wait until its on Netflix and you can fall asleep. You Tube
2.0
The film is worth watching for the fine performances by the geriatric cast. FilmiBeat
2.0
The Marigold films really must be the riskiest business proposal ever, aimed at an audience that is dying or dwindling people who love Judi Dench, for The Times
2.0
The sequel stays safely in the same trite colonial sitcom territory and will please the same audience with its spicy colour palette and heartwarming t .. The Times
3.0
It achieves mediocrity only because of the talent and charm of the actors carried over from the original film. Lariat
2.0
For all of the lip service paid to exploring new horizons, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a film designed for people who never want to be su .. News Review
2.0
22 Jump Streetthe goal is to make the sequel seem like it isnt a soulless cash grab. News Review
4.0
The touching ending is a fitting conclusion to another pleasure filled journey populated by a wonderful ensemble of what feel like old friends. Radio Times
3.0
Thankfully, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hasnt overstayed its welcome, but it might be time for it to check out. Screen It
3.0
This perfectly amiable comedy sequel can never quite transcend its own Saga holiday brochure style complacency. Independent
3.1
The secret here is merely to luxuriate in the pleasure of their company. Rolling Stone
2.0
That level of nothing new to see here sadly makes a perfect fit for this afterthought of a sequel. The Wrap
1.0
Any film that cant make good use of Nighy, an actor whose shrewd intelligence shines through even in dreck like Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, is doi .. News Day
2.0
The surprise success of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has inevitably given us The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, its all too aptly titled sequel. Cs Monitor
1.9
Second best by a distressingly large margin, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a pointless sequel to an overlong but charming little comedy tha .. New York Post
3.0
The actors do it with such perfection that the film becomes a treat to watch, and a commentary on the clash of Indian and Western ideas. Hindustan Times
3.5
But its unlikely Patel will be able to do an encore, for its highly doubtful therell be yet a second sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotelnot after .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
The British actors may be carrying most of the narrative weight, but The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is awash in the vibrant colors of its India .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
Its a bigger and flashier film than the first; theres dancing, music, flirting and a spectacle of a wedding to plan.But as the axiom goes, bigger isnt .. Az Central
3.0
I wonder if Indian audiences did not react so positively to that word exotic. Smh
4.0
Most of the films transgressions are minor when all is said and done.Yes, every single surprise is pretty transparent, but Im not sure this is a movie .. Mountain X
2.0
The most admirable thing about The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the nose thumbing delight it takes in turning counterprogramming for seniors i .. Npr
3.1
A sequel to a surprise hit isnt about to muddle its popular formula. Star Tribune
1.5
Theres not much of a story, just a chance to spend more time with the gang of classy sexy randy oldsters. And thats just fine.
3.8
Its turned out to be a busy retirement for the golden agers who captured hearts and massive box office with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel four years .. Toronto Star
3.0
But its such a good hearted picture that youll find it hard to take offence. Daily Mail
3.0
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel boasts great affection for Indian culture, and its considerable character and irreverent attitude to death makes .. Flim List
3.5
.Bucking the trend for sequels to be filled with little more than sloppy seconds and disappointment, The Second Best Marigold Hotel more than manages .. Eye For Film
3.5
At just over two hours, the film outstays its welcome, but the bustle of India never fails to engage and is the undisputed star.
3.5
But John Maddens direction stirs the subplots emotionally and physically resulting in an amicable, feel good diversion for audiences of a certain age. Susang Ranger
3.8
It might lack the same thrill of discovery, but its as lively in tone and spirit as its predecessor, and a happy reunion with some swell folks whom ar .. Observer
3.0
If you enjoyed the original film, you might find your heart shriveling during this follow up. Book My Show
3.0
It doesnt rock the boat or tamper with a winning formula but instead offers escapist entertainment full of colour and charm. Express
3.0
Its a form of comfort food that delights even if it lacks surprises. The Film Stage
3.1
Written by Ol Parker, Second Best offers little you couldnt write yourself, but it does so with respectable level of craft.The appeal lies in the ense .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Its timeless beauty is a reminder that life is too short, and this movie is too long. Boston Globe
2.0
Sure enough, The Second Best Marigold Hotel proves a shadow of its not terribly good predecessor. The Irish Times
3.0
Its hard to feel too much animosity for such a warm, entirely harmless film populated by some of Britains best. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
But overall its the cinematic equivalent of warm oatmeal: It goes down easy, but has almost no flavor. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
Whether or not it ultimately succeeds will depend on how individual viewers weigh the movies narrative flaws against the profound appeal of its stars .. The Atlantic
3.0
Such bitternesses salt a film thats otherwise sickly sweet.The tagline here is: Everything will be all right in the end; and if its not all right, its .. Standard
4.0
Added to the story and the fine acting is the eye popping color that is so typical of Bollywood. Tony Medley
3.0
Judi Dench stars as a British reti ree living in India in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel..(Photo: Laurie Sparham) Theres a stretched and buffoo .. Detroit News
2.5
The Bottom Line: Fans of the original movie may be more forgiving of the weak storytelling and the awkward performances that make up this lackluster s ..
3.1
And though it may be so, returning screenwriter Ol Parker and returning director John Madden keep a collective eye on the quality control, delivering .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
I bring this up because the sequel is a film that works very much despite itself. Forbes
3.0
As a feelgood experience designed to do little more than put smiles on faces and minds on auto pilot, this is a job well done. Herald Sun
2.5
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3.5
So its hardly surprising that director John Madden and the ensemble cast of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel have reunited for a sequel, this one approp .. Movie Habit
3.0
Back to Jaipur we go!.The result movie is a commercial product created not out of inspiration but to satisfy a demand and is every bit as much of a pi .. Oregon Live
3.0
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has as much depth as a cultural show put on for visiting tourists.Its bright and meanderingly episodic with some .. Scroll
1.5
As the initial joy of being reunited with the colourful assemblage of talent wanes, the audience is left with a film that discernibly lacks the nuance .. Film Ink
4.0
They also utilize various Indian customs surrounding Sonny and Sunainas wedding, making it seem exotic enough while keeping it friendly and accessible .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
The audience is dragged into a world even more technicolored than before; one brimming with light and music, designed to evoke the eternal charm of In .. Cine Vue
3.0
Overall, its very much the second best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie. Mirror
3.0
This is pure wish fulfilment for retirees, an over the rainbow, Monsoon Wedding fantasy to break the monotony of trips to the Co op, endless cups of t .. Digital Spy
3.0
Ol Parkers screenplay doesnt do its esteemed British cast many favors, either. Tamp A Bay
2.5
Indeed, The Second Best Exotic Marigold is the very definition of an unnecessary sequel, and its title tells you the truth straight up. Abc
3.5
Just as warm and charming and with pretty much the same cast as the original, this sequel will delight its sizeable fan base, and leaves the door wide .. Nz Herald
2.5
At least the film ends with a big Bollywood song and dance number. But its too little too late for all but the most die hard fans of the original. Kansas City
4.0
The level of quality sustained in this sequel bodes well for Joss Whedons impending blockbuster. Flicks
2.5
Madden has stripped away the socio economic context from the first film and turned the sequel into some kind of thinly rationed romantic comedy. Stl Today
3.0
As a result, the film feels like an awkward mix of disconnected slapstick, farce and melodrama. Contact Music
4.2
My impression of The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is that its probably about as good as its 2011 predecessor and that both are better crafted tha .. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Sequels often get a bad rap for being nothing more than the same thing redone a subsequent time. Film Racket
3.5
No one wants to be deemed second best, yet there it is, right in the title of the film: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel..Not the intention, Im s .. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
And in a celluloid landscape plagued by sequelitis, the fact that a collective of British pensioners and their newfound Indian chums have been brought .. The Arts Desk
3.0
When The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel opened here about three years ago, older filmgoers turned out in remarkable numbers for a feel good fable about Br .. Wsj
3.8
Mostly its a chance to hear some saucy senior citizens trade barbs, with the delightful dames, Dench and Smith, making the most of it. Sltrib
3.1
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is never a bad film. Its simply an unnecessary one.
2.5
It would be a mistake to overstate the charms of 2011s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, but its combination of scenic Indian locations and veteran Brit .. The Dissolve
2.0
But theres a sweetness to the proceedings that never quite overpowers the melancholy of maturity, and a sympathy for human frailty that stops just sho .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
And audiences are already awarding the film with what it deserves. Hollywood Chicago
3.5
This one is entirely predictable, harmless and even a tad too concocted. Straits Times
3.0
In its two entries so far, the franchise has exhibited the same unfailingly modest and easily regurgitated charm. Metro New York
4.0
Thats what makes these Marigold movies honest crowd pleasers.The plot turns in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel are sometimes artificial, but the .. Film Comment
4.0
Catch up with characters you wished you could spend more time with in the first visit. Encouragingly, they are all still alive and are joined by some .. One Room With A View
3.1
You must see the first to better appreciate the sequel, a far less charming and road already traveled tale of new beginnings and modest self affirmati .. Daily Herald
3.8
What matters is that there is more of it, and it is still enjoyable. Crave Online
3.8
If the first film felt like snuggling up with a warm blanket, this one is like sipping a warm, comforting cup of tea. Mercury News
1.9
Its a rich celebration that provides the pure liveliness the scripts narrative can only desire. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
The cast is reliable and do what they can with the material, but the biggest problem is that these characters should be way smarter than they are writ .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Its one step away from being tooth rottingly sweet, but the ensemble cast is a joy and manages to elevate the saccharine materialsomewhat. Lainey Gossip
2.5
The plot doesnt help either.The storyline of the sequel ends up tying itself in knots, and the addition of a splashy, expensive looking Bollywood musi .. Seattle Times
3.1
The film bests its predecessor, although, to be sure, the difference is slender. Clclt
2.5
Theres nothing exotic and definitely nothing best about this unnecessary sequel which has a mustier smell than grandmas attic.
2.0
He looks like hes bewildered, expecting someone to write him a part. Tony Mack
3.8
Mistaken identity comes into play.And Madden and writer Ol Parker enjoy gently sampling some movies sure to nudge the memories of its Greatest Gen and .. Denver Post
3.8
Suffice to say, if you enjoyed the first Hotel youll be equally taken with the second. National Post
3.5
Fans of the first film (of which I am one) will be pleased to know Madden and his terrific ensemble cast deliver more of the same. We are talking feel .. The Australian
3.0
Theres a bit of drama concerning Sonnys upcoming nuptials and the taking over of a neighbouring dilapidated hotel but this is really all about the cha .. Sky
4.4
Befitting its late middle age to elderly characters, its representative of a certain kind of old fashioned, well performed, handsomely mounted melodra .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Gently disrupts all of the happy endings of the first film just enough to allow for some minor misunderstandings, pointed commentary, and even happier .. Movie Mom
2.0
But, it is harmless and there are a still a few chuckles to be found in this light, bubbly confection of a film perfect for lazy Sunday afternoon view .. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Kudos to John Madden for doing a sequel that isnt worn out super heroes or so so sci fi. The movie works but is still the second best Exotic Marigold .. Tri City Herald
2.0
Its almost guaranteed to make undemanding fans of the first smile, but it is overall an empty experience. Trespass Mag
4.5
Cleverly written and expertly acted, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a welcome, sunny treat during these final weeks of winter. Media Mikes
3.5
Without much drama but with a lot of character detail layered in, it moves the quirky story forward. Toronto Sun
2.5
Maybe this will work for the target audience, but the overly sentimental and cloying material is condescending if not downright insulting in places. Daily Film Fix
4.5
Smithards lens dazzles with eye popping beauty making exquisite use of twinkle lights that sparkle and dance.
2.5
Its all very pleasant and a little bit touching, isnt it.Well, the first Marigold was. Theepoch Times
2.5
It still bears a certain inescapable charm and it should ring the bells of the older target audience, but its not worth the trip for most. Columbus Alive
3.1
Instead, it saddles them with rom com cliches and dumb misunderstandings. Sf Examiner
3.0
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the kind of overly sentimental, stereotype laden feel good movie that Disney has perfected with its sports dr .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
But the rawer irritation is how thinly spread the charm is over so many weak storylines. Vue Weekly
3.0
But the familiar essence of this mostly palatable cocktail is elegiac sentimentality cut with English reticence. Sf Weekly
3.1
It often stops short of depth of character in favor of an easy laugh, but it doesnt shy away from a bit of heartbreak. Tulsa World
5.0
Some of these subplots are contrived and others a bit less so but the beautiful milieu of Rajasthan does its magic.You do enjoy yourself. Honey Cutts Hollywood
1.5
Considering the dearth of roles for older actors, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a family film suitable for the non Fifty Shades of Grey cro .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.0
This is helped greatly by the easy charm of the prestige stars, many of whom are old mates and settle into variations on their sweetly standard shtick .. Adelaide Review
3.1
But you cant shake the feeling the script is trying too hard to please, upping the drama despite the fact that what made the first film so enjoyable w .. Miami
3.1
Smith continues to deliver a wry, withering comment with the best of them while Denchs steadfast confidence proves to be a nice compliment to Nighys e .. Illinois Times
4.5
Maggie Smith is as British as ever and she has the best lines for dressing down the Americans...
2.0
A return to that sunny outpost for the elderly and infirm ushers lightly diminishing returns. Little White Lies
3.8
Not every movie begs for a sequel, but if the original is successful enough, sometimes a second helping is dished up. Ut Sandiego
3.0
And it knows its target audience inside out, something more movies should aspire to. Saportare Port
3.8
The performances are uniformly strong, rendering a lot of feel good fluff mildly substantive. MLive.com
2.5
The new film affirms the idea that the hotel is a sort of pre heaven heaven, an autumnal opportunity for life and for passing on the value of that lif .. Commercial Appeal
2.5
The movie has no plot and instead meanders around aimlessly for two long hours, hoping that the charm of its cast which really was about seventy perce .. The Diva Review
1.5
Like the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel itself, the novelty of the concept is a bit worse for wear, and this second go round lacks the urgency of the firs .. L.A. Biz
1.0
All that despite the fact hes been pimping out this rather detestable English love glutton for the duration of the film but then again, hes not meant .. Patrick Nabarro
3.0
The plot devices in this sequel are so stale that the movie itself loses interest in them halfway through its dawdling 122 minutesand this is a good t .. Seattle Weekly
2.5
Nonetheless, this film has its moments and it builds to a crescendo that is fun.The obligatory Bollywood dance scene works its magic. Dwight Brown Ink
1.5
They wiggle their formulaic rumps in the direction of paying audiences tear ducts until water inevitably and uncontrollably gushes. D Cist
3.0
But if you like pleasant, breezy stories about good people finding happiness than it may be for you. rachelsreviews.net
3.0
It uses the same phenomenal cast, sweet writing and beautiful appreciation of the Indian culture to create a film that may be second best but is still .. Fres Nobee
4.5
It is smart, funny, and tremendously beautiful to look at (seriously, if you dont want to sojourn to Jaipur after watching this, youre likely dead ins ..
4.5
The title may have double meaning, but the singular rewards of this sequel are as rich as the original. The Movie Minute
3.5
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Daily Public
3.1
A pleasant, if predictable, romantic romp laced with far more mirth than sophistication or substance. Baret News Wire
3.1
Despite good stuff, the movie sputters, drags, and lurches from episode to episode, juggling way too many characters and plot complications without ha .. Play Boy
1.5
The actors are so assured that they supply the nuances the script neglects and give even the lamest lines a comic zing. Movie Talk
3.5
One of the really enjoyable aspects of the first film was its languid pace. Womens Voices For Change
4.5
Director John Madden smartly gives the Dames a couple of scenes together and keeps the whole enterprise light. The Coast
3.5
All the great beats are here, and the addition of a wedding seems generic but it is FUN. In closing, if you dont like this film, youve given in to win .. What She Said Radio
3.0
The audience for whom this sequel is targeted will enjoy the predictability of a well executed sequel. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
3.0
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4.5
The British actors hold things together, adding charm, sparkle and mischief to a script that pales in comparison to the original. The title seems to p .. Live Mint
3.1
The retirees embrace of India, and a resulting lack of transformative experiences, diminish the dramatic possibilities in Second. Sacbee
3.8
If there is such a thing as a warm bath movie, The Second Best Marigold Hotel defines it. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy just get better with .. Zeal Nyc



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