An excellent sequel to the first 'Exotic Marigold Hotel' film (which really needs to be watched before this). Judi Dench and Maggie Smith head an all-start cast of British actors, with the addition of Richard Gere as a token American. Dev Patel is superb as the enthusiastic but rather naive and insecure Sonny, whose idea it was originally to have a hotel for long-term elderly residents in India.

Some gentle humour, some poignancy, a lot of subplots and the vibrancy of Indian markets and parties. Superbly done. I didn't entirely follow one or two of the details but it didn't much matter. Definitely recommended.

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2405

Not quite as good as the first film but still very enjoyable with some laugh out loud moments. ( )