The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The all-star cast of elderly greats from 2011’s smash hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel returns for this sequel that welcomes two new arrivals – Tamsin Greig (TV's Episodes) and Richard Gere.
Sonny (Dev Patel) has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Gere) and Lavinia (Greig). Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two eligible and wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith), the keeper of everyone’s secrets.
- Director:
- John Madden ('The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', 'The Debt', 'Shakespeare in Love')
- Writer:
- Ol Parker
- Cast:
- Judi DenchBill NighyMaggie SmithRichard GerePenelope WiltonTamsin GreigDavid StrathairnCelia ImrieRonald PickupDiana Hardcastle
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksFilled to the brim as it was with some of the finest older British actors around, 2012's sleeper smash The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was often referred to as 'The Avengers for pensioners'. Which I suppose would make this follow-up 'Age of Ultron for pensioners'. The level of quality sustained in this sequel bodes well for Joss Whedon's impending blockbuster.
Good sequel, full of laughs and emotion
Really enjoyed this film, probably not as good as the first one however still enjoyable... but I accept it isn't for everyone. I experienced a full range of emotions while watching this both happy and sad! Overall it is a little predictable but I enjoyed the continuation of this nice story and wish there were more films out there like this!
Gods Waiting Room- Better than any outdated magazine in a waiting room
Serial movies in most cases lose the charm after the first. Although this felt very soap operaish, it maintained its charm and innocence. It was a good feel good movie. Lots of mini stories throughout. For me - the winner is the age generation, the young and the not so young all getting along like one happy family in each others company. The richness of the...
Running On Empty
This second movie has completely run out of steam. Sonny the hotel manager is the only actor who keeps it alive.His acting skills and charisma was outstanding.He wants to get married and does so in the end.The rest of the cast did not have enough of a storyline to work with. It has very few laughs.The screenplay does not hold together well and is very...
Marigold Hotel
Never saw the first movie in this series. Went to see the second today and was captivated by the characters and the script story. There was so much depth in the plot line it was just wonderful. The flow of the film balanced out evenly, That there was no rush made it easy and manageable for the audience to sit and follow the story. The interaction between...
Just as good as the first one!
You know how sequels are never quite as good as the first initial movie? Well that's not the case with this film. It is just as funny and moving as the first Best Marigold hotel! I can't wait for the 3rd, and hope that silver fox Richard Gere will also be in that one! I'll definately watch it again when it comes out on DVD!
Variety
pressFor a film conceived without any chance of a sequel in mind, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" actually lends itself surprisingly well to being extended...
Time Out
pressSilver fox Richard Gere is the magic card up the filmmakers' sleeve for this warm if rambling sequel.
The Telegraph
pressIn the first film, India was effectively a brightly coloured obstacle course for the characters to blunder through. This time, we get to see it as the prize.
The Guardian
pressThis is undemanding, misty-eyed stuff; carried through by its seasoned, thoroughbred performers.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe movie delivers all of the expected elements, only more so. And who will complain about the Dames, Judi and Maggie, bowling a few good salty lines at each other?
Hollywood Reporter
pressHonestly titled if nothing else, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a sluggish also-ran compared to its predecessor, 2011's retirement-themed comedy-drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Herald Sun
pressWhether by design or accident, the follow-up actually achieves a slight improvement upon the original in most of the departments that matter.
Flicks, Dominic Corry
flicksFilled to the brim as it was with some of the finest older British actors around, 2012's sleeper smash The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was often referred to as 'The Avengers for pensioners'. Which I suppose would make this follow-up 'Age of Ultron for pensioners'. The level of quality sustained in this sequel bodes well for Joss Whedon's impending blockbuster.
Variety
pressFor a film conceived without any chance of a sequel in mind, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" actually lends itself surprisingly well to being extended...
Time Out
pressSilver fox Richard Gere is the magic card up the filmmakers' sleeve for this warm if rambling sequel.
The Telegraph
pressIn the first film, India was effectively a brightly coloured obstacle course for the characters to blunder through. This time, we get to see it as the prize.
The Guardian
pressThis is undemanding, misty-eyed stuff; carried through by its seasoned, thoroughbred performers.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressThe movie delivers all of the expected elements, only more so. And who will complain about the Dames, Judi and Maggie, bowling a few good salty lines at each other?
Hollywood Reporter
pressHonestly titled if nothing else, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a sluggish also-ran compared to its predecessor, 2011's retirement-themed comedy-drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Herald Sun
pressWhether by design or accident, the follow-up actually achieves a slight improvement upon the original in most of the departments that matter.
Good sequel, full of laughs and emotion
Really enjoyed this film, probably not as good as the first one however still enjoyable... but I accept it isn't for everyone. I experienced a full range of emotions while watching this both happy and sad! Overall it is a little predictable but I enjoyed the continuation of this nice story and wish there were more films out there like this!
Gods Waiting Room- Better than any outdated magazine in a waiting room
Serial movies in most cases lose the charm after the first. Although this felt very soap operaish, it maintained its charm and innocence. It was a good feel good movie. Lots of mini stories throughout. For me - the winner is the age generation, the young and the not so young all getting along like one happy family in each others company. The richness of...
Running On Empty
This second movie has completely run out of steam. Sonny the hotel manager is the only actor who keeps it alive.His acting skills and charisma was outstanding.He wants to get married and does so in the end.The rest of the cast did not have enough of a storyline to work with. It has very few laughs.The screenplay does not hold together well and is very...
Marigold Hotel
Never saw the first movie in this series. Went to see the second today and was captivated by the characters and the script story. There was so much depth in the plot line it was just wonderful. The flow of the film balanced out evenly, That there was no rush made it easy and manageable for the audience to sit and follow the story. The interaction...
Just as good as the first one!
You know how sequels are never quite as good as the first initial movie? Well that's not the case with this film. It is just as funny and moving as the first Best Marigold hotel! I can't wait for the 3rd, and hope that silver fox Richard Gere will also be in that one! I'll definately watch it again when it comes out on DVD!
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