It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Blistering performances.

Sweet and naive J.Dench or sour - faced cynical M.Smith?That is the question. Both these formidable ladies play to their strengths here,comfortably stealing the film without breaking sweat. Although messrs Nighy and Pickup deliver their customary performances they are whistling into the wind. This is a slight tale of British pensioners retiring to live in India. Some find it Iiberating,,others vexing. There is nothing particularly entertaining or surprising on show but it is unobjectionable,almost soporific in tone. Quite why "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" has attracted such attention is not obvious to me. The apparent popularity of "Bollywood" to the main stream may account for this fascination,coupled with a jollop of post - colonial guilt . I can't help feeling that a more accurate picture of the British abroad can be gauged from "Benidorm". What The Garveys would make of Jaipur might be very different.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a wonderful, amusing and heart warming film. It's good to see a film where the majority of the cast are over 30, and the older people aren't just there as part of the scenery.This film is the reason I plan to spend my twilight years in India. The scenery in the film is breathtaking and it's great seeing the characters gradually warm to their new surroundings.I love how the characters all band together to make their new home more pleasant.Maggie Smith is on top form as usual and I particularly liked seeing Ronald Pickup in this film, having seen him in Waiting for Godot shortly before this film was released.

As I'm under the age of 70 I was not expecting to enjoy this movie as much as I did. In fact it was actually very brilliant. The main characters lives became intertwined seamlessly and each had their own individual perspective on life. A greater more talented British cast I have not seen. When they were all thrust together through circumstance they morphed into one well-rounded personality with the ability to develop into content adults. Maggie Smith and Judi Dench were particularly fantastic.While the cast of characters carry the movie the absolutely stunning backdrop of India sends it over the top. The vibrancy of the setting creates a fun and lively adventure for the viewer. It also seems like a perfect place to find oneself, which leaves you feeling motivated and inspired.

What do you get with a star studded cast, smart writing, and exotic locations? A great film starring seven of Britain's most accomplished actors. Dev Patel, the star of Slumdog Millionaire, returns to the big screen as dedicated determined hotel manager in Jaipur, India. Dev does a terrific job in acting alongside Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench. Penelope Wilton OBE outshines then as negative Jean Ainslie. Supporting cast includes Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson OBE and Ronald Pickup OBE. The movie sends a message about dreams coming true and you're never too old to fall in love. The Indian actors are first rate.