Wonderful character development!

Better Late Then Never

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

I cant say enough good things about this movie. i hope they make another one so we can see what happens to all the characters i have fallen in love with.

I'm sorry but this movie may not be suitable for younger audiences (under 20s), not due to any scene in particular but because of its story line which might only be fully understandable for those who have lived a little.We have some moments in life when we look back and think about where we are from and where we are going, and this movie is telling us that it is never too late to live, to embrace a new story and life itself.Maggie Smith 'steals' the whole spotlight whenever she is on screen, a wonderful performance with typical British humor and sarcasm which I have always enjoyed; Judi Dench plays her character brilliantly and Bill Nighy embraced his character in the most natural way I have ever seen. It may be a little too Bollywood for my own personal taste (that is why I didn't gave it a 10 out of 10) but all in all I didn't notice the time passing by, I have thoroughly enjoyed the story, and it made me think a little about my own life as well.

Dev Patel's career has matured over his Indian trilogy, starting with Slumdog Millionaire, and then the two Exotic Marigold Hotels, and then Lion. Ironically the Indian Patel clan own thousands of hotels across the USA, so not sure if it's a coincidence or not. "A Patel Motel Cartel?" is an insightful NYT magazine article published on 4 July 1999 (Independence Day!) and written by Oxford graduate Tunku Varadarajan.This is a charming sequel, and Richard Gere is Richard Gere, suave and appealing to the audience. Jai ho! Bill Nighy is Bill Nighy, fantastic, and I remember first seeing him in the mini-series The Men's Room back in the 90s. Actually, Bill's wife Diana Quick has Indian ancestors.The ending has a dance scene (what else?) just as Slumdog Millionaire ended.I would love to see a sequel, but the director has said this is unlikely because the actors are getting on in their years. Perhaps there should be a reboot with a younger stellar cast that brings together actors needing a comeback.

I found this film lively and exciting. The plot was intricate enough to surprise with its next denouement. It was very well cast except for Tamsin Greig whom I just can't warm to. To me she is always the fly in the ointment. Black Books was great but her frequent pointless appearances were irritating and annoying. I don't like her looks, her voice, and her attempts to be 'cutesy'. Most people would disagree with me. That doesn't bother me. Maggie Smith, on the other hand, was a brilliant choice. She seemed to enter the role with enthusiasm and enjoyment. Her performances get better with every new role. And 'they' say that older women don't get good roles. She is proof that this is not true. I've followed Bill Nighy's career since its beginning. His particular characteristics, e.g. snorting when he laughs, his loping walk, his facial and vocal expressions are masterly. I've watched the Marigold Hotel films many times, each time enjoying them afresh. Sunni is beyond excellent. Having been to India I did not find the film's portrayal of this vibrant country accurate. The perpetual music became monotonous and intrusive. I never heard music like that when I was there, only 5 years ago.