Synopsis
As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.
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Cast
- Dev PatelSonny Kapoor
- Judi DenchEvelyn Greenslade
- Richard GereGuy Chambers
- Maggie SmithMuriel Donnelly
- Bill NighyDouglas Ainslie
- Celia ImrieMadge Hardcastle
- Penelope WiltonJean Ainslie
- Ronald PickupNorman Cousins
- Diana HardcastleCarol Parr
- Tina DesaiSunaina
Recommendations
- 80
Empire
An entirely charming extension of the most unlikely franchise, gently handling big themes and dissolving cynicism with laughter. Maggie Smith is superb. - 75
Observer
The senior set deserves a few crumpets with their tea, and Part Two, which takes up where the original left off, aims to satisfy. - 70
Variety
It’s not so common to find an ensemble of this caliber so enthusiastic to work together, and that chemistry comes across. - 70
Village Voice
In the end, listing this sequel’s flaws and charms is a loser’s game, and I throw up my hands: I just had fun, maybe mostly because watching these actors brings me so much joy. There’s nothing second best about that, or about them. - 63
Slant Magazine
Like its predecessor, the film is a charming example of what great actors can do with mediocre material. - 60
The Telegraph
We all know Smith can deliver barbs like blow-darts, but Parker’s screenplay gives her a too-rare chance to do something more – and when she delivers a bittersweet, profound monologue towards the end of the film, it feels like you’re watching a classic Ferrari reach the end of an average speed check zone and whistle off into the distance. - 60
Time Out London
Luckily, there are just enough truths about ageing beneath its corny, farcical surface. Also, it’s hard not to enjoy two hours in the company of this cast. - 60
CineVue
John Madden's The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel offers just as much joy, heart and chuckles as its hugely successful predecessor.
