Only seems like yesterday that the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel came out. The "advancement'" of the all-star cast's years means that they cannot waste any time.
The main story centers around Dev Patel's character, Sonny who wishes to open another hotel, by finding a promising investor who sends a secret inspector to see if it's worth the investment. In pure sitcom fashion, Sonny eyes a New Character played by Richard Gere as the inspector and ignores all other guest in order to make him happy, even getting his mother involved, who the possible inspector is eying.
Adding to his mischief is the fact that Sonny has to prepare for his big wedding which brings with it a possible new suitor for his wife to be, who becomes completion to him on a personal and professional level.
Filling out the movie is the sub stories involving the all-star ageless cast who live in the hotel. Some of my favorite actors such as Bill Nighy and Judi Dench are back for the sequel and another new character played by Tamsin Greig, who I know from the series, Episodes, was also a delight to see in the movie.
It's rare to see sequels like this as far as story content. Even though it is a comedy, there is a lot of sophistication in it to give some of the seasoned actors something actual acting to do.
At the same time, it has an appeal for a young crowd. Though by now, Bollywood should not be a new term for anyone, It's setting in India with a a young Indian cast is a perfect balance.
It's also a good movie if your a fan or romance (of all ages).
If you seen and enjoyed the first one, than the 2nd Best is worth the time, and for those who have not seen the first, don't worry, it's the type of movie you can jump right in and enjoy without prior knowledge.
The main story centers around Dev Patel's character, Sonny who wishes to open another hotel, by finding a promising investor who sends a secret inspector to see if it's worth the investment. In pure sitcom fashion, Sonny eyes a New Character played by Richard Gere as the inspector and ignores all other guest in order to make him happy, even getting his mother involved, who the possible inspector is eying.
Adding to his mischief is the fact that Sonny has to prepare for his big wedding which brings with it a possible new suitor for his wife to be, who becomes completion to him on a personal and professional level.
Filling out the movie is the sub stories involving the all-star ageless cast who live in the hotel. Some of my favorite actors such as Bill Nighy and Judi Dench are back for the sequel and another new character played by Tamsin Greig, who I know from the series, Episodes, was also a delight to see in the movie.
It's rare to see sequels like this as far as story content. Even though it is a comedy, there is a lot of sophistication in it to give some of the seasoned actors something actual acting to do.
At the same time, it has an appeal for a young crowd. Though by now, Bollywood should not be a new term for anyone, It's setting in India with a a young Indian cast is a perfect balance.
It's also a good movie if your a fan or romance (of all ages).
If you seen and enjoyed the first one, than the 2nd Best is worth the time, and for those who have not seen the first, don't worry, it's the type of movie you can jump right in and enjoy without prior knowledge.