
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Directed by John Madden
Produced by Blueprint Pictures
A warm, gently comedic ensemble story about aging, friendship, and second chances set against the vibrant backdrop of India.
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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Is The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.
Does The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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