Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Theatrical Release Date: 2012 05 04 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 024543772224

Studio: 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Profanity, Sexual Situations]

Summary: A small group of British retirees learn that the life they want to live might not be the life they need to live after pooling their resources to spend their twilight years in a unique setting located in India. Upon arriving at the once-opulent Marigold Hotel, however, the eager pensioners come to realize that rumors of the building's restoration have been greatly exaggerated. But just when it starts to seem that the privileged seniors have been swindled out of their life savings, they summon the courage to sever their ties to the past, and embrace their new life with a sense of wonder and adventure. Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Dev Patel star in this uplifting comedy-drama from director John Madden (The Debt, Shakespeare in Love). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Comedy Drama

Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble – Screen Actors Guild Best Art Direction in a Contemporary Film – Art Directors Guild Best Picture - Comedy or Musical – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical – Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Edited Feature - Comedy or Musical – American Cinema Editors Guild Best British Film – British Academy of Film and Television Arts

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Behind the story: lights, colors and smiles
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Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Format: DVD

Release Date: 09/18/2012

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cinemascope

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 124 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,Spanish,French

Subtitles: English,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
1. Chapter 1 [7:29]
2. Chapter 2 [4:13]
3. Chapter 3 [9:18]
4. Chapter 4 [6:31]
5. Chapter 5 [6:49]
6. Chapter 6 [5:43]
7. Chapter 7 [3:39]
8. Chapter 8 [3:55]
9. Chapter 9 [3:02]
10. Chapter 10 [3:27]
11. Chapter 11 [2:56]
12. Chapter 12 [3:14]
13. Chapter 13 [3:01]
14. Chapter 14 [3:26]
15. Chapter 15 [2:02]
16. Chapter 16 [1:33]
17. Chapter 17 [4:31]
18. Chapter 18 [3:49]
19. Chapter 19 [3:19]
20. Chapter 20 [5:56]
21. Chapter 21 [3:33]
22. Chapter 22 [2:38]
23. Chapter 23 [5:02]
24. Chapter 24 [2:16]
25. Chapter 25 [5:52]
26. Chapter 26 [2:50]
27. Chapter 27 [3:28]
28. Chapter 28 [3:26]

Jason Buchanan

Don't be fooled by the clunky title or the geriatric cast of director John Madden's latest film, because not only is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel a compassionate, life-affirming comedy-drama with more substance, wit, and spirit than ten teenage melodramas, it's also possessed of an ageless wisdom and sense of wonder that's genuinely moving, no matter what your age. A small group of British pensioners learn that the life they want to live might not be the life they need to live after signing up for a unique retirement plan in India. Upon arriving at the once-opulent Marigold Hotel, however, the eager retirees come to realize that rumors of the building's restoration have been greatly exaggerated. Just when it seems that the privileged seniors have been swindled out of their life savings, they summon the courage to sever their ties to the past and embrace their new lives with a sense of wonder and adventure. For regretful Graham (Tom Wilkinson), that means seeking closure following a childhood trauma that altered the course of his life. Meanwhile, embittered Muriel (Maggie Smith) wrestles with her own intolerance after being thrust into a foreign culture; lonely Norman (Ronald Pickup) seeks a companion who can make him feel needed again; vulnerable Madge (Celia Imrie) searches for someone to care for her; and widowed Evelyn (Judi Dench) is still reeling from losing her beloved husband to a heart attack. Even Douglas (Bill Nighy) and Jean (Penelope Wilton), married for decades, must face the sad fact that their marriage has been on life support for a long time. And just when it seems as if this ramshackle retirement home will buckle under the weight of mounting debt, determined owner Sonny (Dev Patel) makes a last-ditch effort to save the hotel and also profess his love for the woman he longs to marry. In recent years, stories focusing on mature adults have seemingly been eclipsed at the box office by a rampant succession of sparkling vampires and sappy adolescent love stories. As a result, it's a much-welcome change of pace to see a film that not only focuses on the weighty issues we will all someday face, but also handles them with a sense of levity that invites the interest of younger viewers still in the prime of their lives. Adapted from Deborah Moggach's novel These Foolish Things by screenwriter Ol Parker, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel skillfully addresses the universal topic of aging in a way we can all identify with. Prominent themes of regret, fear, loneliness, and uncertainty hang heavy over the heads of the retirees as they attempt to adjust to their new lives in India and reflect on their decision to reject traditional retirement options in favor of a less-predictable alternative, but they never weigh down the narrative or feel oppressive as Parker smartly examines the consequences of becoming prisoners of our own perception. Madden, meanwhile, splashes the screen with swaths of vivid color, revealing the beauty of Indian culture without losing sight of his characters and their motivations. And with a truly stellar cast to bring those characters to life, the film rarely hits a false note. As the crestfallen soul at the center of the story, Wilkinson gives The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel genuine heart, while also keeping us involved in the film's central mystery. Nighy makes the most of his role as a man locked in a loveless marriage yet still determined to savor every day, Dench displays a soulful gaze as the widow wondering if she will ever love again, and Smith manages to be captivating even while playing a character who's hopelessly shackled by her own prejudice. As the obsession with youth bleeds into every aspect of the arts, including cinema, there are precious few films that successfully manage to bridge the gap between generations. But with its gentle charm, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is -- honestly and thankfully -- just such an anomaly. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Cast and Crew: John Madden  Director 
Thomas Newman  Composer (Music Score) 
Peter Czernin  Producer 
Ol Parker  Screenwriter 
Graham Broadbent  Producer 
Jonathan King  Executive Producer 
Ricky Strauss  Executive Producer 
Jeff Skoll  Executive Producer 
Tom Wilkinson  Actor 
Maggie Smith  Actor 
Judi Dench  Actor 
Bill Nighy  Actor 
Dev Patel  Actor 
Celia Imrie  Actor 
Penelope Wilton  Actor 
Patrick Pearson  Actor 
Hugh Dickson  Actor 
James Rawlings  Actor 
Liza Tarbuck  Actor 
Paul Bhattacharjee  Actor 
Lucy Robinson  Actor 
Ronald Pickup  Actor 
Simon Wilson  Actor 
Sara Stewart  Actor 
Ramona Marquez  Actor 
Raoul Marquez  Actor 
Glen Davies  Actor 
Jay Villiers  Actor 
Paul Bentall  Actor 
Louise Brealey  Actor 
Catherine Terris  Actor 
Richard Cubison  Actor 
Josh Cohen  Actor 
Joshua Cole  Actor 
Bhuvanesh Shetty  Actor 
Honey Chhaya  Actor 
Shubhrajyoti Barat  Actor 
Narendra Kumar  Actor 
Hem Acharya  Actor 
Kailash Vijay  Actor 
Tena Desae  Actor 
Sid Makkar  Actor 
Seema Azmi  Actor 
Vishnu Sharma  Actor 
Lillete Dubey  Actor 
Denzil Smith  Actor 
Jagdish A. Sharma  Actor 
Sandeep Lele  Actor 
Diana Hardcastle  Actor 
Neeraj Kadela  Actor 
S.N. Purohit  Actor 
Shiv Palawat  Actor 
Mahesh Udeshi  Actor 
Neena Kulkarni  Actor 
Rajendra Gupta  Actor 
Gagan Mishra  Actor 
A.R. Rama  Actor 

Country: UK