The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    May 2, 2012
    88
    We suspect that the film will be about their various problems and that the hotel will not be as advertised. What we may not expect is what a charming, funny and heartwarming movie this is, a smoothly crafted entertainment that makes good use of seven superb veterans.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    May 4, 2012
    83
    The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is an ersatz experience, a commingling of forced uplift and exotica, but it's moving anyway.
  3. Tampa Bay Times
    Reviewed by: Steve Persall
    May 2, 2012
    83
    Director John Madden and an ensemble of polished actors in their second primes make this a constant amusement and a nice alternative at the movies.

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User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. uclatl
    9
    Great cast playing off one another effortlessly and a nice story. The audience applauded at the end, people genuinely happy that they had gone to see the movie on it's first day out.… Full Review »
  2. Snady
    9
    An absolutely delightful and pleasurable movie to watch. Let it make your day. Superlative cast of characters taking you to an exotic location. The cream of the British acting aristocracy. Music byThomas Newman directed by Madden. No computer effects, no botox. Just a pleasure to watch and enjoy!

    The audience actually applauded for the joy they had been given,    … Full Review »
  3. MegWhiteley
    9
    The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is an interesting movie, that have an interesting and great plot, the development is really fantastic, and the characters are incredible. This movie is really interesting.… Full Review »
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