Movies are supposed to transport you and since India is not one of those places I am going to get to visit, this movie gave us an India fix. Cultural insight gems into its people, family relationships, time, business, market and street scenes to mention a few besides a traditional wedding with all the hoopla.
We had seen the original Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and truly enjoyed this second version just as well because there is just something special about "Seniors" in love if you catch my drift...
I laughed an awful lot as the one liners were plentiful. The veteran actors filled the screen with their presence and hey who's going to complain about seeing Richard Gere? The man is still plenty easy on the eyes. AND he has that gorgeous head of white hair just like Natureman. Wink, wink.
Even just being at a movie taking place in India after recently having read young friend Larkin's blog entry felt like we too were guests at an Indian wedding. What a cultural experience! The saris and wedding apparel were exquisite. Bollywood always leaves me smiling... Delightful, simply delightful way to spend the afternoon as the most recent snowfall disappeared 'in town.' The End of the Rainbow Valley still has a good share of the white stuff left.
We loved the movie as well. India is a fascinating place but not one I will be visiting in person, so this was like a virtual trip for me. Loved the cast and the one liners and totally agree with Richard Gere. I think Sunny said it best during the movie when he proclaimed "he is so handsome he makes me question my own sexuality".
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