20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Orient Express” tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect.
Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast including Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad.
Watch the trailer now.
Clues are everywhere. Everyone is a suspect.
Find the clues hidden in the new poster and trailer and visit www.CluesAreEverywhere.com to discover more of the mystery. Be sure to follow the mystery in the months to come!
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS hits theaters everywhere November 10, 2017.
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best selling author Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Orient Express” tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.
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Up until a few years ago, Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India, was the longest reigning monarch. That is until Queen Elizabeth II, her great-great granddaughter surpassed her in September 2015. Elizabeth has been Queen since 1952.
With a reign of 63 years, seven months and two days, Victoria was the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history.
Focus Features has released the first poster and trailer for the upcoming VICTORIA & ABDUL, from director Stephen Frears (The Queen,” “Philomena,” “Mrs. Henderson Presents”). The cast features Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Adeel Akhtar, Simon Callow, Eddie Izzard, Ruth McCabe, Tim Pigott-Smith, Julian Wadham, Olivia Williams, Fenella Woolgar and Michael Gambon.
Many fans of the 1997’s MRS. BROWN wanted more of the story of a bereaved Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and her relationship with a Scottish servant, John Brown (Billy Connolly), and the subsequent uproar it provoked.
Directed by John Madden, the British drama starred Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, and Geoffrey Palmer.
Brown had been a trusted servant of Victoria’s then deceased and beloved Prince Consort, Prince Albert; Victoria’s Household thought Brown might help to ease an inconsolable Queen since the Prince Consort’s death in 1861. In 1863, hoping to subtly coax the Queen toward resuming public life after years of seclusion, Mr Brown is summoned to court.
Dench was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
VICTORIA & ABDUL opens in select cities on September 22, 2017, expanding to more theaters on September 29, 2017.
The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
The film is written by Lee Hall (“Billy Elliot”), based on Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant by Shrabani Basu.
Tim Burton’s MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN is the director’s freshest and most original film in years, while still being entirely within the director’s wheelhouse of quirky, colorful, and mysterious movies. In this new creative direction, Burton offers a more mature, even serious tone, and less of his signature over-the-top silly quirk, in this tale of a teenage boy and his beloved grandfather, who raised him on tales of a mysterious, hidden home for “peculiar” children – that is, children with special powers such as levitation or invisibility, and run by kindly but strict Miss Peregrine.
The film is a departure for Burton, and fans expecting the usual mix of oddball darkness and humor may feel let down by this more mature film. In one way, it is a return to his early work, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, with an emphasis on family and fitting-in, but in a more creatively mature manner. Some fans will be disappointed that the director’s frequent collaborator Johnny Depp is absent from this film but the cast does include some fine actors, including Sammy L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Alison Janney and Terence Stamp. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Ransom Rigg, the story borrows elements from fairy tales, time-traveling science fiction, the X-Men and other fantasy sources, but it feels completely like its own appealingly Gothic world. At the same time, this film maintains a foothold in the real world to a surprising degree for a Tim Burton film, hearkening back a bit to his more real-world family tale BIG FISH.
Unlike the typical eerie Gothic mystery tale, this story begins in sunny, suburban Florida, where lonely, socially-awkward teenager Jake Portman (Asa Butterworth) lives with his parents (Kim Dickens and Chris O’Dowd). Jake feels ignored by his parents, particularly his hyper-critical dad Frank, but he is particularly close to his British-born grandfather Abe (Terence Stamp), who raised him on fantastic tales about the unusual children’s home where he grew up, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, all of whom had special magical abilities. Jake’s father Frank (Chris O’Dowd) dismisses his father’s tales as invention and lies, and the mysterious photos Abe shows Jake as fakes, but even as a teen Jake holds his grandfather’s stories close to his heart. When grandpa Abe dies suddenly and mysteriously, Jake is devastated and his parents take him to a psychotherapist, Dr. Golan (Alison Janney), who suggests a trip to visit the old home in Wales. Jake and his father make the trip to try to find the old children’s home and maybe Miss Peregrine.
Once there, Jake’s distant, self-absorbed father seems more interested in bird-watching than in Jake’s emotional state or the search from the house, so he pays a couple of local teens to show Jake the now-abandoned old home. The village lads are glad to take the American boy on the worst possible route, having a joke at his expense, while also showing off their questionable skills as rappers (in one of the film’s few comic bits). Jake is disappointed to find the house is a deserted ruin. Later, when he is walking the beach, Jake encounters a beautiful girl in 1940s dress, Emma (Ella Purnell), who leads him through a cave to the time-loop where the home still exists. There he meets Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) and the magical children she cares for – fire-generating Olive (Lauren McCrostie), invisible boy Millard (Cameron King), inhumanly strong little Bronwyn (Pixie Davies) and more. But their quiet, hidden world is under threat, from group of other human-like beings with special powers, the Wights, led by the evil Mr. Barron (Jackson). Jake thinks he is an ordinary boy but he discovers he has a special ability that can help Miss Peregrine and the children.
On one level, this is a coming-of-age story and it represents a kind of creative coming-of-age for the director as well. Burton deserves credit, even kudos, for trying something this new, after so many years making financially-successful films in the same vein. Whether all his fans will embrace this change remains to be seen. Some may consider it a shortcoming that this film does not feature big name stars in the lead roles (apart from Jackson as the villain) and particularly Depp, while others will embrace the fresh direction.
Not that this new film does not have its flaws. Despite it’s many admirable qualities, this film suffers from too slow a pace in the action parts, and it spends too little time immersing us in its magical alternate world before launching into its action-adventure mode. Once the adventure begins, the film sometimes struggles to maintain sufficient tension and excitement. The sense of mystery and magic sometimes sags despite the fantastical surroundings.
On the other hand, the film is visually wonderful, as one expects from Tim Burton. Although the story is set in 1943, the costumes are more Victorian-inspired, with Burton’s signature colorful and extravagant embellishments. The characters are filled with quirky charm, particularly Eva Green’s Miss Peregrine, although one wishes the story had allowed a little more time for the audience to get to know them. Where the story does well with character development is with Jake and his relationship with his selfish, toxic father, played well by Chris O’Dowd, an actor better known for his comic roles, and with grandpa Abe, played with warmth by Terence Stamp. Those more realistic human relationships are the central thing that elevates this film. Jake’s budding relationship with Emma adds a little romance without dominating the tale. Samuel L. Jackson provides a wildly eye-rolling performance as the sinister Mr. Barron, bouncing between comedy and menace, a performance which viewers may love or hate.
All in all, MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN is a refreshing, invigorating change for director Tim Burton, a bold step away from his usual quirky, humor-laced and colorful Gothic fantasy and into a new creative direction. The result is the director’s most original film in years, one that shows a more mature tone while still providing plenty of his signature fantasy tale.
4 out of 5 stars
MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN hits theaters everywhere September 30, 2016.
20th Century Fox has released a BRAND NEW trailer for MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.
MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN hits theaters everywhere September 30, 2016.
Academy Award winner Judi Dench will star as Queen Victoria and Academy Award nominee Stephen Frears (The Queen) will direct Working Title Films’ VICTORIA AND ABDUL, to which Focus Features will hold worldwide rights as part of the company’s renewed global initiative. The movie is slated to go into production this year for a 2017 release. Focus will release the movie domestically and Universal Pictures International will distribute the film around the world. VICTORIA AND ABDUL is being co-financed by Focus in association with BBC Films.
The screenplay of VICTORIA AND ABDUL is by Lee Hall, an Academy Award nominee and Tony Award winner for Working Title’s BILLY ELLIOT; and is based on Shrabani Basu’s book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant.
VICTORIA AND ABDUL was developed by Beeban Kidron and Lee Hall at Cross Street Films with BBC Films, and is being produced by Ms. Kidron, Academy Award nominee Tracey Seaward (The Queen), and Working Title’s co-chairs Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Mr. Bevan and Mr. Fellner have produced several Working Title movies for Focus release, including the Best Picture Oscar nominees Atonement and The Theory of Everything.
The film tells the extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Ms. Dench will be playing Queen Victoria for a second time in VICTORIA AND ABDUL, having been Oscar-nominated for her previous portrayal in MRS. BROWN. She won her Academy Award for portraying Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love; and later received Best Actress Oscar nominations for her performances in Mr. Frears’ Philomena, also a Best Picture Oscar nominee, and Mrs. Henderson Presents.
VICTORIA AND ABDUL reunites Working Title with Ms. Kidron, Mr. Frears, and Mr. Hall. Working Title has made five previous projects with Mr. Frears; and has made multiple films with Ms. Kidron and Mr. Hall, including Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and the global hit Billy Elliot, respectively.
Christine Langan, head of BBC Films and executive producer of Victoria and Abdul, said, “BBC Films is delighted to have supported Lee Hall’s terrific script and extremely excited to be back in business with the winning combination that is Stephen Frears and Judi Dench.”
Focus chairman Peter Kujawski commented, “It is a true privilege to collaborate with the great Stephen Frears and the legendary Judi Dench to tell this story of discovery, and it is always an event when Tim and Eric make a film that promises to move and delight audiences around the world.”
I know what you may be thinking. “Another weekend, another movie sequel”. Well yes, we do have a follow-up flick in this weekend’s new release batch, but this is a bit different from the escalating, Roman numeral-added blockbuster franchises. The original from 2011, wasn’t a big stunt-filled action flick. Nor was it a crude. lewd lowbrow comedy. It was a modest success that spoke to a nearly neglected audience. This was that rare feature that mainly concerned the senior set, and boasted an almost “Avengers-like” teaming of British cinema and stage actors. That first pairing didn’t conclude on a “cliffhanger”, but many fans would relish the chance to see what happened to their new film friends. After nearly four years, they’re getting that chance to catch-up. For the price of a movie ticket they can reserve a suite at THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL.
This new story begins just eight months or so since the conclusion of the first entry and finds both Sonny (Dev Patel) and Muriel (Maggie Smith) in a very foreign setting, zipping down a California highway in a fancy rented convertible. They’re headed to San Diego to meet with the head of the Evergreen company, a big hotel chain, to get them to invest in Sonny’s plan to expand by taking over a nearby hotel. The big cheese, Mr. Burley (David Strathairn) assures them that he will study their proposal and send down a secret rep to observe the operation. Then it’s back to India, as the distracted Sonny prepares for his upcoming wedding with the gorgeous Sunaina (Tina Desai). And we check up on the longtime guests. Evelyn (Judi Dench) and Douglas (Bill Nighy) slowly continue to push their friendship into a romance, which is soon tested when she is offered a big career opportunity. Ladies’ man Norman (Ronald Pickup), now manager of the British ex-pat club the Viceroy, has settled down with Carol (Diana Hardcastle), but a misunderstanding with a cab driver could send his life into chaos. The romance-seeking Madge (Celia Imrie) must now choose between two marriage-minded suitors. Things get even more complicated for Sonny when two new guests arrive at the hotel: a woman shopping for her mother’s new home, Lavinia (Tamsin Greig), and an American writer, Guy (Richard Gere). Sonny believes that Guy is Burley’s undercover inspector, but the man seems more interested in Sonny’s widowed mother “Mama G” (Lillete Dubey) than the new hotel. The conflicts and confusion continue as the big wedding quickly approaches.
The whole gang’s back except for the much missed Tom Wilkinson, with Smith as the ship’s steady anchor amongst the turbulent seas of love and business. With her withering stare and deadpan delivery, almost a modern-day variation of her “Downton Abbey” TV character, Muriel tries to put everyone back on track and keep life a bit less complicated. This time we get to see much more of her vulnerable side as she seems to hope that “Father Time” can give her a few more laps around the track, now that she has much more to live for. She’s a good contrast to Patel’s usually frazzled Sonny. His over-enthusiasm in the early scenes is exhausting, but luckily Patel finds a calmer balance by the finale. Dench is even better this time out as Evelyn really begins to blossom in her new home and embraces the country’s people and culture. Nighy as her hesitant beau is full of flittery, befuddled charm whether he’s trying to bluff through his tour group guide patter, or daring to suggest a nightcap to Evelyn. Pickup still has that rascally twinkle in his eye while his Norman is determined to make his relationship work and resist temptation (and track down that confused cabbie). Imrie’s Madge now brims with confidence, but is torn until she realizes her best choice maybe be the least obvious. Desai is a bright stunning ray of sunshine even as the nuptials teeter on the edge of disaster. Dubey is a steely eyed force of nature as the domineering, but endearing matriarch. Newcomer Gere radiates “silver fox” charm as the object of every mature woman’s desire, save for the one who doesn’t melt at his sly gaze. Happily each member of this impressive ensemble gets their moment to shine.
Returning director John Madden directs this group with a steady, assured hand, leisurely cutting away and cutting in for dramatic or comedic effect. We get top see more of the country this time out and the cinematography by Ben Smithard, particularly in a sequence set at a fabric factory, and the big wedding with fireworks and fabulous fashions, is stunning. Since the whole “fish out of water” set-up was fully explored in the first film, screenwriter Ol Parker can concentrate more on the characters’ relationships, especially the sweet romance between Evelyn and Douglas. Although that often proves frustrating as several obstacles are tossed in their path. We almost want to grab Nighy by the shoulders and shout “C’mon, Doug! Time’s a wastin’!” to his face. The only subplot that doesn’t quite work is the Gere/ Dubey affair. She seems unreasonably stubborn, while we wonder why he persists (maybe because she’s the only lady not openly lusting after him). And, as is too often the case, every conflict will resolve at the big flashy wedding which provides an excuse for a big “Bollywood” dance number. But all is forgiven, since all the actors seem to be having a ball. And so will the first film’s fans. It’s a warm, entertaining reunion with some endearing friends. You’ll be happy to share a pot of (boiling hot) tea with the regulars of THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL.
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is the second installment of the star-studded British comedy that follows a group of British retirees who decide to spice up their lives in magical India.
In theaters on March 6, 2015, the sequel was once again directed by John Madden, best known for his acclaimed movies Shakespeare In Love (Academy Award winner for Best Picture, 1998), Proof (based on the eponymous Pulitzer Prize winning play, 2005) and The Debt.
The renowned cast has reunited for the film including stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup, Tina Desai, Diana Hardcastle and Lillete Dubey. Additional cast making their debut include Tamsin Greig, with David Strathairn and Richard Gere.
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THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is the second installment of the star-studded British comedy that follows a group of British retirees who decide to spice up their lives in magical India.
In theaters on March 6, 2015, the sequel was once again directed by John Madden, best known for his acclaimed movies Shakespeare In Love (Academy Award winner for Best Picture, 1998), Proof (based on the eponymous Pulitzer Prize winning play, 2005) and The Debt.
The beloved first film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie proved to be an international success, grossing over $136 million worldwide.
The renowned cast has reunited for the film including stars Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup, Tina Desai, Diana Hardcastle and Lillete Dubey. Additional cast making their debut include Tamsin Greig, with David Strathairn and Richard Gere.
The soundtrack for The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is available on February 24, 2015 via Sony Classical.
Thomas Newman, one of the most respected composers in the movie industry, once again composed the original score. With an illustrious career of over 30 years, Newman has scored more than 70 feature films. Coming from a prominent musical dynasty – his father was the renowned composer Alfred Newman, and singer/songwriter/composer Randy Newman is his cousin – Thomas Newman has thus far been nominated for 12 Academy Awards and has won an Emmy Award, 2 BAFTA Awards and 6 Grammy Awards.
Newman has composed the scores for many other notable films, including American Beauty, Skyfall, Erin Brockovich,The Good German, Finding Nemo and Wall-E for Pixar as well as The Horse Whisperer, The Help and The Iron Lady.
Newman’s vibrant and inspirational score for THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, masterfully evokes the Indian musical textures and ensures an elegant and delightful musical journey.
“Tom’s ability to penetrate the soul of a film is unmatched; In the two Marigold films, Tom’s group of collaborators expanded to include some extraordinary Indian players and vocal soloists, creating a musical and cultural synthesis that has produced two ravishing and interlocking scores: atmospheric, surprising, thrilling, funny, haunting and entirely sui generis”, says director John Madden.
Now that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith) and Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) have a dream of expansion, and they’ve found just the place: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. With plans underway, Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) venture into the Jaipur workforce, wondering where their regular breakfast dates will lead. Meanwhile, Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) navigate the swirling waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two veryeligible suitors, and recent arrival Guy Chambers (Richard Gere) finds a muse in Sonny’s mother, Mrs Kapoor (Lillete Dubey) for his next novel. As his marriage to Sunaina (Tina Desai), the love of his life, quickly approaches, Sonny finds his plans for the new hotel making more claims on his time than he has available. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is Muriel, the keeper of everyone’s secrets. As the big day nears, family and guests alike find themselves swept up in the irresistible intoxication of an Indian wedding.
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Track list
1. Discretion
2. Second Best Exotic
3. Knees Then Names
4. Chai
5. Catnip
6. Ye Ishq Hai – performed by Shreya Ghoshal
7. Busy Pensioner Bee
8. Nimish & Abhilash
9. Roll Call
10. Already Gone
11. Soft Hiss of Treachery
12. Completely Lethal
13. Balma – performed by Shreya Ghoshal & Shriram
14. The Fun Never Starts
15. Sagai
16. Mumbai
17. Unreasonable Behavior
18. The Brilliant Bits
19. Aaina
20. Bringer of New Things
21. Aila Re Aila – performed by Daler Mehandi & Kalpna Patowar
22. Scorpions
23. Shaadi
24. Reservoirs of Affection
25. Wedding
26. Jhoom Barabar Jhoom – performed by KK, Sukhvinder Singh, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Shankar Mahadevan
After the success of THE BEST EXOTIC MARIOLD HOTEL, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Diana Hardcastle, Tamsin Greig, Tina Desai and Lillete Dubey are back for the sequel.
Listen to a preview of Thomas Newman’s score here:
Opening nationwide on March 6, check out this new featurette “The Story,” from Fox Searchlight Pictures’ THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL.
Now that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith) and Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) have a dream of expansion, and they’ve found just the place: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. With plans underway, Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) venture into the Jaipur workforce, wondering where their regular breakfast dates will lead.
Meanwhile, Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) navigate the swirling waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two very eligible suitors, and recent arrival Guy Chambers (Richard Gere) finds a muse in Sonny’s mother, Mrs. Kapoor (Lillete Dubey) for his next novel.
As his marriage to Sunaina (Tina Desai), the love of his life, quickly approaches, Sonny finds his plans for the new hotel making more claims on his time than he has available. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is Muriel, the keeper of everyone’s secrets. As the big day nears, family and guests alike find themselves swept up in the irresistible intoxication of an Indian wedding.
Directed by John Madden with a screenplay by Ol Parker, love blooms again when THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL opens in theaters on March 6, 2015.
The original cast is back for the sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit – Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Diana Hardcastle, Tina Desai, Lillete Dubey – along with newcomers Tamsin Greig, David Strathairn and Richard Gere.
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina (Tina Desai). Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia (Tamsin Greig).
Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two eligible and very wealthy suitors.
Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith), the keeper of everyone’s secrets.
As the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf them all, an unexpected way forward presents itself.
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is open for business on March 6, 2015.
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