The film follows British retirees traveling to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
Box Office Success
The budget for the movie was an estimated $10,000,000 which resulted in the movie making $737,051 in it's opening weekend alone.
It's Appeal to the Audience
Like many films such as One Day and Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was originally a book which was adapted into a film. This was mostly aimed at readers who have read the book as it gives them a chance to see the visuals in the way the production company interpreted it. The amount of well known and praised actors within the movie also helped make it appealing as the have previously been in loved films, so it gives a chance that this film could also be loved. The fact it is set in India may appeal to audiences who are interesting in finding out about different cultures.
Awards and Nominations
Bafta
- Outstanding British Film - John Madden, Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Ol Parker
British Independent Film Awards
- Best Actress - Judi Dench
- Best British Independent Film
- Best Director - John Madden
- Best Supporting Actor - Tom Wilkinson
- Best Supporting Actress - Maggie Smith
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