Maggie & Judi Show: Latest Installment
Sequels are usually trashed by critics, but “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is racking up decent reviews. Variety: ‘If the first “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†was all about seeking rest and relaxation half a world away in India, then its relatively hectic successor finds the entire ensemble hustling jobs in Jaipur: Evelyn (Judi Dench) hunts for exotic fabrics; and Muriel (Maggie Smith) co-manages the establishment, which has been such a success that its ambitious — and newly engaged — owner, Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel), is looking to expand…For a film conceived without any chance of a sequel in mind, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel†actually lends itself surprisingly well to being extended, mostly because the cast make their characters so lively, we’re happy for the chance to spend more time with them.”
