Customer Ratings & Reviews

Yes, I know of all the talent on board in front of the camera (Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith among many more) and behind the camera (Director John Madden, DP Ben Davis, etc.) and many great reviews, I still thought this was gonna be either one of those boring BBC-esque films that would flop hard here in the US despite great reviews, or just be a forgotten comedy just a year after release, but after viewing, it is actually a delightful comedy. Yes, the cast is excellent, the direction superb, the writing nice and fun and the whole atmosphere in India help shape this into that is perfect for just about anybody to watch and forget about the world for 2 hours. The PQ and AQ are very good with great visuals of India (Shot on film which gives it a nice grain veneer) and some good audio, but nothing is gonna crack the windows or destroy the foundation but captures the dialogue and fast paced Indian locations quite well. The only downfall is some mediocre extras which are EPK featurettes and some sneak peeks. No commentary, no documentary, nothing. Oh well, at least you can get it quite cheaply and have a great time.

I bought this movie because of the cast; I had no idea of how the plot would unfold. I liked the story and its expression of worth at any age. I was especially struck by one line, how the hotel was necessary because countries like the U.S. outsourced the care of their elders. In a very calm way the plot slapped the face of those who throw away their older relatives as if they reach a certain age and become worthless. This movie could have become a heavy drama however, the script kept it on the lighter side, and the cast created very realistic characters who brought life to the darker moments.

It's a old-people-comedy that only a couple of people appreciate, but for that, it's really good. The jokes are OK, the setting is really pretty and the actors do a decent job to cheer for them, instead of waiting for all of them to pass and just see the end credits. 4 stars only because the actors could have done a better job at the first half of the movie.

This movie was not for everyone but as an older person I found it to be intresting and entetaining since it was about retires and what they decided to do after they were all alone with out their children. The influence of the younger .Indian person was good as he seem to want to help as well as make a living for himself.

Very easy to follow and watch. British accents are troublesome to many Americans to follow, but this seems to be Americanized somewhat. A good story, I guess good enough (the studio thought) to make a sequel. It is certainly worth the low price Best Buy asks for it. Retiring Brits are lured to the hotel, and it doesn't quite live-up to the anticipated satisfaction level. The coots begin to see its charm, and a feel-good story evolves. Give it a try!

A fun movie experience that had a lot of older well know actors/actresses in it. Provided an interesting view of India showing some of the cultural differences caused by the growth of high-tech. Also showed the cultural clash of the older retirees and their expectations regarding their expectations and the reality of dealing with a new culture. We enjoyed it and look forward to seeing its sequel.

I didn't quite know what to expect with this movie. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was actually pretty well done. It was fun to watch the characters discover their place in the new culture. This movie is now often priced at about what you'd pay for a movie ticket - recommend picking up a copy and adding it to your collection.

I've had several toasters over the past ten years and decided on this one after reading the reviews. Unlike my prior toasters, this one toasts evenly every time. Only 4 stars because I have to turn the toast time almost all the way to the right to get a good medium toast. Love the large slots and the size for my counter.

A moderately paced script about the trials and tribulations of later life folks looking for a dignified last chapter in life. A son trying to find his own way and making the most out of a somewhat bleak situation. Altogether, a very adequate cast makes for a pleasant way to spend an evening with a good movie.

We had seen this movie before in a theater a couple years ago. At the reduced price for the DVD I thought it was worth seeing again. Probably of more interest to older people, or people who have traveled internationally and to some extent can relate to the movie.

a great movie for all ages but especially full of life and fun for the over 60 crowd .. much fun and a look at another way of living for the older crowd. Makes retiring look like another life ! great story lines all around with an all star cast. ..

This is one of my favorite movies in a long, long time. Have watched it three times. Love the mature actors. Not silly, long hair, brainless as a lot of actors are today. Movie had a plot, very applicable to older people today. Subject matter was right on.

i watched it with her. it was an ok movie for the guys. after 47 years of marriage its still happy wife happy life. lots of action movie for me is better movie.

Interesting mix of diverse character studies with an award winning cast set in India. It tries to be charming but it is more of a comedy than a drama. Still worth a look see though.

Great girls night in movie. It's one of those movies that you can watch over and over and learn something new about the characters each time. Filled with love, hope and endurance.

This story follows a group of elderly folk to a rundown old folks home in India that they all must work together through relationships and trials in tribulations in this golden oldie

Enjoyed this movie. Had some interesting twists in it. All about growing, stretching and finding a different path than what you are on currently. Funny, romantic.

It was an entertaining movie. They had an all star cast to work with. Given that, I thought that they could have done more with the plot to fully utilize the talent that they had.

Really don't know much about the movie. But my mom and grandma seemed to like it when I bought for them. Looks interesting. I'd say it's good for mid to older aged women.

i love watching this film, the colors, the cast, all perfectly great. :) Probably not a great movie for really young kids, but definitely a great film for the 35+ crowd.