Imagine Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Tom Wilkinson together...it's pure magic! Dev Patel, the young star who rose to fame in Slumdog Millionaire, is also great.
The story? Simple, really.
No spoiler, of course. But it's about folks finding themselves in their twilight years. A ragtag group of Brits and Americans face crises at home, either of a financial or personal nature, and all happen upon an ad for a cheap stay in India. While there, the travelers interact and move forward with their lives.
The film centers on love themes and some very new and unusual friendships. At the heart of it all, the characters must adjust to common living in a run-down hotel, as they seek answers to their various dilemmas.
As we viewers watch the protagonists move through the crowded streets of New Delhi, we get caught up in a struggle that we all share: the search for meaning in a sometimes confused world.
The dialog is delightful, and in this reviewer's opinion, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench steal the show, as you might expect.
Grade of A+. A superb film for anyone who seeks a meaningful and memorable experience.
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