The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

"Filled to the brim as it was with some of the finest older British actors around, 2012's sleeper smash The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was often referred to as 'The Avengers for pensioners'. Which I suppose would make this follow-up 'Age of Ultron for pensioners'. The level of quality sustained in this sequel bodes well for Joss Whedon's impending blockbuster."

"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..."

"Silver fox Richard Gere is the magic card up the filmmakers' sleeve for this warm if rambling sequel."

"In the first film, India was effectively a brightly coloured obstacle course for the characters to blunder through. This time, we get to see it as the prize."

"This is undemanding, misty-eyed stuff; carried through by its seasoned, thoroughbred performers."

"The movie delivers all of the expected elements, only more so. And who will complain about the Dames, Judi and Maggie, bowling a few good salty lines at each other?"

"Honestly titled if nothing else, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a sluggish also-ran compared to its predecessor, 2011's retirement-themed comedy-drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

"Whether by design or accident, the follow-up actually achieves a slight improvement upon the original in most of the departments that matter."