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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 2:58 pm 
LOVE this movie. There is a wonderful use of actors. The sights and sounds of India are breathtaking in spots. The soundtrack is worth buying, too.
Judi Dench is wonderful, and Maggie Smith pretty much steals every scene she's in.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 3:04 pm
Darrell, I loved it too, and loved the extraordinary cast, especially Judy Dench and Dev Patel.
FYI - There are 2 formidable actresses from Downton Abbey, Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton (Isobel Crawley).
It's wonderful to see a movie that's actually character and plot driven, and NOT about explosions, or T & A. Or exploding T & A.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDY89LYxK0w
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Sheilaree
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 2:27 pm
Not ever theater is showing it yet.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 4:12 pm
It is everywhere here, so I am looking forward to seeing it soon!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, May 28, 2012 - 4:20 pm
Loved LOVED loved this movie and everything about it!
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Monday, May 28, 2012 - 4:42 pm
It was well worth the wait!! Anyone else find themselves the youngest in the theatre though? LOL Hubby and I are kissing 50 and we had at LEAST 15-20 yrs on anyone else there. We were all alone in the top row because half the folks couldn't make it up the stairs (theatre was half full - bottom half). Amusing but also kinda sad that a movie of this quality wouldn't attract a more diverse audience.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, May 28, 2012 - 5:13 pm
I LOVE Judi Dench and Maggie Smith!
I have found that the age of the audience depends a whole lot on the time of day you attend!
I am looking so forward to seeing this movie! Hopefully in the next day or two!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, May 28, 2012 - 5:24 pm
Lol - We went to the early (cheap) matinee and yes there were lots of older folks. I just figured that if you're past 50 and getting closer to retirement or you're are already there, then you can relate alot more to what the characters were feeling and going through.
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Kellee
Member
07-07-2004
| Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 9:11 pm
I loved this movie, the actors were amazingly good in their roles. I have to say I was the youngest at 37 was the youngest there.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, June 11, 2012 - 11:16 am
I saw this last night and really enjoyed it. What a great cast. While it was kind of predictable, the acting was really top notch. I went out of the movie thinking about how complacent I've become in life, not taking chances and I'm nowhere near their age. Loved Judi Dench and Maggie Smith (who can do more with a disapproving look on her face than any other actor I've ever watched!)
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:49 am
She has that 'look-down-her-nose-at-others' bit honed to a science.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:52 am
Oh, and if you haven't seen Judi Dench in 'Mrs. Brown' , do watch it. That woman can say more with her face than just about any other actress.
The only other actress I've seen that in was Joan Allen in 'The Crucible'.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 4:17 pm
I have a friend in Maryville - right outside of Knoxville - who says that this movie has not come to the area. Is it on limited release for some reason?
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 4:23 pm
It's an art house time film, so would likely play at Landmark type theaters, although it has spread out a bit here.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 5:01 pm
It is definitely in mass market type theaters here! I wouldn't necessarily have identified Nashville as an artsy market -
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 9:51 pm
LOVED it! I went to the first showing today and was definitely the youngest one in the theater! However, since there were only about a dozen of us, that isn't quite as impressive. LOL
I have to say, having 3 of the Calendar Girls together made me happy - and intend to watch it again tomorrow as a result. 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, June 22, 2012 - 5:44 pm
Calandar Girls is one of my favorite movies. I heard that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is out in Bluray now.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Friday, June 22, 2012 - 5:58 pm
I'd imagine it would be a pirated copy if it's in Bluray as it wasn't released until May of this year.
ETA: Went looking and saw that it was released in the UK and Ireland in Feb. so maybe it's been released on video there. Is Bluray region specific like DVDs?
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 7:14 am
What a joy to be able to walk out of a movie with a smile on your face. Every silly early detail ends up necessary for the plot.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - 4:09 pm
Just got it from the library and loved it just like all the rest of you did. Dame's Judi and Maggie are outstanding and deserving all the accolades they've ever received. They are in a class all by themselves.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Glad you liked it OG.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - 6:32 pm
I had the DVD pre-ordered. I've only watched it once so far, but this is going to be up there with Ya Yas, The Way and Calendar Girls. Whenever I need a feel-good movie, I'll watch it.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, October 02, 2012 - 8:29 pm
It was my fave movie of the year.
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Wednesday, October 03, 2012 - 11:39 am
I'm down to #69 out of 412 on my library's waiting list. Hurry up people!! I may just have to rent it thru Amazon Instant Video.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 10:59 am
As Ive said before,I think I might be experiencing some hearing loss,seems everyone on TV mumbles,especially with accents. Do the actors have heavy English accents? In other words do you have to intently listen to catch everything they say? Ive been wanting to see this but the English accents are making me reluctant.
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