The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Sonny wants to open a second hotel and goes to San Diego with Muriel to pitch investors. In Jaipur, Evelyn is offered a job and her relationship with Douglas stays unresolved. Sonny is preparing for his wedding while convinced an undercover inspector has checked in, and leans on the wrong man. Everyone's decision lands at Sonny's wedding. John Madden directed and Ol Parker wrote again. Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Dev Patel returned with the rest of the first film's cast, joined by Richard Gere and David Strathairn. Shooting began in Jaipur on 10 January 2014 on a 10 million dollar budget. It took 86 million dollars worldwide, 33.1 million domestically and 52.9 million abroad. It topped the UK box office for three straight weeks. The CinemaScore grade was a B plus. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 67 percent and Metacritic at 51, with critics writing that the cast's chemistry carries a formulaic story. Who it is for: viewers who liked the first film and want a large-ensemble British comedy with a sharp edge. Who it is not for: anyone uneasy about India used as decor. The city stays a backdrop for the English characters throughout.