By Daniel Bradley,
My mother was the one to recommend this film to me. Whilst the actors had appealed, the subject matter and age-range had put this beauty well outside of my sphere of interest. Just goes to show, never judge a film by it's target audience.
This one was vibrant, spicy and had some great performances from some experienced actors. It was touching, funny and relevant to all audiences who can appreciate it. It is paced well, with likeable characters all round, doesn't bore and paints a colourful picture of India and life after 60.
I would be negligent if I didn't ask everyone of you to watch this feel good film. Bill Nighy, William Morgan Sheppard and Judi Dench deserve a special mention for simply shining whenever they were on screen.
Best bits: the on screen chemistry between these golden individuals is a pleasure to behold. The poignant confrontation of racism.
Worst bits: The inevitable consequence of the elderly massing together.
For fans of Slumdog Millionaire, Calendar Girls.
Rating: 8.7/10
