There's so much to enjoy about this film. Such a solid cast of older British actors. Some very touching story lines. Good script. Jaipur looks a treat and brings back memories of my time in India. I'd move to that hotel in a heartbeat even if the living conditions are not up to scratch. BUT of course what let's it down is the patronising, post-colonial cliches - the 'Manuel-Fawlty-Towers-like' young hotel manager etc. It's hard to overlook all this. The romance between the young Indian couple is absurd. Anyone who has spent time in India knows this relationship could/would never happen, where arranged marriages are still the norm.
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