Movie Review: “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

This all-English cast movie recounts the story of a group of middle class British retirees who do not have the financial where withal to retire in a comfortable fashion in England. Lured by advertisements of a newly restored hotel in India, they arrive to find their place of retirement a shell of it’s former glory. The retirees include; a nanny, civil servant and wife, never employed widow, aging lush and elderly “sport.” The plot also involves the young Indian hotel owner, his girlfriend, mother and the conflict surrounding the young owner’s desire to marry outside his social group. The majority of retirees continue their lifelong pursuit of personal fulfillment- often to the detriment of friends and spouses.

Movie Review: "Men In Black: III"

This third installation of the MIB series an alien criminal assassin goes back in time and kills young Agent K in 1969, essentially altering current events. Because of this, the earth is in danger of invasion by aliens. Agent J (Will Smith) travels back in time to prevent the murder of young Agent K (Josh Brolin). The plot is somewhat sophisticated and brings about surprising closure of some of the characters’ personal history. The movie is not overburdened by otherwise great special effects. A truly great adventure movie that did not insult my intelligence or have any inappropriate situations and little if any bad language.

Movie Review: The Avengers

Nick Fury (Samuel Jackson) gathers this disparate group of six superheroes to battle an invasion by Loki and his alien minions. The group includes: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Thor (who incidentally is Loki’s brother), The Hulk and Captain America. Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) again serves up lots of one liners and comic relief. The director manages to give each superhero character fair time and distinctive roles and personalities. The plot is predictable, but entertaining. Each character is well developed and none are overwhelming. As expected with Disney, the special effects are top flight. It was viewed by this reviewer without the benefit of 3D format.