Powerful

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Loved the sense of humor, the incredible dancing, the music, the costumes, and the international cast of actors. Good energy runs through this film, making it a great family pic. This movie is smart too -- watch for references to Gandhi at his spinning wheel, Busby Berkeley, Fred & Ginger, and many more subtle touches, both funny and sobering. Loved the image of the black Taj Mahal next to the white one. There are several divas besides Marigold, the main character, who shine in their own ways. And the divos (male divas, of course!) are excellent.Worth watching again and again. Beautifully done, very much recommended.

Marigold (Ali Larter) is a struggling American actress who appears in less-than-stellar films like Fatal Attraction 3. Now, her agent has sent her to India to make a minor film, but when she arrives, the movie crew has shut down production. In addition, her plane ticket was one way only. Not having the funds to return to the States, Marigold accepts an offer from a Bollywood director to appear in a musical, therefore, earning a paycheck. But, alas, Marigold is not the good dancer she needs to be! Another Bollywood star, Prem (Salman Khan) takes her under his wing. Soon, Marigold has "moves", so much so that the beautiful Hindi co-actress gets upset and demands her part be larger. Marigold is stunned, too, when Prem's interest in her, an American, turns ardent. As he explains, his psychic mother once told him he would meet a lovely Marigold, more beautiful than the flower. At first somewhat resistant, due to a boyfriend in the States named Barry, our Marigold falls for Prem, too. But, since he is the son of a Prince and has been promised, since childhood, to wed a gorgeous Hindu lady, will their romance go anywhere? We'll see. This light, romantic and improbable film resembles a typical product of Bollywood, a maker of an abundance of movies. The stars, Larter and Khan, are extremely attractive actors, as is most of the cast. If you like beautiful human beings, here is a film for you. Also wonderful are the scenery and photography, showing an India of incredible loveliness, without a glimpse of poverty. Since the script and direction are acceptable but not especially noteworthy, only fans of light romance will probably enjoy it. You know who you are, right?

Marigold the movie introduced me to two fine actors, Salmon Khan and Ali Larter. Since then I have followed occasional news of other movies the two stars have appeared in. I was surprised to see Ali Larter in Resident Evil, Afterlife. Now Salman Khan's new movie Bodyguard should be appearing in India very soon. I hope it comes to the United States soon.I like the movie Marigold, it is a simple basic love story, and I like seeing land marks and sights in India. The costumes are so awesome and the dance choreography so beautiful. If you are into dance movies, then this is a movie for you. As well, I really do enjoy the dancing musicals which come out of India. This one is really good because it has comedy in it and a tug and go between the two stars.What I really want to know is, who are the singers of the songs in the soundtrack. Does anyone know? I haven't a clue, except I read that Ali Larter sang Listen to the Music, in the closing credits, although the closing credits are so tiny, it was difficult to read if Salmon Khan did any of the singing.Bravo, Hollywood meets Bollywood.Don't listen to any of the bad reviews. Just listen to the Music.

I decided to watch this film because I generally enjoy some Indian films, especially the older and more "artsy" types of directors such as Benegal and Ray and the newer serious films of Nair, Chanda, etc. I thought, from its description, that this would be a lower quality Bollywood film, the type that I find tedious, overly long and sometimes downright silly.However, I was pleasantly surprised. This is not a good film, but it may be worth watching for many. The primary theme "Love vs Tradition" is an old one, and overdone in Indian films, but it's a better theme to many than the good guys killing aliens or bad guys which seem to be the themes of most American films.Larter is quite good, and she is the main reason for my score of a 5. You'll find her despicable in the beginning, and, although her "change" is predictable, she carries it off well, and by the end you are rooting for her. Khan, and most of the Indian cast are a bit too wooden. The music is only OK; I've seen better in many Bollywood films.Give it a chance, and stick with it. It gets better as is goes on, the women's costumes are terrific and the scenes in Prem's home will make it worthwhile for some viewers, and Jane Austen endings are always nice.