tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post6127426331910181169..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah MoggachNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-12639455863095676412012-07-23T14:41:17.445-04:002012-07-23T14:41:17.445-04:00Very interesting that you felt this way too. But y...Very interesting that you felt this way too. But yes, film was lovely with actors and scenery!<br />Lucky you! I'd love to do that. Glad to hear this.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86021595024643389682012-07-22T17:39:13.715-04:002012-07-22T17:39:13.715-04:00I've been waiting for your review of this book...I've been waiting for your review of this book Nan! I'm pretty sure you were the first person who mentioned the movie and book .... I did it the opposite way, saw the movie first. This is really the first time I've had the experience of seeing a movie supposedly based on a book but entirely different (I don't really watch a lot of movies).....it was actually disconcerting to read the book while I still remembered the movie and I wondered too if the author would even recognize it. I loved the movie, because of the actors and the gorgeous India scenes and the story, but after reading the book and thinking back a lot of the movie seemed contrived. <br /><br />In 2007 we rented a London flat for 3 months and not in a posh area either -- we walked and used only public transportation the whole time we were there and I walked alone around our own borough and never was afraid either. I was never afraid. But that was 5 years ago, so who knows....Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://travelingrainvilles.typepad.com/traveling_home/2012/07/just-another-friday-evening-on-the-lake.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-75810257567449976182012-07-20T14:21:39.495-04:002012-07-20T14:21:39.495-04:00You probably won't be. The acting is great, th...You probably won't be. The acting is great, the scenery fantastic.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-16112186023987114782012-07-20T10:12:06.426-04:002012-07-20T10:12:06.426-04:00This post left me much to think about! I wanted to...This post left me much to think about! I wanted to watch the movie because I love a lot of the actors that are in it. I was at the library the other day and saw this one in the drop box and immediately asked to check it out. I hope I'm not too disappointed.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78236488620288160302012-07-19T12:32:02.178-04:002012-07-19T12:32:02.178-04:00It shouldn't be that long. It isn't a bloc...It shouldn't be that long. It isn't a blockbuster that will stay in the theatres for long. I might rent it and see if I still feel the same way.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48342359091666933782012-07-19T12:29:36.875-04:002012-07-19T12:29:36.875-04:00I haven't but will look it up. The VP are ligh...I haven't but will look it up. The VP are light but filled with detail. I really love that series. Just bought the third one.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-5745354441453937282012-07-19T02:15:30.651-04:002012-07-19T02:15:30.651-04:00I seem to remember your review of at least one of ...I seem to remember your review of at least one of the Vish Puri mysteries. Have you read "The White Tiger"? That, for me, gives a good view of the life, too. Not so much of the food, I'm afraid :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-71169912042597715532012-07-18T20:58:00.799-04:002012-07-18T20:58:00.799-04:00I've been wanting to see this movie, but can&#...I've been wanting to see this movie, but can't find a theater close by that is showing it. I may have to wait until the DVD comes out. Darn!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68327963507110801462012-07-18T12:43:13.600-04:002012-07-18T12:43:13.600-04:00'Unsettled' is a good word. I understand c...'Unsettled' is a good word. I understand completely. The movie isn't as sad in some ways because a lot of the issues in the book are not explored.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-84289976609037547102012-07-18T12:41:47.777-04:002012-07-18T12:41:47.777-04:00Oh, go for both of them!! Why not. Movie is def wo...Oh, go for both of them!! Why not. Movie is def worth seeing for colors and actors.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6839988778219322012-07-18T12:40:28.889-04:002012-07-18T12:40:28.889-04:00Oh, Bill Nighy. I would watch him just standing wi...Oh, Bill Nighy. I would watch him just standing with that expression on his face. I love him. That's all there is to it. He's so unique. <br />I don't expect I'll ever get to India or Africa. If I have money and time it will always be England. :<)<br />Thanks about the photo. It's doing well.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-82278956455472313522012-07-18T12:36:12.520-04:002012-07-18T12:36:12.520-04:00Oh, I'm sure it would be a respite. I've n...Oh, I'm sure it would be a respite. I've never read her, but there are loads of books I feel that way about. Of course, the other idea is to just not read news or listen to it or watch it. Diane Rehm and Laura Knoy are the only ones I listen to regularly. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-42598126484096456892012-07-18T12:34:24.807-04:002012-07-18T12:34:24.807-04:00Movie preferences are just like books. Some people...Movie preferences are just like books. Some people love one, while others don't. I remember loving the movie Down With Love, and it was panned. <br />We've used the sprinkler some this summer, but have had rain, too.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-12258130216840689812012-07-18T12:32:25.397-04:002012-07-18T12:32:25.397-04:00It's one of those things that impossible to kn...It's one of those things that impossible to know. I usually am able to go into a movie with an open-mind, but in this one I just felt confused. As I said above, maybe too many characters?<br />I haven't written about it here, but we have had the most perfect summer weather. Not too hot, plenty of sun, not many bugs, cool evenings, windows open. We could use a bit more rain but it will come. So many people are concerned about our winters being too long, but at this time of year who remembers winter?! :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14295871168201346692012-07-18T12:29:38.378-04:002012-07-18T12:29:38.378-04:00Ah, yes, the food! I would love that. Have you rea...Ah, yes, the food! I would love that. Have you read the Vish Puri mysteries by Tarquin Hall? They give a good view of the life, and the food! He also writes of the extreme corruption that is such a part of the country. Roads that just end. Projects that are never finished. <br />Think of going anywhere 8 times! Wow! That's a real traveler.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-71549632127356577582012-07-18T12:27:01.917-04:002012-07-18T12:27:01.917-04:00I get it that some things must be changed because ...I get it that some things must be changed because the mediums are so different, but it was quite extreme in this case. <br />Chocolat is an example of being both a good book and movie, even though different. Same with Because of Winn-Dixie.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57564942593295237052012-07-18T12:25:10.423-04:002012-07-18T12:25:10.423-04:00Gosh, I'd go anyway to see the country and the...Gosh, I'd go anyway to see the country and the family. The people in the book had to get used to crowds. Maybe it isn't that bad once you've been there a while. Would you go alone? That would be an adventure!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-27717210662377763702012-07-18T12:23:47.606-04:002012-07-18T12:23:47.606-04:00Thanks. The garden is doing great. That telescope ...Thanks. The garden is doing great. That telescope looking thing in the middle is our new, most excellent sprinkler. It is amazing. $38 at home depot.<br />Poor you. I don't think I want to see that one at all!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66835206920934919502012-07-18T12:20:45.219-04:002012-07-18T12:20:45.219-04:00Worth seeing for Nighy and Dench alone! And the be...Worth seeing for Nighy and Dench alone! And the beautiful color in India.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-55158924391698090862012-07-18T12:19:39.002-04:002012-07-18T12:19:39.002-04:00Oh, I didn't mean to make 'accusations....Oh, I didn't mean to make 'accusations.' :<) Not that strong against it. I haven't read any reviews of the movie. 'two dimensional' is really what I was trying to say, I think.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-49895915444004793072012-07-18T12:17:04.954-04:002012-07-18T12:17:04.954-04:00I think I just felt that there wasn't enough t...I think I just felt that there wasn't enough time to develop the characters - to show their histories. I can't help but think that even if I hadn't read the book I would have wanted more information about the characters. The film seemed jumpy to me. Maybe too many stories in a short time??Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87116865519786713552012-07-18T11:35:34.526-04:002012-07-18T11:35:34.526-04:00Nan, bought this book and really did not care for ...Nan, bought this book and really did not care for it. Left me unsettled. Wondered if the movie will be better.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-65329121114382135492012-07-18T11:34:19.752-04:002012-07-18T11:34:19.752-04:00Hmmmm ~ I was hoping to see the movie, but I didn&...Hmmmm ~ I was hoping to see the movie, but I didn't... and so was awaiting it on video, and didn't realize it was a book, and now I'm not sure which I want to do, read it in a better form, or see it- so I can enjoy all the colors and Judi Dench! ????Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229439546427952540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46517614614756506632012-07-18T11:28:10.871-04:002012-07-18T11:28:10.871-04:00I haven't read the book but was really looking...I haven't read the book but was really looking forward to the film. Like you I was disappointed, I'm glad it wasn't just me feeling grumpy. I think I would have given up but for Bill Nighy giving another good performance.<br />All four of my children have been to India, and lots of friends but I'm not drawn to it, don't know why, I would rather explore Africa I think.<br />Love the header, the garden is doing well.<br />CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68587026893462681582012-07-18T11:08:14.138-04:002012-07-18T11:08:14.138-04:00My daughter and I saw The Best Exotic Marigold Hot...My daughter and I saw The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and we both enjoyed it. I have the book somewhere here in the teetering pile, and perhaps a reading of it will add to the overall experience of the story. In the meantime, I will appreciate that seeing the movie was part of a wonderful Mother's Day outing and wonder if perhaps life inside a Catherine Cookson paperback might be a welcome respite to the constant negative noise and haranguing that abound all around us these days.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456358514871810611noreply@blogger.com