Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’
Four Popcorns
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel
Director: John Madden
Rating: PG-13
Comment: Best picture of the year so far. Great cast, and the script is loaded with wisdom and heart. Judi Dench shines like the treasure that she is.

‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’
Two Popcorns
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Mathew J. Morrison
Director: Kirk Jones
Rating: PG-13
Comment: A definite girls’ night-out flick. Guys — go bowling or to the dentist! Painful.

‘Darling Companion’
Three Popcorns
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Kevin Kleine, Diane Keaton, Richard Jenkins, Dianne Wiest, Sam Shepard
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Rating: PG-13
Comment: A big favorite at the Sarasota Film Festival is now released wide. Dog owners and older dudes and dudettes will love it (sniff, sniff).