Willard Carroll’s ‘Marigold’ presents Ali Larter as the central character, a distinctly unrefined actress from the United States. Her introduction showcases a pattern of rude behavior. Her journey includes lying to secure a seat on a flight, rudeness on the phone after takeoff, and shouting at a cab driver in Mumbai. She also expresses disdain towards the production controller.
Marigold’s attitude eventually finds its source. She shares her frustrations with a choreographer, revealing her dissatisfaction with her acting career and the lack of depth in her roles, many of which are sequels. The film then transitions to scenes of romance between the two main characters, set against the picturesque backgrounds of Goa and Rajasthan.
The chemistry between the choreographer and the actress provides some appeal, enhanced by Salman Khan’s charm. The film further explores the romantic entanglement of the characters in the deserts of Rajasthan. Prem’s desire to marry Marigold faces challenges due to his existing engagement and other romantic interests.
Despite some flaws, including poorly choreographed dance sequences, ‘Marigold’ contains some enjoyable elements, especially from Salman Khan. The film offers critiques of both Bollywood and Hollywood, and the story concludes without any indication of a sequel.