Wasn't really expecting to like this much given the somewhat mixed reviews, but I did really like it. Good performances across the board and the humour landed more than I was expecting. Hugh Laurie has kept all of his comedic talent from Blackadder - he really is just hilarious. Even lines that are clearly not funny got a chuckle out of me because of him. Dev Patel also shines as the lead role, and having never read the book I enjoyed seeing the story play out. The final half an hour was definitely the weakest - the emotional moments didn't really work for me, and the framing device of the film felt a bit unnecessary. It always annoys me when a framing device for the story is set up at the beginning and isn't even referenced again until the very end. But the visuals are really good, the set design is fantastic and the film on the whole is just a good time.
