Review of Don't Bother to Knock (1961) by Beau S — 16 Aug 2016

Review contains spoilers.

This is a movie that Marilyn Monroe fans should really watch if not just for here performance..She was so vulnerable and lost in the movie, yes she was psychologically traumatized by the loss of her boyfriend in the war and Richard Widmark an incredible actor, became her obsession in a way. She was so lonely, and couldn't really except the loss of her boyfriend that she kinda believed that Richard Widmark was her boyfriend. She was sad and dangerous, to herself and the kids she was watching and you understood and felt for her at the same time. She was lost and what I felt was so great about this film was that through all of the suspense and tense moments, Richard Widmark really cared for her and knew she needed help and when they came to take her away to the mental hospital again, Richard Widmark stepped in and told her he would go with her. Such a great understated and hopeful ending, that he wouldn't just abandon her. I'd definitely recommend this movie.