Review of Don't Bother to Knock (1961) by Mary Kathryn S — 11 Jun 2016

Short and to the point. Monroe is tremendous.

This review of Don't Bother to Knock (1961) was written by Mary Kathryn S on 11 Jun 2016.

Don't Bother to Knock has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Vanya M (164) on 18 Feb 2012

I loved 2 see Mary in a role that contrasted the common character she portrays in a lot of her movies…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 03 Sep 2010

Superb performance from Monroe, mediocre film…

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By Walter M (1,360) on 10 Aug 2011

Marilyn's first film in a starring role and it shows her chops as a crazy chick. It was pretty good but not her best…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 13 Oct 2012

Marilyn Monroe plays a mentally disturbed girl, who is supposed to be on the mend…

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By Nicole C (295) on 06 Aug 2010

A film that quite possibly showcased Monroe playing herself, especially late in her career…

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By Tim R (1,080) on 20 May 2012

I guess this is one of the best role played by Marilyn...don't understand why so many people don't know this movie yet, it is so great…

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By Marilee A (711) on 18 May 2011

I thought monroe did an excellent job as an unhinged babysitter even though the rest of the film felt uneven and seemed to lose its focus from…

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By Alysia V (200) on 19 Mar 2010

The beginning and end are fantastic. The middle lags a bit though. It was totally not what I was expecting though…

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By Beau S (34) on 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…

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By Ana M (421) on 22 Jun 2011

Marilyn Monroe plays a suicidal young woman, recently released from a mental institution and psychotic. Even so, beautiful and a sex symbol…

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