Review of Niagara (1991) by Thescarlatescu R — 29 Nov 2011

Gotta love Marilyn Monroe. It's nice to see her not playing just a ditsy blond for a change!

This review of Niagara (1991) was written by Thescarlatescu R on 29 Nov 2011.

Niagara has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Niagara

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Drew R (396) on 08 Sep 2014

I agree with the other reviewers who suggest this film is Hitchcock-inspired. Some even say Vertigo was inspired by this…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By James C (2,975) on 14 Apr 2016

Tables turned on a cheating wife as her scheme backfires, nicely played out…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Christopher B (2,528) on 31 Jul 2017

It seems odd to cast MM as a femme fatale, but I think it works as comediennes generally make the best criminals…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Robert C (1,701) on 03 Jan 2011

Listen, for a dress like that, you gotta start laying plans when you're about 13…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Deadly V (456) on 19 Mar 2012

Atmospheric thriller set in breathtaking surroundings…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Theresa J (157) on 05 Oct 2012

A suspenceful film with a compelling story…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Martin T (888) on 03 Nov 2010

Tensions between a husband and wife turn into a matter of who will murder the other one first…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Michael L (2,383) on 30 May 2013

One Of My Fav Monroe Moves I Love It So Much…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Ryan H (2,006) on 23 Jul 2012

Marilyn Monroe as you've never seen her before. This suspense thriller consists of great acting on the part of Mrs…

Read Review

Review of Niagara (1991)

By Grant S (1,780) on 05 Aug 2017

A weak plot scuttled this potentially good film. The motivations were simple enough, but that didn't really make it especially entertaining…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

More Reviews by Thescarlatescu R

Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 21 Jan 2012

I never ever miss this on television if I can help it. Absolutely one of the best classic movies ever…

Read Review

Review of Lady in the Lake (1946)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 26 Jan 2012

As a Raymond Chandler fan I'm disappointed that his screenplay wasn't used for this film. As a train-wreck fan this was awesome…

Read Review

Review of The Paradine Case (1947)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 17 Nov 2011

Even though most people don't always like this Hitchcock gem, The Paradine Case is still compelling, well acted, and never boring…

Read Review

Review of The Suburbans (1999)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 01 Oct 2012

Its interesting how Will gets married to the same actress he got married in Old School and as for Jennifer oh my so ridiculously hot…

Read Review

Review of Underworld: Awakening (2012)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 21 Jun 2016

Its not often that a movie gets me so exited to see it and enjoying every second of it…

Read Review

Review of Less Than Zero (1987)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 25 Sep 2012

Dated tale of the coked-up young and beautiful in the 80's, it's only watchable now for Downey Jrs.' incredible performance…

Read Review

Review of Casino Jack (2010)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 26 Oct 2012

Love the opening scene. Kevin Spacey is a great actor…

Read Review

Review of We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 13 Nov 2011

A well acted movie, just kind of depressing. You have to be in the right mood for it…

Read Review

Review of Hamlet (1990)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 09 Oct 2012

In my opinion a rather weak interpretation, but the stand out is clearly Mel Gibson who plays a great role, as for Glenn Close and Helena Bonham…

Read Review

Review of The Blue Dahlia (1946)

By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 17 Jan 2012

Good film noir. Although the end becomes a little chaotic, it maintains a good level along all the movie…

Read Review

More Reviews by Thescarlatescu R

Popular Movies Right Now

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022

78%291 Reviews

A Quiet Place

2018

76%1,685 Reviews

A Simple Favor

2018

69%617 Reviews

The Gentlemen

2020

70%170 Reviews

The Voyeurs

2021

58%19 Reviews

The Menu

2022

70%145 Reviews

Ready Player One

2018

72%1,541 Reviews

The Judge

2014

67%866 Reviews

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

85%233 Reviews

Parasite

2019

87%251 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Niagara

1991

69%146 Reviews

Mammuth

2010

51%41 Reviews

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

2017

73%84 Reviews

Resident Evil: Extinction

2007

58%760 Reviews

Deadly Impact

2010

46%3 Reviews

Personal Shopper

2016

62%357 Reviews

Doom Asylum

1988

41%10 Reviews

Crazy As Hell

2002

50%31 Reviews

Frantic

1988

69%336 Reviews

Fitzcarraldo

1982

83%482 Reviews