Review of Niagara Motel (2006) by Shelby L — 17 Oct 2008

Labeled as a comedy, but I didn't seem to find very many things comedic about it.

This review of Niagara Motel (2006) was written by Shelby L on 17 Oct 2008.

Niagara Motel has generally received mixed reviews.

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