Niagara Motel

under appreciated film perhaps
I am an admirer of Craig Ferguson and this is one my favorite films of his. A little dark and quirky, but great ensemble cast and the film showcases Ferguson's wit, intelligence, humanity and comedic talents.

Canadian Crash
Those buying this flick as a vehicle for Craig Ferguson may be a wee bit disappointed. It's not that he's invisible here but his actual screen time lags behind his co-stars. Ferguson is omnipresent serving as the glue to the different story strands. Truth be told this is kind of a chick flick. There are three central stories and all involve women front and center. The main one involves a pregnant waitress contemplating abortion and a career in porn. Another concerns a harried housewife who considers prostitution to help her family's sagging economic fortunes. Lastly, a recent female parolee who attempts to regain custody of her child after getting out of prison. Those going into this film thinking they are getting a comedy will be sadly mistaken. "Niagara Motel" is a comedy alright, a human comedy, which borders on the tragic. It is interesting and different and not without it's flaws. It takes a while to latch onto the film's rhythms but once it grabs you will be...

A Dark Comedy
Story of the people staying at a seedy motel. Some of them you care about some of them you don't. I believe the were trying to be funny in places but it really didn't make it. You did feel empathy for a few of the people and others you wanted to smack. It is not an academy award winner by any stretch but it is a good movie for a day you've nothing better to do.

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