Works Pretty Well

Snow Leopard

This works pretty well, especially when you consider that for it to be effective, Marilyn Monroe had to do some actual acting.  The story is fairly simple, without too many surprises, yet it's effective, and leads to some good suspense.  The setting in Niagara Falls is worked into the story in several ways, and is used to good effect.

The film-noir type story makes an interesting contrast with the sights and sounds of the falls, with the grim story playing out against a backdrop of interesting and often beautiful scenery.  The plot also makes good use of several of the distinctive features of the falls and the surrounding town. Monroe works as the bored, scheming wife, and Joseph Cotten is always effective in this kind of role.  Jean Peters is really good as the innocent friend.  Casey Adams's character comes off as kind of a goofus, but that's what he is supposed to be.  Things move along at a good pace, and the tension is built up well.  There's a lot to like for anyone who enjoys suspense/thrillers.

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Snow Leopard 19 December 2002

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