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.
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3.0 out of 5 starsFunny, quirky and even a little sad., Jun 4 2010
Wish Craig were in this movie more. Of course, now that he's clean and sober, it's interesting to see how he might have been before when he was drinking.
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 enthralled. A definite sleeper worth pursuing.