A dark, eccentric and soulful road romance, Niagara, Niagara is uplifted by stellar performances from Robin Tunney and Henry Thomas as a pair of outsiders whose intense connection hits a tragic downward spiral while on the run, complicated by her increasingly difficult-to-control Tourette’s Syndrome tics and outbursts. Along the way, they meet a reclusive old man (Michael Parks) with a heartbreaking story of his own. Tunney won Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival and it’s easy to see why – her work here is deep, complex and uncompromising.
“Robin Tunney is sometimes scary, she’s so good at conveying her character’s torment. And Henry Thomas, who 15 years ago was the little boy in E.T., has developed into a fine actor, able to be quiet and absorbed.” – Roger Ebert
Marc Edward Heuck discusses Niagara, Niagara on the New Beverly blog.
