This 1956 movie was the film that Monroe starred in an attempt to show Hollywood (and indeed the world) that she wasn't just a one trick pony - that she could, and she would, act in serious roles in thought provoking and important movies. If you look at "Bus Stop" in this way, it definitely succeeds. Monroe is excellent in the picture and she really shows a depth of acting skill she never got the chance to display before. Her character is fascinating. Don Murray puts in an impressive debut as the highly naive Bo, and he works well alongside Monroe. The two have enough chemistry to carry the movie. I felt the film was undercut in quality by the final scenes which include the fight between Bo and the driver and the points at which everything basically came to a head. The acting was sometimes a bit wooden in these scenes (Not particularly by the stars, more by the supporting cast) and it just spoiled the film for me. Overall, though this a good film as it succeeds in displaying another side of Monroe and is overall enjoyable.
Review of Bus Stop
