“Hayworth is the only reason to see this film […]. When Hayworth dances, she is transformed, and she has two terrific numbers, choreographed by Valerie Bettis, who appears hilariously as the alcoholic floozy Veronica.” Gary Giddins Salvaging a Forgotten Director. In: The New York Sun, 23. September 2008.
“In that time, we had probably forgotten what a mediocre actress she is, and now the bald fact – politely winked at in the past – hits one right between the eyes. […] her acting is vastly unexpressive of anything but the postures of a doll. And the dancing she does in this picture makes her look both vulgar and grotesque.” Bosley Crowther: Columbia’s ‘Affair in Trinidad’ at the Victoria Brings Rita Hayworth Back to Screen. In: The New York Times, 31. Juli 1952.
“As might be expected under the rushed circumstances, the resulting film is a bit of a mess; the quartet of credited screenwriters came up with no more than a tepid rehash of Gilda […]. The plot is unnecessarily confusing and the characters behave in unrealistic ways simply to keep the plot moving. Director Vincent Sherman is not in top form, and the direction comes off as unfocused and unsure. […] Hayworth’s overall performance is fine, but except for the two dance sequences is unexceptional. […] rarely has the screen witnessed such torrid, erotic dancing.” Craig Butler: Affair in Trinidad (Memento vom 15. Oktober 2019 im Internet Archive) bei AllMovie (englisch)