Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 02/15/2015
Although I'm still not exactly certain what was going on, The Signal is the kind of smart sci-fi that is too often overlooked. Three friends on a road trip find themselves tracking a mysterious hacker only to find themselves part of an experiment - but figuring out whose running the show is just the beginning. This one will leave you guessing until the conclusion. Even though I think there are holes you can poke through this one, the concept is novel and the story is intriguing. Take a chance on this one.
Rating of
2/4
Unknown - wrote on 09/26/2014
The directing offers some surface value through the use of striking visuals and slo-mo. The sci-fi elements are underplayed and the mystery plot is adequate. I was interested in the beginning. It plods along through the middle with only a tiny amount of information ever told. This would've worked as decent buildup, but the third act 'escape' is just as slow and it leads to a slightly surprising, yet underwhelming finale.
