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Posted By: BK's Finest at 6:06pm, November 6, 2008
Posted By: Protecious at 12:30pm, September 30, 2008
What began as an interesting movie, ends in confusion and you seem quite glad when it's over because it all seems a bit too confusing for the general horror film, i loved the first 30 minutes, then it spiraled into trying to much humor and confusion, disapointing overall, films that have promise and good ideas, but arent executed well are very frusstrating
Posted By: TheRise24 at 11:51pm, September 29, 2008
David Bruckner, Jacob Gentry,And Dan Bush Have Created A Film That Strays Away From The Average Horror Film.The Signal Is A Perfect Balance of Comedy, Action, And Drama.
Posted By: thedescent08 at 3:40am, September 7, 2008
average
Posted By: napalmfuzz at 2:31am, September 7, 2008
"The Signal" is the story that Stephen King's "Cell" SHOULD have been. Also, Eli Roth's film adaptation of "Cell" being cancelled, It's also the closest thing we'll get to a movie like that.
Finding out after viewing the film that it was actually done by 3 different directors, was a shock, while the "Episodes" are noticably different, it all meshes very well into a non-stop, bloody, funny, post-apocalyptic experience.
If you like post-apocalyptic style movies, you will definately not be disappointed with "The Signal."
I cant say I finished this movie feeling satisfied, In fact, I felt a little detached from the whole movie experience. As many are saying, Signal, divided into three parts, has an actual strong opening. As we are introduced to the characters, their attitudes and drama, connections are quick to form and bonds are almost instant, especially towards the films protagonist. Signal continues its strength with the 'signal' breakout and the insanity that ensues, an apocalyptic dream... and any zombie fanboy should at least find some enjoyment from this section of the movie. The downfall of the ENTIRE film occurs as the second section of the film begins, the post apocalyptic feel is replaced and confined into primarily one house, where so called 'comedy' is brought into the film. Now, don't get me wrong, I like a laugh here and there, but the first section of the movie just really does not set you up for a comedic second section. The comedy is in my opinion, 'stupid' comedy; where characters actions are almost too ridiculous to entice laughter, but rather frustration. The film picks its 'signal' feel up with the final section of the movie, and while displaying some mind tricks near the end, I cant help but feel the ending was a little bit of a cheat; leaving you wondering why? and where things were going to go with our protagonist. As described, the second section of this movie just really does it in, and a really harsh movie goer will feel extremely detached as this separation between section one and section three is far too easily criticized.
-Make Them Play - "Don't just stare at it, Eat It."
I think this film was really well done. I am never one to appreciate humor in genre films, but I believe this was tastefully done in a rather dry style. The First segment of the movie was my favorite, as I thought the effects and atmostphere employed a very intense beginning as the flick's solid foundation. The Second sect of the film is where humor was added to the film. Like I said, it's not really my thing but at least they weren't trying to crack jokes, it was more involved with creating comical character actions and reactions. (psuedo Monty Python) The third sect of the film mostly returns to more of a grim feeling, and ends on a rather sad note. Interesting that it took 3 directors to make it. I would have expected something a little more perfect with that much direction going down on set. But not much to complain about. A very strage film that is fairly satisfying and very unique.
I really disliked this movie. I dug the fact that it was in three parts, and some parts of it were shot well but overall I was very unhappy with the final product. I thought it was terrible overall.
The first half hour was good then it just sucked ass from there. It was trying to hard to be funny and totally ruined the movies tense and distubing moments with stupid humor.
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Not what I expected at all based on the trailer which makes it out to be a much darker film than it is. It's more crazy than insane, which is to say it's a happy balance between black comedy and horror. It's surreal in it's quirkiness. At the heart of it is a love story which I found endearing. Two people trying to escape their lives find themselves trying to reach one another and escape the society that is falling apart around them. I can't say there wasn't anything I didn't like about this film, it was a pleasant surprise. I'd give it a 10 but the concept wasn't all that original so I wasn't blown away, just a refreshing execution on an old idea.
The acting was great. The direction was great. The most entertaining, and thought provoking movie I've seen in a while. Obviously, a lot of people won't -get- it, though.
Starts off with a bang and ends with a wimper.
Thats not to say this isn't one of the best horror movies of the decade.
What makes this movie shine is the idea of a 'signal' or in Stephen Kings "Cell", a 'pulse' causing people to act inhuman or in the movies case 'Crazy'. One part of the movie that sticks out is the first Transmission which has the most carnage and is what you see in most previews. Sadly though it seems when a said character dies, the movie kind of follows. Not so much to the bottom of the barrel but it just felt like some of the movies juice ran out.
As I said before there are Transmissions which break the story into chapters. Each one a little less energy. Now you may think to yourself I've already read this story in Stephen Kings "Cell". You haven't. I have read the book and seen this movie and I can say that this idea was fresh in someones head. It only resembles the book with the idea of a pulse turning people mad, Unlike in Kings book where they turn into something like zombies then gain knowledge and even reach you and control you in your dreams. This is not as complicated.
If your a horror aficionado, then this is a fucking must.
