An Invisible Sign (2011)
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as Mona Gray
as Ben Smith
as Mr. Jones
as Dad
as Young Mona
as Mom
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Agrelo clumsily attempts to play jaunty larkiness against somber situations.
Alba certainly tries her best at portraying not just a beauty but also a beautiful mind, yet very few things add up despite director Marilyn Agrelo's efforts.
Cuter than a basket of puppies licking a litter of kittens, "An Invisible Sign" is an excruciatingly whimsical collision of adult themes and kid-friendly aesthetic.
What's the sign for boredom?
Offhandedly charming, if a bit labored in its eccentricity.
When an errant ax lands in Alba's thigh, the film goes from inept to kind of brilliantly bad; it's a teachable moment, though lessons learned may vary.
Audience Reviews for An Invisible Sign
Jessica Alba stars in the bland, lighthearted indie comedy An Invisible Sign. The story follows a socially dysfunctional young woman who takes a job as an elementary school teacher, but has trouble connecting with her students. The film lives and dies on Alba's performance, and unfortunately she's not very good. It's hard to get a handle on her character, and whether she has a mental disorder or is just incredibly socially awkward. And there are a number of issues with the plot. Yet, An Invisible Sign is mildly entertaining and has some charming moments.
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This film took me by surprise. From the trailer, I wasn't expecting much. However, after watching the film, it took me pleasantly by surprise. I thought it was really well done. This happens to be one of Jessica Alba's best performances so far. She definitely shines here. She has a good on screen chemistry with Chris Messina. Chris is good here too. John Shea and J.K. Simmons provide some solid supporting work here. I definitely recommend this film.
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Tries desperately to be a quirky indie drama, but all the oddball characters and twee songs in the world can't save this dull and mostly pointless mess. Only diehard fans of Jessica Alba should try sitting through this, and trust me, it's still going to be tough.
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An Invisible Sign Quotes
| Mona Gray: | Ben Smith: Are you avoiding me, Ms. Gray? Mona Gray: I thought I dropped something out of the window. Ben Smith: Like what? A quadratic equation Mona Gray: More like a decimal point |
| Ben Smith: | Are you avoiding me, Ms. Gray? |
| Mona Gray: | I thought I dropped something out of the window. |
| Ben Smith: | Like what? A quadratic equation. |
| Mona Gray: | More like a decimal point. |
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