An Invisible Sign
IFC Films | Release Date: May 6, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
23
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Negative:
5
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50
Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasMay 13, 2011
Alba gives such a focused, interior portrayal that she just might have managed to carry the movie had it been better. Read full review
40
VarietyJohn AndersonMay 4, 2011
A tone of fanciful absurdity is maintained throughout. Read full review
38
New York PostLou LumenickMay 6, 2011
A good cast equipped with cute names is forced to muddle through terminal whimsy in this less-than-magical adaptation of Aimee Bender's adult fairy tale, sluggishly directed by Marilyn Agrelo, who more successfully helmed the delightful documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom." Read full review
30
Village VoiceNick SchagerMay 3, 2011
Jessica Alba gets plain-Jane crazy for An Invisible Sign, a syrupy "A Beautiful Mind" redux in which the starlet sports big brown bangs and Pippi Longstocking pigtails. Read full review
20
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisMay 6, 2011
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. Read full review
20
New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierMay 6, 2011
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. Read full review
20
Time OutEric HynesMay 3, 2011
Except for two brief summits between Alba and Messina's pillowy lips, however, An Invisible Sign fails even to pander effectively. Read full review
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