Starting a movie, or centering it around the movie "Signs" is in itself, not a good sign. However, Jeff (Jason Segel) makes the seamless move from slacker to hero in the course of 83 quick minutes. Paired up with his brother, Pat (Ed Helms) borders the bromance line, but doesn't cross it. Jeff lives at home and his mother (Susan Sarandon) gives him the simple task of repairing a shutter in the kitchen, but he is either too stoned or too dumb to get that done efficiently. Instead, he looks to the "signs" he has been getting about "Kevin" and follows his heart in search of an answer. And he has a big heart. His path intersects with his brother, Pat, who has a heart, but has been keeping it hidden. Together they tie the string of this plot tighter and tighter until the end when it snaps. The ending of this film is gratifying and worth the slow start. This is a beautiful little gem of a show. The characters are multifaceted and entertaining. Aside from the ending, my favorite scene was when Sarandon catches on to the idea behind the fire alarm sprinklers. Segel is a lovable and sincere actor. This is a movie that should be worth the 83 minutes of your life.
