Review of Dark Skies (2013) by Drew H — 01 Aug 2015

Very good and creepy up until the terrible ending.

This review of Dark Skies (2013) was written by Drew H on 01 Aug 2015.

Dark Skies has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 04 Dec 2018

The story is oddly pessimistic. Nothing is learned, no victory is achieved, and even the expected twist ending is curiously dull…

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By Gimly M (816) on 11 Jul 2016

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 15 Feb 2016

Works perfectly well as a turn-off-the-lights (and be-willing-to-play-along) piece of sci-fi-sprinkled horror amusement…

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By Broyax (884) on 04 Jan 2017

Bon, c'est très simple, il s'agit d'un gros épisode d'X-Files sans le célèbre duo du FBI mais en plus mou et plus chiant (ce qui est un…

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By Tyler E (464) on 04 Dec 2016

While the story has some interesting ideas, too much simply rehashes older alien tales, and the script doesn't seem to know exactly what it…

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By Jesse K (452) on 27 Mar 2016

La pelicula es sensacional, me encanta no tiene grandes efectos pero hace que a pesar del bajo presupuesto se las ingenie para jugar con luces,…

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By Gavin H (94) on 20 Feb 2017

The potential behind Dark Skies is huge, but without the proper writing or an actual engaging direction the movie goes nowhere, as it takes…

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By David Crow (142) for Den of Geek (424) on 04 Dec 2018

Unfortunately, for a supposedly scary movie, the only thing from above that may chill you when you leave the theater is rain…

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As the Barrett family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying…

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