a movie that 'has all the markings of' [='has all the makings of'] a big hit
She spent the evening 'marking' the students' exams/papers.
It was difficult to read the 'markings' on the label.
(..) What can you see? Can you see anything? Nothing. There's nothing. Wait. There are markings. It's some form of Elvish. I can't read it. There are few who can. The language is that of Mordor,which I will not utter here. Mordor! In the common tongue,it says: (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(..) ...for I will risk no hurt to the Ring. It is precious to me... ... though I buy it with great pain. The markings upon the band begin to fade. The writing,which at first was as clear as red flame,has all but disappeared. A secret now that only fire can tell. '' Shire. Baggins. (..)2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring