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Rating: 8/10 (21 August 2002)

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This movie tend to have extreme reviews...either it is excellent or it is just an average work. This is an average work because it is only about alien invasions and also there are a few 'illogical' holes in the plot. Those that thinks this film is great is probably because they see it more of an exercise to the meaning of faith and humanity.
The reasons why I think this movie is excellent. Yes, if this movie is only about an alien invasion, this movie would be below average, but I do not think M. Night is trying to do only that.
It is not by chance that the movie is named 'Signs'. It is not by chance that there are certain 'strange' signs incorporated in the movie. It is not by chance that there are inept dialogs and humour in the film. It is not by chance that Bo mentioned so specifically about 'dreams' three times (out of context in a normal conversation). It is not by chance that this movie has crop circles in it.
YOu see, M. Night is playing with the viewers. Not only giving the characters in the movie 'signs' to play with their faith, he also did the same to us viewers. However, not everyone will see these signs and hence, miss out on a big portion of what the movie is about.