Moody atmospheric film

Rating: 7/10 (4 September 2006)

I am a big Shyamalan fan and always make time to see his latest offerings. Signs was different and not as good as Unbreakable and the sixth Sense which still remain my two fave Shyamalan flicks.
Signs had a great cast and was shot in his typical style... moody, atmospheric, great cast ,great acting especially from the child actors but it had some gaping holes.
Possible spoiler : Why can't Aliens who have mastered space travel and even crop circles not be able to get in through a simple, barricaded wooden door. Plus earth is covered by a lot of water.. why risk their lives to take over such a planet where water is easily available to be used as a weapon? But for the upside the actors all did great jobs. Mel Gibson played the role of Graham Hess with conviction...... his lack of faith and how he gains it back through his experiences. I especially like the scene he had with Joaquin on the couch when he asked to be comforted.
I thought Joaquin had a nice part, with some of the scenes that helped to melt the tension and suspense. I love the scene when mel comes home and see his family on the couch with their mind protection hats. The two child actors did really well as is expected in a shyamalan flick.
Watch the movie and enjoy the suspense and mood which is obtained with hardly any special F/X.