Signs is a movie with a lot of potential, but sadly doesn't use it

Rating: 7/10 (27 July 2009)

I liked Signs at times, but I also disliked it at times. It's a mysterious, atmospheric movie that really has good scenes, but it could have been a lot better.
Story? Cropcircles, UFO sightings, strange pictures and eventually aliens who come to Earth. Hostile aliens...
The story mainly involves a family of four living in a farm in the middle of nowhere. All four characters are played well and you'll get attached to them, or some of them at least. So the acting is quite nice.
The movie's main strong point is the suspense and slowly building towards a climax. It's done very well, but past a certain point in the film, it weakens. Too bad though, because for the first half of the movie, I was on the edge of my seat.
So basically Signs is a nice movie, but it could have been better at some points. It's certainly watchable, but don't expect a masterpiece.
7 out of 10 stars.