what's next?

Rating: Null/10 (28 February 2003)

"Signs" is directed by M. Night Shyamalan and stars Mel Gibson, who plays the role of Graham Hess, father of two children who are dealing with the loss of their mother. The Hess family lives on a farm in a small town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They awaken one morning to find their cornfields had been damaged by crop circles. The crop circles soon begin appearing all over the world.
Soon after, they realize that extra-terrestrials are planning to invade and to take over Earth. The Hess Family is thrown into questioning reality, their beliefs, and morals. How will they defeat the enemy? Or will they become the defeated?
M. Night Shyamalan wrote, directed, produced, and acted in this film. I believe this film was made due to the crop circles that appeared in the United States in the mid 1990s. The crop circles were later determined to be man made with strings and boards. Shyamalan perhaps made this film to bring back the feeling of question and concern that came over the U.S. in the 1990s.
He may have even believed that it could have been by a UFO and wants the audience to open their eyes to the possibility that we may not be alone. He might want us to think about the fact that the crop circles were never scientifically proven to be man made.
I really enjoyed this film, though I am not one that is interested in sci-fi films. This movie had an array of activities that made it great. "Signs" has talented actors and a fantastic storyline filled with suspense, drama, and humor. My favorite thing about this movie was that it's a sci-fi film, but was filled with a natural reality. It wasn't extremely far fetched as are many sci-fi films.
I would suggest this movie to anyone who craves a suspenseful movie--be ready to sit at the edge of your seat. This film captured my attention while grasping my imagination.