Sappy but good

Rating: 8/10 (28 August 2002)

"Signs" was an entertaining movie. The acting throughout was good especially Cherry Jones. The overall tone of Mr. Shyamalan's films is unique. There seems to be a quiet buildup of tension. I was somewhat disappointed in the aliens and the action in the last reel. I think the buildup is done so well that the payoff would have to be tremendous to live up to it. I found this also to be true in "Unbreakable". Like Spielberg Mr. Shyamalan plays up the tearjerker scenes.
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The alien reaction to water was a bit much. A rain storm would wipe them out. The earth invasion would be thwarted by turning the hose on them. Wouldn't you think after an encounter with morning dew on the corn that they would devise protective clothing. Also the alien sudden change in personality from elusive spyers to aggressive attackers didn't go. This seem to be a common problem with monster flicks.
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Overall this was a good movie well worth seeing. It is a must for Mel Gibson fans.