Deeper meaning

Rating: 8/10 (27 January 2003)

I hear many criticize Signs because of perceived flaws in the plot: the aliens would not have landed on a planet 7/10 water; why did Graham have no guns to protect his family; an advanced civilization would wear protective suits when they came to land etc.
I believe that in order to appreciate the film you have to back off the analysis of the technical aspects and give it some leeway for minor holes in the plot and see that the story really is about. It is an illustration of Divine Providence. Once the viewer sees this, he can appreciate the film for what it truly is. I found it to be a very poignant illustration of this sometime difficult to comprehend spiritual doctrine.