Spooky and heartfelt

Rating: Null/10 (22 July 2002)

I just recently saw this movie at an early screening. I have previously seen M. Night Shyamalan's other 2 films and expected some thing very much the same. Long, drawn out scenes that are very suspenseful and close ups that are close enough to make you sick half the time. But i was surprised with what i encountered. Indeed, the movie is nothing like what you would expect after seeing the preview. Of course it does have to do with crop circles and aliens, but the core of the story is a man finding himself after being lost. Mel Gibson is an amazing actor and proved once again that he can be a vulnerable father figure. Joaquin Phoenix was also cast perfectly as Gibson's younger brother.
I dont want to give away to much of the story, but Signs is well worth the time it takes to watch the film. Its rare that a film so blatantly tugs on the human heart and metaphorically shows us how the bad things in life all happen for a reason. 10/10. Enjoy!