Finally, a movie that deserves all the hype it's getting!

Rating: Null/10 (23 August 2002)

I must admit: I went to see this movie with a closed mind. My sister, who seems to like virtually every movie ever made, had told me how "bad" this movie was, so I was very reluctant to see it. After all, if she thought "Dude, Where's My Car?" was groundbreaking entertainment, then this must be REALLY bad.
I was pleasantly surprised, however. SIGNS turned out to be the best movie I have seen so far this year. The story itself was very compelling and thought-provoking, and the ending was cleverly executed and succeeded in bringing satisfying closure. Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, and M. Night Shyamalan (who also wrote, directed, and produced) all played their parts exceptionally well, helping to sustain the film's eerie atmosphere and ultra-thick tension.
If there's one movie you see this year, make it SIGNS. You'll be on the edge of your seat, and you won't be able to sleep for at least a week.