More like crap circles...

Rating: Null/10 (14 March 2003)

POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!!!
The Sixth Sense was very good, Unbrakeable reaked, and Signs is barely watchable. Conclusion: M. Night is a one hit wonder. He's used the same atmosphere in all three films but included some really odd ingredients in the latter two.
These consist of the characters standing around gazing out into thin air and speaking... very... slowly... about... faith... God... and... other... philosophical... stuff... (exciting isn't it?). Moreover, the plot in Signs (if indeed there is such a thing) is so stupid and full of plot holes that it's ridiculous. Aliens who cannot open doors and evaporate in contact with water? Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but these creatures seem so stupid and without real motivation that it's hard to understand why they came to Earth to begin with.
The story is a blend of sci-fi, drama, horror, and at times something resembling a spoof of similar movies. This is probably unintentional, but the film takes itself so seriously that it turns out silly. It doesn't help that all the actors seem drugged up on valium either.
There are some good moments where the film actually is quite suspensful (the middle part of the film) but the beginning and (sort of) twist ending are downright laughable. Overall, an overrated 100 minutes where nothing really happens.