"Signs" Of Good Things To Come?

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2004)

It took me 2 weeks after "Signs" came out to finally go see it in the theaters and I was TOTALLY excited. I'd heard SUPER good things from some of my friends so I couldn't wait.
The movie hadn't even STARTED, I mean it was still just the opening credits and I was already jumping in my seat. It was really sad. But my friend that came with me and my family thought it was just HILARIOUS.

Anyway, I thought the movie was AWESOME. M. Night Shyamalan just TOTALLY delivered again. It made me love him even more. It had me crying in parts, it had me cracking up in parts, and it DEFINATELY had me screaming in parts. I don't think I've really jumped as much as I did during that movie. Even if my friend was grabbing me and whispering "Boo!" in my ear during the most RANDOM scenes. What an exhilerating experience.
I so enjoyed the film. It touched on the subject of religion and God without being "preachy" like some films can be. And it also reminded me of a throwback to the old alien movies they used to pop out all the time.
I also thought the acting in it was awesome. Mel Gibson did a good job as the faithless minister. And Joaquin Phoenix. What can I say about that man? He almost MADE the movie for me. He was so funny and he did such a good job. I love that dude. Plus, my friend and I had a pretty fun time oogling him and nicknaming him "Fox-Ay Phoenix". Dorky? Sure. But it's true.
All in all, I would definately have to give it up for "Signs". Awesome movie from M. Night Shyamalan. It scared me like no other, it made me cry, and it made me laugh hysterically. Just all around GOOD entertainment if you're looking for something to watch. I highly recommend it.