What's your point of view? (Spoiler Warning)

Rating: 8/10 (16 August 2002)

Overall, I think Signs is a great movie. But, there are a some of minor points to consider:
A.) There is definitely a great dispute over what the aliens should have looked like, but the argument is futile because of point B. Also, this is primarily a horror movie. The fact that it contains sci-fi elements is secondary.
B.) This is a movie about faith, NOT alien invasion or crop circles. The crop circles are just a sign of aliens invading, and the alien invasion is just a diversion from the main theme. Thus, for people to argue about how absurd and unbelievable the aliens were is beside the point. Moreover, if the aliens were reasonable or believable, they would NOT be as scary.
C.) The movie is all about suspense and build-up. The plot is secondary. Think about the plot of Sixth Sense, about a boy who sees ghosts and finally overcomes his fear. This movie is about man's triumph over evil. It is about a man who has lost his faith, who finds reason to believe again.
D.) For people who enjoy really scary theme-park roller-coaster rides, this movie will not be scary, it will be a joke. So, if you fall in this category, you should not go to the theaters expecting a scary movie. Instead, rent the exorcist.
I have to disagree with people who say that this movie does not fall into any genre. I think it has elements of many genres: drama, sci-fi, horror, suspense. There are enough funny scenes to make some people think that this is a comedy. However, what you consider it to be, depends on your point of view. For me, it was a good drama.
So after having said all that, I'd give Signs at least a 3/4 stars in my book. Not only did I like the ending, but I thought it was great. (I might be in the minority here). I thought the last 20 mins of the movie were the best. When I walked out of the theater, I was satisfied that I had seen a good movie.