Signs isn't an alien invasion movie and that's why it's awesome.

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2008)

Principal photography started right on the heels of 9/11. The ideas of faith and redemption in the face of tremendous personal loss are the elements that drive this story. It's a hybrid genre. Shyamalan's wraps his primary message in suspense thriller, and there are plenty of bumps in the night. The mise-en-scene and production design is incredible, and there are plenty of gems in the cinematography and acting too. This is some of Shyamalan's best.
It's true that the alien invasion logic is not utterly thought out. They make some serious mistakes. But look at America in Iraq, or Vietnam for Christ's sake. Never underestimate the power of hubris.
If anyone feels like complaining about this film, it's because they got something different from what they expected. When will Shyamalan's marketing team learn to stop promoting his films like teen slashers? They are intellectual thrillers and if you go in knowing that, you're in for a terrific piece of drama.