Chilling, dramatic and compelling tale with some terrific directing.

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 2002)

(WARNING: MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS.) Signs is a tremendous movie. Its cuts to the chase very quickly but still holds great tension and is very effective. OK, there isn't a twist in the end, but so what. When I was watching the movie I kept thinking,"the twist is coming any minute now". But then I realised that a twist wasn't the way to go. It would establish Shamalyan as being a one-dimensional director who can only direct the one kind of movie. Well I'm glad that Signs broke the link, its all for the better.
The acting is limited but works very well with what it has. Its leads Gibson and Phoenix are excellent. Luckily, the children aren't typical brattish swines,ie. Spy Kids. And thank the Lord they aren't cocky snobs either, ie. Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. M. Night Shamalyan even has a small part in the film and has developed a good American accent, (speech coaches, a plenty).
I enjoyed Signs just as much as I liked Unbreakable and The Sixth Sense. I can't wait for his next movie. 8.2 out of 10.