Brilliantly done.

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2006)

I cannot understand why some people hate Signs so much. This movie is extremely well-directed, acted, and the plot is very well developed. Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phenix, Rory Culkin, and even Abigail Bresnan turn in great performances. The visuals are pretty good, and Shyamalan never fails to keep you on the edge of your seat. The suspense rarely lets down, and when it does, we are given some comic relief. The last half-hour of the movie is heart-pounding and well paced. The last 15-5 minutes, however, are heart stopping. The aliens, although they are rarely seen, add to the sense of suspense and fear. Graham's feeling of no one watching over them makes for some good moments, especially at the dinner table scene towards the end. Now, I'm not saying Signs is perfect. It tries too hard to be scary sometimes, and the *ULTIMATE SPOILER AHEAD* fact that water destroyed the aliens is lazy writing. The ending could have been better if there were more aliens at the end, instead of just one.
Overall though, this is a great one by M. Night Shyamalan. Check it out.
Overall rating: 9/10