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Director-writer M Night Shyamalan brings his distinctive, oblique approach to aliens in Signs after tackling ghosts (The Sixth Sense) and superheroes (Unbreakable). With Mel Gibson replacing Bruce Willis as the traditional Shyamalan hero--a family man traumatised by loss--and leaving urban Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania sticks, the film starts with crop circles showing up on the property Gibson shares with his ex-ballplayer brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and his two troubled pre-teen kids (pay attention--all these character quirks turn out to be important). Though the world outside is undergoing a crisis of Independence Day-sized proportions, Shyamalan limits the focus to this family, who retreat into their cellar when "intruders" arrive from lights in the sky and set out to "harvest" them.
Just as Unbreakable slowly revealed itself to be Superman re-thought as an intense personal drama, this is The Birds redone as a religious drama of faith lost and perhaps regained. The tone is less certain than the earlier films--some of the laughs seem unintentional and Gibson's performance isn't quite on a level with Willis's commitment--but Shyamalan still directs the suspense and shock dramas better than anyone else.
On the DVD: Signs has THX-certified Dolby Digital Surround Sound which reproduces in the home exactly as the scary sounds that creeped you out in the cinema. A selection of deleted scenes are mostly tiny, but there's a self-reflexive joke (wisely dropped but worth preserving) as Gibson wishes his dead wife were here in the crisis because she was so smart: "She always knew how movies would end." A six-part making-of goes deeper than the usual puff-piece, including an interesting alternative to a commentary track as Shyamalan talks through a précis of clips and on-set snippets. A tradition continued from the Sixth Sense and Unbreakable DVDs is an extract from Pictures, "Night's first alien film". It's a teenage camcorder effort in which the future A-list Hollywoodian is menaced by a tiny Halloween-masked robot. Also included are a "multi-angle storyboards" feature, subtitles in a clutch of languages and eerie menu screens. --Kim Newman
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Joaquin Phoenix, Mel Gibson, Cherry Jones, Rory Culkin, M. Night ShyamalanDirector: M. Night Shyamalan
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I know lots of people on Amazon haven't been impressed by this film, and they've a right to their opinions. I guess it's just people like me who enjoyed it.
I love and hate this film. I hate it because it still gives me nightmares sometimes (I have a phobia of aliens, started in childhood by ET...), but I love it because it tells a beautiful story with the concept of an alien invasion as a chilling backdrop. A man who loses his faith after his wife is killed in a freak accident, then finds it again after (through perhaps fate) his son's life is saved.
I found the aliens terrifying-that first time when Graham (Mel Gibson) looks out the window and sees one in the dark is one of my scariest movie moments ever.
It also has a beautiful and often chilling score by James Newton Howard. I had to buy it. Look out for the amazing music during the climax.
I love and hate this film. I hate it because it still gives me nightmares sometimes (I have a phobia of aliens, started in childhood by ET...), but I love it because it tells a beautiful story with the concept of an alien invasion as a chilling backdrop. A man who loses his faith after his wife is killed in a freak accident, then finds it again after (through perhaps fate) his son's life is saved.
I found the aliens terrifying-that first time when Graham (Mel Gibson) looks out the window and sees one in the dark is one of my scariest movie moments ever.
It also has a beautiful and often chilling score by James Newton Howard. I had to buy it. Look out for the amazing music during the climax.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Well I think I have the privilege of being the first to review this new blu-ray of 'Signs' on Amazon! Having just watched this on my PS3 via my Samsung 37" tv, hooked up to my Onkyo TX-SR605 Amp...what can I say!!! Despite a few minor flaws & white speckles on the print, this is a flawless transfer, with deep inky blacks & rich vibrant colours. The new level of detail is a revelation compared to the Standard dvd release. The 5.1 PCM Uncompressed soundtrack really rocks with totally immersive surround sound in all the speakers. Checkout the night-time scene in the cornfield and you'll hear what I'm saying! This is one of my favourite M. Night Shyamalan's movies outside of 'The Sixth Sense' & 'Unbreakable', with an excellent script and sublime performances. This comes most Highly Recommended on blu-ray!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you find crop circles thought provoking, love the idea that other worldy creatures may be out there and enjoy watching Mel Gibson & Joaquin Phoenix - then you will love this movie, just like I do. It's a great film.
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A modern classic
M Night Shyamalan is undoubtedly one of the most talanted directors at work today, with such brilliant films as Unbreakable, Sixth Sense, the village and lady in the water under... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam
Average ET wannabe with no special effects and a tiny cast.
The second I saw Mel Gibson presented as a faithless priest it was obvious this movie was going to be about challenging and rediscovering faith, a nice idea but not one that I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thomas Smith
See the Signs!!!
After the untimely death of his wife Rev. Graham loses his faith. He lives on his farm with his two young children and his brother Merrill. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss A. Wright
Loved it
Made me jump in places, made me laugh in others. Best moments include flashbacks to his injured wife when she says 'swing away Meryl' ( like she knew what had to be done), tin foil... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Amanda
Suspend your disbelief
*Warning: This review contains plot spoilers*
It is hard to ignore that the aliens are invading earth naked, carrying no weapons and can be injured quite easily, but... Read more
It is hard to ignore that the aliens are invading earth naked, carrying no weapons and can be injured quite easily, but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J Meaden
Great
This dvd was a gift for someone so difficult for me to review. The person I bought this for said is a great story, well acted, quick delivery.
Published 8 months ago by Karen
very clever, humourous, and it keeps the aliens mystical, which i...
One of my favourite films, an introduction to this writer and director, who does make a cameo appearance in this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by laurey
Good movie
Played well. Great movie but wasnt new as stated. Wasnt wrapped on celaphane but slipped inside a wrapper and had a sticker on it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Blackrose
good film, nice delivery
i really enjoyed watching this film, its now become one of my favourite films. Shyamalan really knows how to create suspence, you wont be disapointed the films shows some brilliant... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Christian Duckworth
creepy and intresting
I Love it. This movie is great. the characters are great the story is great. what more can you ask for. Never watch this movie at night it will freak you out. Read more
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