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Signs

2002
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 46m
Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. (Touchstone Pictures)
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Signs

2002
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 46m
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Rated 28 Apr 2008
56
43rd
Very effective in parts, especially the much-lauded birthday party video sequence, but with massive deficits in other areas. The religious aspect doesn't bug me like it did a lot of people, but I think it's always tricky to balance allegory with solid story structure, and that's the biggest place this movie fails. Huge parts of it just don't make sense.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
74
55th
I really like that this is a movie about that faith that uses an alien invasion as a springboard, rather than as the focus. I found it very interesting until the end, when things were wrapped up TOO neatly. Living a life of faith is extremely difficult, and I think the ending is patronizing. Regardless, it's still a fine feature with some tense moments and strong execution of a good premise (for the most part).
Rated 05 Jul 2015
92
84th
The ending doesn't really bear scrutiny, but the rest of the movie has masterful direction, nerve-wracking tension, and excellent acting.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
77
93rd
People seem to love this film or hate it. I felt it was a very effective piece on faith and family that just happens to be set against the backdrop of an alien invasion. If your only takeaway from this film is the alien was silly, their weakness, in my humble opinion you missed the point entirely.
Rated 29 May 2007
5
20th
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Rated 26 Feb 2007
71
60th
Often unfairly criticized, especially with the ending. There are some really great moments in this film, it has a fair amount of similarities to the Birds.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
60
43rd
The beginning of the end for Shyamalan. Half-way through, his career heads into a nosedive it hasn't yet been able to pull out of. The moment? The big alien "reveal", which is pure goosebumps and easily the scariest bit. The problem is that we've now seen what we were previously only teased with, and the level of tension drops substantially. The movie is at its best when it doesn't show you what's out there, and instead opts to let your imagination run wild with hints of shadowy figures.
Rated 08 May 2017
75
65th
Rory Culkin is the Mr Pibb of Culkins.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
91
95th
Released at a time when M. Night Shyamalan could do no wrong (and neither could Mel Gibson)... how times have changed. But this psychological alien invasion thriller will run rings around your mind. Great performances, scary, and undeniably effective. One of 2002's best.
Rated 05 Jan 2021
88
78th
This is the best example of M. Night's constant yearning for an Americana that is gone and never coming back. It all starts via his inspirations for the picture (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Birds, and Night of the Living Dead)--stories where small-town communities fight against monstrous existential threats. But he grounds that with an allegorical obstacle to a character's faith. If you can get past those heavy handed tropes this is a well made movie with an eerie and methodical pace.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
35th
Hey, our weakness is water so lets invade a planet that is mainly comprised of water. Genius, Shyamalan.
Rated 28 Oct 2020
75
69th
I'm not really into invasion movies But I think this is one of the better ones
Rated 21 Jun 2016
80
73rd
It's kind of sad to see that it's really the last 10 minutes of this movie that are given flack. That's really not deserved. Signs is well-shot by Shyamalan, whose direction has always been consistent. His writing isn't too bad either, with an entertaining script even with the twist. And the cast, especially Gibson, is really good. Honestly, don't judge the movie by the last 10 minutes, but by the supernatural thriller it is for the rest of it.
Rated 16 Jun 2008
40
26th
Initially atmospheric, but unfortunately goes nowhere, except to become increasingly silly.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
75th
Fantastic thriller from M. Night Shyamalan is his second best to date. The entire cast shines, with Mel Gibson providing a powerful lead performance. Break out the tissues.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
90
97th
A real love it or hate it movie, personally I consider 'Signs' Shyamalan's greatest achievement. I love the atmosphere this film creates, and the strange dead pan performances that are given by all the cast. Signs is a brilliantly paced and wonderfully thought out film that relies on atmosphere more than plot. Its a film that demands to be watched intently in the dark, on your own, for the full effect of its most powerful moments. I also love the ending. Shyamalan's finest work by a mile.
Rated 11 Dec 2017
68
55th
I very much like the fan theory that the invaders are demons instead of aliens as that accounts for some of the peculiar bits in their behavior. I also very much like the fan theory that Vanessa Carlton is just an alter ego of Michelle Branch. In both cases the theories don't really make the media that much better.
Rated 17 Nov 2009
67
17th
Such a lame ending to what could have been an amazing movie. The 1 1/2 half hours was good but the last 15 minutes spoilt it. How could they even think of using water to destroy the aliens, even orange juice could have been better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
59th
An engrossingly and frightening movie up until the aliens attempt to break into Hess' (Gibson) house. At this point the movie takes a complete u-turn from amazing to downright ridiculous. Do yourself a favour and turn it off at that point. The first part of the movie is downright excellent and it's so disappointing to see the rest.
Rated 22 Sep 2017
60
26th
Years later, I remember finding this movie generally well-done and watchable. But really ... water?? Set aside any scientific problems, we find beings that have crossed interstellar distances to invade (well, more like lurk and be creepy in) a water-filled planet haven't the technology to wear decent rain-gear or even carry an umbrella. But they can't figure out doors either, so maybe the aliens exile their mentally handicapped to Earth.
Rated 01 Jan 2014
88
79th
Signs is that kind of movie that looks just average at first sight. Well, during this years I watched it several times. One day it was on tv, another day I was obssed with aliens so I had to watch it again, another time I found it on pay tv... yesterday they put it on Netflix. And I watched it, again. The point is: signs is a very good movie, well played, with an intense soundtrack. It looks odd only if you are distracted. Every detail explains itself. Every shot is accurate. Well done guys.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
24
0th
As a suspense film this movie is stupid with plot holes large enough to drive a truck through. As a tale of a preacher searching for his faith, it's even worse. None of Gibson's character's decisions make any sense and every single plot point throughout the last two-thirds of the movie insults your inteligence.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
70th
Mystery and suspense abound in this family drama. Rory Culkin is excellent.
Rated 17 May 2008
84
86th
I liked this movie more than I should have, considering the entire premise of this movie turned out to be of rather minimal danger. It did, however, have a surplus in suspense and tension thanks to M. Night Shyamalan's capable hands.
Rated 22 Jun 2011
100
97th
Watched it again and it is a perfect movie! Shyamalan is a master storyteller and filmmaker. This is one of Mel Gibson's finest performances. Intense and thrilling as a sci-fi, but even more powerful as a family drama. Beautiful!
Rated 28 Feb 2011
90
90th
I love this M. Night Shyamalan movie. This is one of my favorites. It has a excellent screenplay and all the actors all great.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
73
71st
Falls apart towards the end, but still has that atmosphere I loved out of M. Night's first few movies.
Rated 08 Oct 2012
89
75th
Genuinely scary. One of the best horror movies ever made and possibly my favourite. I love how everything comes together and makes sense in the end of it.
Rated 13 Apr 2023
60
48th
Comme d'habitude Shyamalan accouche une idée extraordinaire mais est incapable de l’exploiter. Alors on se retrouve avec un petit film d'angoisse où la religion semble être un point culminant, pour ne pas dire déterminant. Sauf qu'on sacrifie l'intrigue avec le ou les extraterrestres (CGI de merde), qui est la meilleure part du film. Les incohérences comme le cellier, le père qui ne savait pas qu'il y avait soupirail dans sa cave ou encore les planches (merci Scary Movie 3). PS; Mel est sexy.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
52
50th
An enjoyable and occasionally cleverly designed thriller par a few obvious plot holes. It is also surprising that an alien race with the capacity to build intergalactic craft and design effective cloaking systems couldn't manage to invent the drysuit.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
4
34th
H20
Rated 09 Apr 2009
90
81st
Shymalan's best. Story is FANTASTIC. Acting is great as well. Tense. Weak ending.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
70
80th
Well executed, claustrophobic suspense flick. The party scene lives up the hype. Good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
54
13th
Stop making movies about aliens really about someone's inner turmoil!!! A fun, creepy movie ruined by a stupid ending.
Rated 24 Aug 2011
70
45th
So let me get this straight. Aliens invade a planet where a deadly liquid is extremely prominent, not only the oceans and rivers, but it also rains, and is always in the atmosphere (humidity). There was also way to much religion and fate in this movie. The only reason I'm giving it a decent score is because of how well directed it is.
Rated 06 Sep 2013
76
75th
Funny and clever and surprisingly low-key.
Rated 23 Oct 2017
70
74th
Haters gonna hate. For all the haters of the ending, it's explained before the ending. Easily in M. Night's top 10 best films. Rory Culkin has autism and asthma and Abigail Breslin has the shining.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
11th
This movie goes down on the books for having one of the cheesiest endings ever.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
66
44th
Only Mel Gibson seems to know what to do with Shyamalan's dialogue, which often wilts and flushes the film's suspense factor down the toilet. Yet I think that's the point. Signs exploits '50's Cold War UFO films as a conceptual red herring, instead trying with some success to meditate on weighty concepts like faith and determinism. The aliens’ reveal is not meant to freak you out, but validate a man's half-abandoned belief in God. One can take it or leave it.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
4
70th
People got really hung up on that water thing, huh.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
60
5th
I might be missing something, but this film seems rather absurd to me in general.
Rated 21 Feb 2013
0
7th
I feel dizzy. ...This movie is to good cinema what radiation poisoning is to everything ever. Or what water is to aliens, I guess. God, that was almost physically painful to type.
Rated 18 Aug 2015
100
95th
Absolutely brilliant portrait of a small town family with major baggage and an alien invasion on their hands.
Rated 09 Oct 2011
95
84th
I'm just going to say it; I love Signs. I thought this was really well done. The writing is a perfect balance of drama, horror, and even a bit of comedy. Some images in this legitimately freaked me the hell out as a kid. I also think the performances are great, even the child actors. M. Night Shayamalan's directing is very clever here. I still find myself catching things I missed on previous viewings. The hate is really unwarranted. I think it's an effective, powerful film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
35th
A sometimes boring movie with some very good, genuine scares thrown into the mix.
Rated 26 Nov 2011
60
63rd
I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this movie for most of its running time. Too bad it couldn't show more restraint in the last 20 minutes or so; by insisting on using the plot to resolve themes that should have been left more understated & ambiguous, Shyamalan strips the movie of a lot of its appeal. Also turns it into one of the most inadvertently (I assume) cynical depictions of religious faith you'll see out of Hollywood.
Rated 27 Aug 2010
79
72nd
Something about everything Shyamalan has done since this movie makes me like it less. The characters are wonderfully drawn and there is genuine heart and genuine scares. I'm a little put off by the last 10 seconds of the film, and the premise leaves a lot to be desired on reflection. But damn if that home movie scene doesn't stick out as one of the most frightening things ever put on screen...
Rated 26 Jul 2010
94
97th
I HATE MEL GIBSON, but this is one of my most favourite movies. How you say? M. Night Shyamalan I say. This is when everyone started thinking he was falling from his pedistool. I don't think so. 'Are you the kind that sees signs, that sees miracles? Or do you believe that people just get lucky? Or, look at the question this way: Is it possible that there are no coincidences' That qoute alone shows how amazing this movie is. James Newton Howards score is epic aswell.
Rated 24 Nov 2010
40
31st
I almost thought that I missed something after Signs finished. Turns out, I didn't; there just wasn't anything there to miss. The most developed character didn't act like a normal human being would, and despite the fact that Signs was marketed to be an alien invasion film, that's not what it ended up being. It's a character drama, one that there isn't much point in seeing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
75th
Ranks third on the list of four Shyalaman movies, that being said, it's still heads and shoulders above its competition. Definitely some horrifying moments and some interesting camera work.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
70
55th
70.3.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
80
43rd
They are only here to make noise
Rated 28 Mar 2011
80
68th
This is a film I know I rated higher than I should, but it holds a certain place in my heart as the first really suspense movie that got in my head. I saw it in theaters when I was 11 and it really did creep me out despite the fact the aliens had the most retarded weakness. When I watch horror, I find that I'm usually more scared when less is shown of whatever the evil thing is and doesn't base scares only on shocks and grotesque imagery. This film mostly does that correctly.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
60
37th
The Aliens are allergic to water? I'm allergic to movies with shitty plot twists.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
10
1st
Most preposterous movie I've ever seen. And I've seen other Shamalyan films.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
74
56th
Genuinely suspenseful and gripping up until the latter half when it just all sort of falls apart... what a twist.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
100
86th
Though the replay value is very low, you have to see this movie at least once, maybe twice.
Rated 27 Jun 2011
46
36th
Despite creating a somewhat hypnotic, almost enthralling atmosphere, Shyamalan's aliens really sucked at killing and/or kidnapping humans.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
91st
An awesome addition to M. Knight Shamylan's legacy! Alien thrillers aren't always all they're cracked up to be, but this one uses subtle alien appearances, which actually strengthens the suspense aspect of this exciting film. Very dramatic, very good. Mel Gibson is a force to be reckoned with!
Rated 21 Aug 2009
83
71st
A great movie with very good performances. The story is also great, everything seems to point that it's a must see movie.
Rated 10 Dec 2012
56
23rd
Another great Shyamalan concept destroyed by hokey acting, hazy direction, and a lack of ability to craft a satisfying conclusion.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
70
50th
Hey, I actually liked Signs!
Rated 29 Jan 2012
61
41st
This is the neutral point between in Shyamalan's career. It's suspenseful for the most part but it all comes crashing down when the film reaches what could possibly be the largest plot hole in the history of cinema: water.
Rated 01 Dec 2015
97
95th
A
Rated 25 Jun 2017
71
45th
Despite its simple-minded philosophy, Signs is a tense, bone-chilling experience.
Rated 07 Mar 2008
95
83rd
Beautiful, tragic in places, and frightening--a very good, thoughtful, entertaining film. I found it surprisingly moving, with all sorts of unexpected twists that kept me guessing.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
44th
Excellent little story about a man regaining his faith practically ruined by a poorly thought out premise.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
60
65th
People let the horrible reveal at the end cloud thier judgement on this flick a little too much (Water?! WTF!!!! there got it out of my system). Until the last ten minutes the film keeps you for the most part teetering edge of seat-like. Also I'm sure people's bias against faith and religion plays a large part in the hatred of this film as well.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
70
75th
The first hour or so were really great, but after you actually see the alien, most of the suspense is gone.
Rated 14 Apr 2009
67
43rd
Movie was pretty good, minus the aliens being at the center of it. Remove the aliens and make the movie about a family dealing with the fallout of something like a... tornado or something, and you might have cinema gold.
Rated 26 Nov 2009
98
95th
I loved it. Night's best work.
Rated 25 Feb 2013
84
75th
After avoiding this movie for years for "I just don't wanna" reasons because I'm not big on Gibson, I really loved this movie. The best ET type film I've seen yet.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
40th
Aliens who flew across our galaxy to invade Earth despite the fact that they are not ale to open a door? No, thanks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
Amazing writing and acting, Shyamalan proved with Signs that he doesn't have to have a twist to make an amazing film. Okay, so there is a LITTLE twist, but not much. Good child actors and tearjerking scenes.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
80
83rd
This was the last good movie the Shyamalan has done. Everything he has done since this movie has been garbage. Even though this was a slow paced movie, it was good at building suspense and it did have its moments of humor, like Gibson trying to be tough or the tin foil hats that they were wearing to keep the aliens from reading their minds. Well acted especially from the up and coming Rory Culkin and Abigail Breslin. Well acted by the rest of the cast as well.
Rated 09 Sep 2016
65
45th
It was going very good until the end, which was so stupid I became enraged when I saw this back in 2003. I have since calmed down enough to admit the majority of the movie is effective and good. But seriously eat shit with that ending.
Rated 14 Sep 2008
82
76th
Although the story may not be the most inventive one, I like how it is put together and told. I like the characters, too, so that the movie is an entertaining piece.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
68
23rd
Tad silly. Water???
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
It doesn't hold up to many repeat viewings (and, yeah, the ending is a little silly), but the tension and drama that builds the first time is undeniably eerie and powerful - and especially remarkable since it mostly stems from nothing but dialogue.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
3
45th
Shoddy themes don't ruin an otherwise intense and suspenseful movie. Highly rewatchable.
Rated 20 Jun 2009
60
32nd
Water, huh?
Rated 02 Aug 2010
55
12th
I didn't believe the aliens, and Grahams crisis of faith didn't touch me at all. That was the two most important elements of the movie. I did like the photography and the atmosphere. The two kids played memorably. Not enough to carry the movie though.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
73
69th
one of Shyamalan's best about invasions that wanna communicate to human kind . Mel Gibson is good .
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
78th
I liked the use of space and sound in the film. The characters were good and there were some good jump moments.
Rated 31 May 2009
65
15th
Like Gibson. This film was just dumb. The premise was dumb. The initial fear build was good. Too bad there was movie to go with the build up. Expect better from this director. He is way better than this effort.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
90
85th
i really enjoyed this movie
Rated 12 Dec 2009
92
72nd
I cannot believe how well Night combined an alien invasion movie with a super-sweet tragedy/drama. And the acting-the acting was beyond superb!!
Rated 03 Aug 2017
73
77th
An awesome job at building suspense, almost ruined by a ridiculous and pointless twist.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
94th
Possibly Shyamalan's best work in my opinion. I continue to enjoy the way Shyamalan can weave a theme into supernatural stories.
Rated 14 Jun 2008
70
76th
good movie
Rated 17 Feb 2009
77
17th
this movie could have been great had shyamalan showed more alien and less winy kids and wimpering papa scenario. The ending scene with the alien was beautiful and I only wish I could have seen that throughout the entire movie.
Rated 09 Aug 2014
36
6th
How? How do people legitimately enjoy this?! The only conclusion I can come to is real aliens got into their heads to make them think the acting isn't horrible, the plot isn't self-serving, the logistics aren't a complete joke, and the other million things wrong with it don't exist. Well if these aliens are also killed by water, hopefully they avoid our planet, WHICH IS MORE THAN 70% WATER!
Rated 08 Sep 2009
55
20th
It would be better if it was tagged a comedy.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
82
64th
The first half is amazing. Not that big on the second half, because the tension stopped getting cranked up after the infamous news-cast scene.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
78th
It gets better and better the more I see it, like most M. Night movies.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
70
12th
A big-budget, full length Twighlight Zone episode.
Rated 16 Jan 2011
88
80th
loved the movie
Rated 15 Jan 2009
86
80th
One of shymalan's best, love this idea for an invasion presented from a common family's point of view. Heroism is chopped down to deep internal conflict and doubt.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
50th
Good use of humor and quirky dialect but the movie lost big points with me when they actually showed the aliens. Without the drama of not knowing what they were facing, the movie lost its edge. "Swing away" was a bit predictable
Rated 05 Nov 2018
84
64th
The ending is mostly carried by James Newton Howard's amazing score to be sure. In the end Signs is a wonderfully directed early success from M. Night Shyamalan. Mel Gibson gives a worthy performance and the themes are carefully planned and still open to interpretation. Another case that the fallen director should have stuck with what he was good at to begin with.

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