Signs

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Signs

PG-13

2002

1h 46m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

Drama

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Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.

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Critics Consensus

With Signs, Shyamalan proves once again an expert at building suspense and giving audiences the chills.

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

03/16/2020

Signs is a tense experience; even the opening credits lunge at your throat with orchestral shrieks. It may one day reveal itself as a minor classic, a new Invasion of the Body Snatchers for the manufactured scare of its day.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

01/03/2019

2/4

It's the content that's to blame. Signs works on a confused storyboard. What's Shyamalan trying to say anyways? Nothing, or rather a bit too much.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

04/17/2015

A+

Signs was the film that sparked the desire that led to the purchase of a camera, many short films, and a love of movies that hasn't left me to this day.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Dec 10

4.5/5

Signs succeeds not only as a suspenseful alien invasion film, but as a deeply moving family drama. Great dialogue and characters pull the viewer into the emotional core of the story, and make the tension all the more poignant.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 18

4.5/5

"Shyamalan’s classic sci-fi drama Signs is both a thrilling celebration of the genre and a poignant exploration of the purpose behind life’s random tragedies."

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

08/25/2024

8/10

The scares are expertly handled; there’s an undeniable cleverness to the idea that a potential alien invasion could re-instill religious ardor just as it terrorizes an unprepared community.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 17h

Signs is a gripping sci-fi thriller that proves atmosphere and emotion can be more powerful than spectacle. M. Night Shyamalan builds dread through quiet moments, eerie sound design, and a story that feels intimate rather than global. Mel Gibson delivers a raw performance as a grieving father facing both an alien threat and a crisis of faith, while Joaquin Phoenix brings warmth and nervous humor as his loyal brother. The film’s restraint makes every glimpse of the creatures terrifying, especially the iconic home video scene that still chills years later. Beneath the suspense, Signs explores coincidence, purpose, and how tragedy can shape belief, giving the story surprising heart. The farmhouse setting, subtle score, and carefully layered script pull everything together into a tense, emotional ride. It’s a movie that lingers after the credits, reminding us that fear works best when it’s personal. Signs remains a memorable, rewatchable classic that balances thrills with soul. Very moving

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Yasser A.

@aloy305 Nov 10

The movie is very well made with great action and great acting Mel Gibson is the best

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Calder B.

@Calder Nov 2

Great theming and everything was tide in well together

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Paulina k

Nov 1

It's absolutely absurd that a movie based and filmed in the US doesn't have any firearm. This is an incredible comedy tho.

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Alexander S

Oct 20

Signs is a masterclass in building tension and suspense, with a mystery that's both captivating and unsettling. The cast's portrayal of a tight-knit family adds an extra layer of emotional depth to the film. With its eerie atmosphere and pulse-pounding alien encounters, Signs is undoubtedly one of M. Night Shyamalan's most impressive works. Grading: B+

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Dave H

Oct 13

Just too slow. Somethings didn't make any sense. Good actors, but bad writing.

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Synopsis

Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Producer: M. Night Shyamalan, Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer
Screenwriter: M. Night Shyamalan
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Blinding Edge Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Frightening Moments)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 2, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $228.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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