Signs (2002)

Film details
View on IMDb ↗CastMel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, Cherry Jones, M. Night Shyamalan, Patricia Kalember, Ted Sutton, Merritt Wever, Lanny Flaherty
Review
"What makes Signs such an odd but enthralling film is the way its story is open to interpretation. Taken literally, it's War of the Worlds populated with characters carrying a lot of baggage. At the same time, it's a metaphor for faith and an examination of how beliefs shape reality. In fact, the surreal and detached atmosphere offers debate for what exactly is "real" in this movie. Enough peculiarities pop up here and there to make you wonder... If you're not interested in symbolism with your cinema, rest assured that Signs also boasts a good deal of thrills at face value. Tension and unease abound, and the movie has its fair share of sudden jolts and monsters in unseen places." - Andrew Manning, Radio Free
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