Signs

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Chris F Signs is a lot of fun - a Sci-Fi movie that would be enjoyable for just about anyone. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Wendel L Direção: Bom Atuação: Bom Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Ok Soundtrack: Ok Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Spike D To date, one of the only films to successfully marry Christian theodicy with an alien invasion. Scary as all hell, too. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Does signs have a few plot holes, yes. But still, I can't get over the excellent tension and drama that this movie provides and I think out of every horror movie I've seen, this one spooked me the most. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Audience Member Growing up in the early 2000s, watching Signs was a thrilling yet surprisingly comforting experience. For a kid raised on a mix of family-friendly films and the occasional adventure thriller, Signs was a gateway into the world of suspense without being outright terrifying. It had the eerie atmosphere of a sci-fi horror, but it felt more like a puzzle to be solved rather than a nightmare to escape. What made Signs great for kids of that era was its balance of mystery and human connection. While the premise involved aliens and crop circles—ideas that might seem terrifying to a child—it was never about jump scares or grotesque imagery. Instead, it focused on family, faith, and how ordinary people dealt with extraordinary situations. The scariest moments, like hearing strange sounds on the baby monitor or seeing a silhouette in the cornfields, were more about building tension than terrorizing the audience. For a kid, it felt like you were in on a grand mystery, following along as the family pieced together clues, rather than watching helplessly from behind the sofa. One of the most striking aspects of Signs is how the seemingly bad fortunes or ailments of the family are ultimately used for their survival. As a child, it might not be immediately obvious, but looking back, it’s a powerful lesson about fate and purpose. Take Bo’s obsession with leaving half-full glasses of water around the house—what seems like a quirky, annoying habit turns into a lifesaving act when the water becomes a weapon against the aliens. Morgan’s asthma, which initially feels like a tragic weakness, prevents him from inhaling toxic gases, saving his life in a critical moment.When the alien invades their home during the climax of the film, Merrill’s ability to swing for the fences becomes their key to defeating it. Graham, after regaining his faith, remembers his wife’s dying words: “Tell Merrill to swing away.” It’s as if all of Merrill’s life—his triumphs and failures—led to this moment. The bat he used during his baseball days, combined with Bo’s water-filled glasses, becomes the weapon that saves the family. And then there’s Graham, a former preacher who lost his faith after his wife’s death. His journey back to belief is not just about religion but about learning to trust in the interconnectedness of their lives—that even the worst moments serve a greater purpose. In the end, Signs wasn’t just a movie about alien invasion; it was a story of resilience, family, and the small miracles hiding in everyday life. This film was a perfect blend of adventure and heart. It taught us that even in the scariest of times, love and faith could pull us through, and sometimes the very things we think are burdens might just be the keys to our survival. Looking back, Signs was a brilliant introduction to suspense, offering mystery without overwhelming fear, and a heartwarming tale wrapped in the guise of an alien thriller. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Michael V It's not like they didn't warn us. Signs is a 2002 American science fiction horror film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan 🌽 It’s good 🙂 Worth a watch. I’d recommend it if you like this genre 👍🏼 A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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