Signs
Signs is a 2002 film, starring Mel Gibson as a simple farmer trying to raise his kids. Then one day, they discover a crop circle in their corn field. Trying to figure it all out and what it might mean, Gibson has to deal with keep his kids grounded and the line of people that want to ask him what he knows.
Soon, we learn that the crop circle was the fun part as news reports start pouring in about alien landings all over the place. One of the people Gibson knows, points out that they may be afraid of water, since all of the landings have been away from lakes and oceans.
Eventually, an alien does make it to Gibson’s farm; tries to kidnap his son, but the clever Gibson remembers the ‘water.’
Using the half empty water glasses, that just happen to be on top of everything in the house, Gibson defeats the alien, gets his son back, and saves all their lives.
Overall, the film was good. Upon intially seeing it, I did feel like the trailer and advertising was a little misleading. The film focused a lot more on the family and not so much on action. Those action scenes that did come up felt rushed, pushed, and some even felt staged (check the block).
Still a good film though, just wanted more from M. Night Shyamalan.
Budget: $72 million
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring:
Mel Gibson
Joaquin Phoenix
Rory Culkin
Abigail Breslin
Cherry Jones
