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'Signs' Movie Review Capsule

Signs

by Lee Tistaert

Here you will find reviews (of any rating status, but must be well written and no major spoilers attached) and scoop on M. Night Shyamalan's film, Signs, opening on August 2 that are currently online. Considering my hope is to capture as many early (online) reviews as possible until official movie critics release their critiques, if you know of any review that is not listed here, let me know, and please include the name of the site and the specific URL to find it, and I will consider it.


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For all those folks who are convinced Signs doesn't have a twist, I'm going to enlighten those who've seen it with a possible "take" of this movie that Shyamalan didn't directly point out (and could prove that there's more to the eye than what Shyamalan verbally places on-screen). Listening to its soundtrack, lots of things suddenly clicked in for me (been three months since I've seen it) and because I don't think a significant group of people are going to realize the possible "tricks" behind this flick, I am planning on a column by the end of the weekend or by Monday (giving time for visitors to see Signs themselves). It is highly recommended that only those who see it over the weekend view the (column) material, as spoilers are guaranteed to be in the bunch. Until then, enjoy one of the largest anticipated movie weekends of 2002.

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'Noel' has dropped by a link to a site surrounding the whole crop circles phenomenon for those interested: http://www.cropcircleconnector.com/index2.html

'Signs' Review by J. Robert Parks
URL:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/click/movie-1114791/reviews.php?critic=all&sortby=default&page=1&rid=742325

Quote: "Intelligent thriller that reminds us of the importance of craft and storytelling."

I've tried to attach a few negative reviews here, but just about every one I've come across has mentioned one spoiler or another within the review. Thus the reason for the purely positives here. If you know of a negative status one that doesn't include details, feel free to email me with the info.

'Signs' Review
by
The Movie Guy
URL:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/click/movie-1114791/reviews.php?critic=all&sortby=default&page=1&rid=741698

Quote: "Everything from the score, the camera, sound effects and the script is intense."

'Signs' Review by SPAMINATOR
URL: http://66.216.25.192/MovieReviews/SignsSpam.html

Quote: "The way they use a basement or a cornfield to create tension is amazing."

'Signs' Review by Shane
URL: http://66.216.25.192/MovieReviews/SignsWillie.html

Quote: "A great movie if you want good scares."

The official site for Signs has released some MP3 file remix clips from the soundtrack for the movie, though for some odd reason I cannot seem to reach the music...I'd like to know if anyone else is having similarity troubles. I click the files, but after a few seconds the page completely halts and nothing happens (is it downloading during this time?). It's a mystery...

Though an old article, I just ran into a neat thing about Signs at USAToday.com that is worth taking a glance for those eager to see the film.

M. Night Shyamalan hosted a special on ABC on Monday night (July 22) surrounding the general public's biggest fears and instances where people survived horrifying experiences. While I did think one of the clips they played from Signs was off-limits territory (didn't reveal much, but it was probably one of the closest hints the ad-campaign's ever gotten to the actual plot), it likely sent many viewers' interest skyrocketing. The special was fairly interesting in general, though I did think Shyamalan was trying a little too hard to be "dark" and "creepy" at certain moments of his hosting.

While off topic from the episode, I am planning on one more column on Signs, discussing all the little details that could drive this film to "event picture" status. That will probably be coming up during the week of the film's debut (or the weekend before).

'Signs' Review by Vince Leo
URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~qwipster/signs.htm

Quote: "One of the scarier movies in recent years."

'Signs' Review by Wee Willie

URL: http://66.216.25.192/MovieReviews/SignsWillie.html

Quote: "M. Night manages to wring more suspense (and entertainment) from a trip upstairs in a farmhouse than Raimi and Lucas did in both of thier respective blockbusters this summer."

Yahoo has posted a bunch of promotional clips on the film. While none contain any real substantial spoilers, I highly suggest skipping out on "In the Cornfields" and "There's a Monster Outside My Door", as it creates a much bigger effect in theaters (trust me). Otherwise, take a look >>

'Signs' Review
by Lee Copeland

URL: http://www.projectorbooth.com/movies/movie.asp?movie=752&review=866

Quote: "Perhaps the director's best film yet."

'Signs' Review by Eric C.
URL: http://www.myreelreview.com/review.asp?ReviewID=166

Quote: "Signs is one of those movies that keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through."

'Signs' Review
by Capone

URL: http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=12724

Quote: "It is a film that exists in a sea of tension, and it almost never lets up."

'Signs' Review by Stephen L.
URL: http://www.moviefreak.com/dita/signs_a.htm

Quote: "Not only does the film draw you in, but it creates an event so big, scary, and real that it kind of redefines the 'suspense' genre."

'Signs' Review by Lee T.
URL: http://66.197.136.213/MovieReviews/SignsLee.html

Quote: "A nearly masterpiece in the genre of mystery and suspense."