Signs (2002)Movies

Movies from Film Forum, 08/01/02Director M. Night Shyamalan may be moviegoers' last hope for a meaningful blockbuster this summer. The rising star has directed two films that rose above the standards of their genre to become powerful and haunting dramas. The Sixth Sense looked like a ghost story, but it became a movie about overcoming our personal fears. Likewise, the underrated Unbreakable transcended its comic book style to become a powerful parable about using one's gifts responsibly.According to advance reviews of Shyamalan 's new film Signs, viewers may not get what they're expecting. Previews show us a movie about the paranormal and spooky invaders. But critics insist that in the end, the movie is more interested in faith than extra-terrestrials.In a review posted today, Douglas LeBlanc...