SIGN
SIGN

SIGN

2011TV ShowReturning Series1 SeasonJapanese

It's been two years since Douji became deaf and lost the purpose in his life. One evening when he goes to the club where his big brother works, he meets a dancing boys team and finds out that even if he can't hear what people say he can still feel the music's vibrations and dance. Then he decides to join the dancing team and soon discovers a whole new world.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users71%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

Graham Hess, a former Episcopal minister who lost his faith after his wife's death, discovers a series of mysterious crop circles appearing on his farm. As these phenomena escalate, involving his brother Merrill and two children, Morgan and Bo, Graham grapples with the inexplicable events and the potential return of his faith. The family finds themselves at the center of a global extraterrestrial invasion.

Critical Reception

M. Night Shyamalan's 'Signs' garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, strong performances, and unsettling premise, many found the film's plot revelations and overall execution to be less compelling than the director's previous works. The pacing and the eventual explanation for the alien presence were points of contention for some.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its palpable sense of dread and suspenseful atmosphere.
  • Mel Gibson's performance as the conflicted father was a notable highlight.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an unsatisfying resolution to the alien mystery.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and the performances of the main cast, particularly Mel Gibson. However, many found the ending to be a letdown, with some feeling the explanation for the alien events was anticlimactic or overly simplistic.

Fun Fact

The design of the aliens was intentionally kept vague and unseen for most of the film to heighten suspense, with director M. Night Shyamalan only revealing their appearance briefly at the end.

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