Signs

[Ron-P]

Signs (http://bventertainment.go.com/movies/signs/)

Looks Intriguing. Most likely I'll wait for the DVD. But, if it is anything like Unbreakable, it'll be good. At least it does not look like it has anything in common with the "I see dead people movie".


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[juice21]

yeah, i've saw the trailer in theater's and got pretty excited about this moive. it looks promising...

i too agree that unbreakable was a much better movie than that 'i see dead people movie'...

[Ron-P]

Anyone see it? I'm picking the DVD tomorrow, it'll be a blind purchase but I've heard many good things about it.


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[polkatese]

I saw the movie, I don't hink it's that great. It started off pretty convincing, but later on, the script became a bit too farfetched, with the ending somewhat anti climax.....and I am one of those guys that think patriot was great (nothing like braveheart, though) ...my 2 cents

[JSK2003]

I haven't seen it yet but I am planning on picking it up on Tuesday when it's released on DVD. Best Buy is advertising it for $14.99.

-JSK

[Frank Z]

Saw it at the theater, not to bad, but I would recommend a rental first.

[scottvamp]

Wow! dug this one up. Had huge hopes for M. Night. Unbreakable was a big let down. Also he does not pay enough attention to A/V quality. Mixed reviews on Signs. Was excited. Heard that is was very suspenceful to the point of bordom and waiting for the big finish - and - and - has been said that it is the worst ending to a movie ever. Anyway - this will be a rental.
As long as M. Night keeps breaking that 100 mill barrier at the box office the movies will keep a rolling - I hope they get better.

[jbowl]

I really liked it. But than I've liked all of M. Night's stuff.

If you treat it as an action flick, you'll be disappointed. It's more of a thinking movie. Man loses faith, regains faith. Feel good kinda stuff.

The little girl is great. She has a line something like

"There's a monster outside my window can I have a drink of a water?

All run together spoken with no emotion, funny.

[avelanchefan]

I'm picking it up. scottvamp sold me. He hated Unbreakable (like most people) so I think I will love this movie.:)

Seriously though I loved Unbreakable, so for me this is a must buy....well that and the fact that I have 200+ dollars in X-mas money (gift certificates) to spend at Best Buy.

[Billm57]

I thought it sucked..the trailers make it look good but it was a big disappointment for me

[Ron-P]

I'm in the did not care for The Sixth Sense, but loved Unbreakable camp so I'll pick it up.


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[kberg]

Regarding "Signs", the icon above represents my opinion.

[MxStYlEpOlKmAn]

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[scottvamp]

Mx - you probably just SPOILED the movie for alot of people. A$$!!!
Can someone please teach Mx proper "spoiler" etitquite??
Freaking Rookie!!!!!!
Wow!!!!!:supermad:

[shepx2]

Mx - you probably just SPOILED the movie for alot of people. A$$!!!


No ****.




Shep

[RuSsMaN]

God, WHAT AN ASS. Thank God I saw Scott's post in the screen and DID NOT READ Sid's post.

Hello, McFly???? Don't DO that **** again. Sheesh.

I thought Unbreakable was pretty damn cool, and 6th Sense was worth the watch at least. I've bought Unbreakable, only seen 6th Sense once, in theater.

Cheers,
Rooster

[begbie]

Very disappointing ending.

I find Shaylaman's (or whatever the his name is) movies- not very enjoyable on repeat viewings. Good for a rental.

[Dr. Spec]

BB is selling Signs and The 6th Sense original single disc version for $25 as a combo purchase. They also have Band of Bros for $75.

We had gift certificates for CC from x-mas, so we went in for a price match. They were out of single disc The 6th Sense, but they did have the $30 Vista Series 2-disc ultimate DD/DTS version of The 6th Sense in stock. I bitched - and won.

So I got Signs, The 6th Sense 2 disc Vista Series, and BOB for less than $100 - a pretty good score.

FWIW, I did not like Unbreakable, but did like 6th Sense. I have never seen Signs, but the woman wanted it.

[kberg]

Excellent choice on getting Band of Brothers. I'm saving up for that one. I think it is the best WW II movie to date.

[Dr. Spec]

Yeah, like SPR only 10 hours worth, which allws for even better character development.

A truly amazing accomplishment and yes - a pinnacle in terms of war movies. I can't imagine it being exceeded, but we can only hope!

CC says they can't keep it in stock for more than a few hours, even at $90.

[avelanchefan]

Ok I just got done watching this and I have to say the transfer to DVD was superb. I am not one to watch horror films but there are some scenes that just plain scared the piss out of me. :eek:

I also thought the musical score was excellent. Not a lot of sub involvement, but your rear surrounds get one hell of a workout. I did not see anything wrong with the ending. Unless you are expecting Independence Day I just don't know how else you could end it.

I highly enjoyed it, and can't wait to watch it again. Well worth the purchase. (I also got the BB deal with the "Dead people movie", my wife liked it, so picking it up for nine bucks instead of 22 was a big savings)

[Dr. Spec]

Just watched it tonight. Agreed - some scenes had us clenching our hands in fright - excellent use of tension.

Video transfer excellent.

This was probably one of the best sounding Dolby Digital 5.1 scores I have heard - bravo. Voices seemed to float in front of the TV and were very rich sounding. Surround channel use and detail level was very impressive.

The LFE track is fabulous with articulation and detail - there is a subtle undercurrent of very deep bass through most of the movie that really lends to the creepiness. There are a few scenes with strong bass that dip into subsonic range - ear pressure but not audible and the couch was slowly vibrating.

[STUFFMD]

I'm with you Dr. Spec great sound track.....You could hear the aliens move around the house.....music ties in very well with the scarier scenes.....best use of music, visual working together in a movie in a long time.
Peace StuffMD

[JSK2003]

I just finished watching Signs and I agree with a few of the above posts. This is definately one to watch at night with the lights off. :)

Overall I really liked this movie. It kept me anticipating each and every scene. There was great use of audio and the video was fantastic as well. I also felt that the director did a fantastic job keeping the story moving forward while not wandering far from the main storyline.

-JSK

[jeff biggs]

I thought that Signs was one of the most well mixed movies that i've heard in a long time. His use of ambient noise in the surrounds is part of the reason his movies are so suspenseful. He seems to take a lot of care not to overuse or load the rears with useless information. When something shows up in the surrounds it seems to have a reason to be there. To me this seems to be the correct way to utilize 5.1. Most movies now days are an exercise in sensory overload, if you are bombarded with enough sound and imagery, you forget how crappy most stories are. I think that Night is a great storyteller and I for one am glad that He understands that his movies don't have to saturate your theater with sound to get his point across.

[Ron-P]

Very well made movie, really enjoyed it. Got creeped out a few times. Not as creepy as The Others, but close.

Did anyone notice. The scene in the house where the camera was focused on the fireplace. To the left, as the camera zoomed in, there was some fairly noticable digital artifacting on the red wall.


Peace Out~:D

[MAP1911]

I bought the DVD on Saturday based upon everyone's posts. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Just one complaint, what kind of a farmer doesn’t own a gun, regardless of their religious beliefs.

[Dr. Spec]

Originally posted by MAP1911
Just one complaint, what kind of a farmer doesn’t own a gun, regardless of their religious beliefs.

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No **** - that crossed my mind about 300 times during the movie- a little anti-gun bias sneaking in here. Like NO ONE - ANYWHERE had any firearms? This was Small Town USA for chrissakes. What about the friggin' military?

Yeah, I know, the story wouldn't have been the same if he just walked up and cut loose with a load of #00 buck, but c'mon!

This story wasn't even about the "you know what's", it was about the loss and subsequent recovery of faith after a trial by fire.

[JSK2003]

As someone who grew up in a similar setting as the movie all I can say is this. Hunting was a way of life growing up.

-JSK

[dylan]

After finally watching Attack of the Clones it reminded me of my initial thoughts after seeing Signs in the theater last summer. I went in to the movie a fan of Shymalan because of Unbreakable, and ended up seeing Signs twice in the theater I liked it so much.

Some Spoilers - Signs vs. Lucas (http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=4907)

[Dr. Spec]

Originally posted by JSK2003
As someone who grew up in a similar setting as the movie all I can say is this. Hunting was a way of life growing up.

-JSK

Let's be even broader in this category. Owning firearms is a way of life in rural towns, and not just for hunting.

I don't know of one farmer who doesn't own a shotgun, a rifle, and a sidearm for hunting, varmint control, putting down injured or sick animals, and defense of property and life.

[PETERNG]

Unless the Director has a secret hint somewhere for this movie, if it's only about faith, on the scale of 0 - 10, this one is about 4.

[Dr. Spec]

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Well, maybe I didn't explain it that well. Clearly, the main point of the movie was to 1) occasionally scare the bejeezus out of the viewer with superb dramatic tension and making the most of showing less instead of more; and 2) show the journey of a man losing, questioning, and ultimately regaining his faith.

It was no ID4, that's for sure - that aspect of the movie IMHO was simply functioning as the catalyst and the vehicle for his whole faith journey. I think MNS intentionally made the details of the outside world sketchy at best - in order to stay focused on the man and his dilemma, not the supposedly greater outside conflict.

[PETERNG]

Originally posted by Dr. Spec


1.Well, maybe I didn't explain it that well. Clearly, the main point of the movie was to 1) occasionally scare the bejeezus out of the viewer with superb dramatic tension and making the most of showing less instead of more; and 2) show the journey of a man losing, questioning, and ultimately regaining his faith.

2.It was no ID4, that's for sure - that aspect of the movie IMHO was simply functioning as the catalyst and the vehicle for his whole faith journey. I think MNS intentionally made the details of the outside world sketchy at best - in order to stay focused on the man and his dilemma, not the supposedly greater outside conflict.

1. I AGREE...STILL, THIS ONE DOES NOT SCARE ME...

2. GOOD POINT, BUT I THINK SINCE HE DID SO WELL ON THE "SIXTH SENSE", I JUST CAN LOWER MY EXPECTATION.

[Ron-P]

I heard on the radio this morning that Mel is directing a new movie, shooting has already begun with the lead character (from the recent 'The Count of Monte Cristo', not sure of his name) playing Jesus Christ. The movie will mainly focus on the last 12 hours of Christ's life and His crucifixion.

Working title is said to be 'Passion'.

That's all that was said. I did some searching and found nothing on the movie. Sounds like it could be very good, if done right and Mel follow's the Bible.


Peace Out~:D

[Ron-P]

Here's a little more info on the movie I just found.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=30497


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[Zero]

Just saw "Signs" but an hour ago...

Didn't do a damn thing for me - movie was a riot - funny, not precisly creative, incredibly flawed,

but..... entertaining.... nonetheless.

[danger boy]

Watched Signs tonight. i did like it, alot in fact. The director like he said.. was trying to bring back the lost art of past directors whereby allowing the audience to let their minds figure out what was going on, when you could only hear sounds. I find this way of story telling very effective. I don't always need or want to see someone die.. if done in a creative way.. it has more impact to the viewer then watching someone take a knife to the chest 25 times. Leave something to the imagination of the viewer, and it makes for a pretty good film in my opinion.

I only rented it.. but i know it'll be one that i buy on payday.

[George Grand]

My wife is a Gibson fan. I bought this DVD for her. I feel it was an incredible waste of money. Unfortuneatly, it was my money. Tension? "Alien". "Signs" was a girlie type feel good movie.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)

[Ron-P]

I had 6 neighbor's over Saturday night for dinner and 'Signs'. It was a blast, 2 of the 3 girls screamed (loud) at several scenes and the third just covered her eyes or turned away. One of the guys jumped a few times as well. Nothing more fun then having 30+ year old women screaming like teenagers. One of the most well done film's I've seen in a long time, very effective in the creepy/suspense department.


Peace Out~:D

[danger boy]

Right on Ron-P i couldn't agree more. I really enjoyed the part where they boarded up the house... very good and effective suspense.

Guess this is turning out to be one of those hate it or like it type movies. Much like Moulin Rouge turned out. I hated Moulin Rouge.

[jbowl]

You'll get flamed for sure.

[danger boy]

jbowl done. thanks for the heads up

[scottvamp]

I hated Moulin Rouge.
I disliked it sooo much - I did not even watch it.
But for the guys that ARE in touch with there "softer" sides.
Following MR coat tail is Chicago. A "fairy" fest for sure.
Sorry Ron:D

[Ron-P]

Well then, I am WAY in touch. I loved Moulin Rouge. At least I'm only 16% gay, must be because of Moulin Rouge.


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[scottvamp]

I'm not telling what % I was. But I do fool around with the Green Fairy.:D

[Ron-P]

Damn, I'd love to get my hands on a bottle of the 'real' stuff and try it. What I could find was extremely expensive.

BTW Scott, 46% isn't too gay :lol:


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[PETERNG]

I paid $25 for both Signs and Unbreakable, I like the Unbreakable better. Still thinking I'm paying too much.

[Ron-P]

Unbreakable is the best of the 3 from M.Night. Excellent film.


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