Sean and Sarah review one of their favourite films, M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002). They once again examine what the top critics think, before embarking on an in-depth dive into the film.
-The way this film divides people.
-The Bad Reviews return!
-The laser focus of this film.
-Sean isn't happy to be taught how to pronounce a word by Sarah, someone from the South.
-Sarah and Sean wonder if people trust mainstream critics anymore.
-Whether people consider films art or content.
-Studios treating the audience as if they are wrong.
-The VERY outside interference in this film.
-Sean and Sarah DISAGREE regarding a character.
-Sarah thinks the time setting is ambiguous.
-Merrill's 'miracle' and Graham's loss of faith.
-The way that brothers (Graham and Merrill) interact.
-The lack of a female role in the family.
-Sean is horrified by the idea of a sequel to this film.
-Have you met anyone who is on the fence about this film?
-Are you fed up of 'faffy' words in critic's reviews?
-Why are reviews always trying to be funny?
-Do people need to stop comparing this to 'The Sixth Sense' (1999)?
-Why do people talk to Graham in a strange way?
-Did the ending pay off for you?
-Would Sarah and Sean's sarcasm be welcome in America?
-How good is Cherry Jones?
-Why won't the family call a vet?
-Is this Mel Gibson's best performance?
-Why does Sarah love a dinner party scene?
-Do the aliens have a sense of vengeance?
-What is the film actually about?
0:20 Introduction to Film Reviews
1:39 Chasing the Right Tone
3:05 Bad Reviews and Polarizing Opinions
7:38 Diving into Rotten Tomatoes
11:22 Criticsâ Takes on Signs
11:31 The Weight of Expectations
16:15 Critiquing Film Criticism
27:34 Audience Reactions to Signs
47:52 Analysing Character Dynamics
52:01 The Emotional Core of the Film
59:16 Themes of Grief and Loss
1:06:16 Community Responses to Crisis
1:18:50 The Timelessness of Signs
1:24:15 Eerie Settings and Rural America
1:32:02 Notable Characters and Their Impact
1:38:29 The Role of Communication
2:01:11 Emotional Connections and Relationships
2:14:47 The Alien Threat Emerges
2:27:41 Regaining Faith and Purpose
2:34:32 Critiquing Modern Cinema
2:42:06 Reflections on Humanity and Hope
2:43:55 Final Thoughts and Farewells
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