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. 

Discussion Points:

-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.

Raised Questions:

-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?

Time stamps:

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 Critics’ 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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