Not the typical movie
346591
Not the typical movie, which I enjoyed. I love how it all ties in at the end.
2565979
Great actors!  Interesting story telling.  I like movies that are different.  This is definitely different from the norm.
1769454
Unbreakable is one of those movies that you watch and then find yourself thinking about it for the next few weeks.  You keep noticing things as you mull it over and over in your mind.  Unbreakable is about a lot of things, but not comic books.  Comic books are just a cover for what this movie was truly about.  It is about the never-ending battle between good and evil, the dependance of good and evil upon each other in order to exist, weaknesses, and about fulfilling one's true destiny.  If you are looking for an shoot-em-up car chase movie, this isn't for you.  This movie has a deliberately slow pace, with surreal climaxes, and an ending that will leave you with questions.  It is a movie for those who like to think.  I could watch this movie over and over again.
384291
With some movies its really hard to say what you liked or didn't like without spoiling the movie.  This is one of those movies.  It was good and has some very engaging events.  I could related to and step into the struggles of the characters even without having known the same trials. The story is creative and pushes the boundaries I think of what is commonly seen on screen.  I don't know from experience but I wonder if it is also a potentially realist look at the actual twist and turns of life, especially for single men -- whether gay or straight.  This is a movie I would watch again.
1176985
This is a different kind of a movie, not because of the really bad acting.
But because it talks about the French - Algerian war, and even if it is through
the eyes of a legionnaire, it raises some interesting points about the past of
the "civilized" west. Of course, such themes could not be all that popular in
the anti-Arab world of today, but still it is an interesting movie, if you can go
through all the bad acting as I said
4451517
Not a one dimensional story.  Worth seeing more than once.
3647779
This was a very unusual movie for its genre. S&M is often misunderstood and the depiction of it's violence is often shown to the extreme (note the Saw movies). To see something like this, that is serious,  realistic and well acted is a revelation. Although a little slow moving for me it held my interest throughout. Anyone interested in the S&M scene would enjoy watching this movie, especially since it is not deragotory or demeaning in any way to the characters or how it is expressed.

Those looking for something that is unique and independent in nature should also find this movie well acted,  interesting and informative.
2127121
Really liked this movie. Very different from the usual western.
2430014
You have to have an open mind when watching this. It's not about connecting with the characters, but more so about you watching their journey from thinking like children-where love doesn't exist, except between two sisters, to a world of becoming young women. As you venture through their journey, you see jealousy, feelings of abandonment, and the struggle of child versus young woman.

This movie will be boring for those of you who are used to Hollywood movies of today. Or for those of you who are expecting sex, drugs, and violence.

As for my take on the movie, I felt it was beautifully done. I felt the bond between the two sisters, and understood their quirky relationship. I enjoyed watching both characters grow in their rightful ways and seeing them exposed to the world outside of their world. The ending was VERY unexpected and a huge twist.
533699
This movie was great. The acting was amazing, and all of the characters had their own reasons and point of view. It was an interesting take on the moral dilemmas that come with genetic engineering and the cost of helping someone. I started crying multiple times in the movie, and the feeling was all there. However, it was very different than the book (which is why I saw it in the first place). They missed out on an entire character (Julia), and her relationship with Campbell Alexander, as well as Jesse's subplot of starting fires. Thirdly, most of the movie is focused around the family life, in contrast to the book, which is most directly about the law suit. Lastly, the ending is completely different. All in all, if you are looking for a movie version of the book, it is not for you. However, if you are looking for heartwarming yet heartbreaking movie about how a family deals with cancer, I would highly recommend.
4433820
Not your typical film - great story that resonates with you.  We very much enjoyed watching this movie.  Well done!
4705832
It was a good movie with an unexpected plot. If you are the type of person who takes things personally, this is not the movie for you.
307311
Definitely not your typical Romantic Comedy.  More of a guy movie than a chick flick in my opinion.  Definitely worth a watch!
914249
This movie is not for everyone. However, that being said, I think this movie is more thought provoking than most movies you could waste your time watching.

This movie affected me, disturbed me, and made me realize how corrupt people actually are. This movie is stunning.
1772421
Not a movie, but a film.  A modern work that will affect you.  It is its own thing.

I know, not very helpful.  I was greatly bothered by this movie.  And yet I went and rewatched it a month later.

This is not a typical flick.  To get something from it, you have to invest something of yourself.  Thought, comparison, revelation.  You have to do some heavy lifting.

If you're not up for that, fine, go watch a Michael Bay flick or some Star Wars.  It's OK, we all enjoy those movies.

But I think that Coen Brothers fans and followers of Kubrick will know this heavy lifting of which I speak.  You will study this film, and see just what it is doing, and how it is a study of humanity.  And as you watch this film, you become part of the study and may figure out something of your own humanity.
1833183
This movie depicts an affair that evolves and becomes something more for each of the participants. It is not for those that want fantasy, for it portrays two seemingly normal people committing adultery for his and her own reasons.  What served the plot is showcasing each persons life within their marriages, and the decision to betray their spouses.  It is not a happy movie, and it is not a morality tale, but I found it real and well acted.
4109437
Ok, I've read a few of the negative reviews that people did on this movie so I thought I'd take the time to defend it for all of you who haven't seen the film but are considering buying it.
Signs was not your typical alien invasion movie.  There aren't any dazzling special effects.  There's no graphic alien attack scenes.  There are no images of the usual global chaos that generally accompany an alien invasion.  This was no "Independence Day" type movie.
Rather than doing the usual Alien movie, Shyamalan decides to take a different approach.  If you've seen The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, you should already be familiar with his directing style.  Rather than making a big movie centered around a big event, he takes things to a more personal level.  He takes a character living what appears to be a typical or small life and gives them some extraordinary circumstance to deal with.  Its not about everyone else when it comes to his movies.  The story is never REALLY about the weird events, but rather, about the character's experiences with them.
I really think some people were disappointed in Signs because it wasn't at all what they expected.  They went into the movie thinking it would be all the things I listed that it was not.
Now I'll tell you what it was and hopefully you'll take the time to watch this movie and enjoy it as much as I did.
This was a movie full of both humor and suspense.  Signs is about a family and how they come together to deal with the idea that not only are we not alone in the universe, but that aliens might be preparing an invasion.  Shyamalan manages to make us laugh at all the right moments as well as make us jump back with surprise.  He has a real way of catching us off guard which is one of the reasons why I loved Signs.  Just when you begin to relax, something exciting or scary or strange will happen to put you back on the edge of your seat.
But more importantly, Shyamalan adds something new to the usual formula of alien movies.  He puts the element of faith into the plot.  Not only is the lead character (Mel gibson) dealing with the idea of aliens attacking, but he's also trying to deal with the death of his wife and his lost faith.  The alien invasion causes him to ask the question, does everything happen for a reason?  Or are we all on our own here?
But make no mistake, this is not a movie I'd let a child see.  It gets pretty scary at times so if you're not one who enjoys getting freaked out every 10 minutes, Signs is not for you.
If you are one who enjoys great films... rent or buy signs.  It's one of the best movies I've seen all year.