When I first saw Signs, it was in a movie theatre on opening night.
I was disappointed- stuck on logical inconsistencies, disturbed by the somber silences, and very, very upset by the unexpectedly gut-wrenching scenes. I?d not been ready for the movie.
When it came out on DVD, I bought it. I didn?t take it out of the cellophane for an entire month. When I did, I sat down with grim determination to give it another chance- not something I would have ordinarily done.
I am pleased to say that the second viewing was far more enjoyable (as were all subsequent viewings, which have been legion). As with all of his movies, I seem to notice new and fascinating layers of complexity. Although The Village is my favorite of his movies, Signs is often in the DVD player at my home.