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Signs (2002)
3/4 of a masterpiece
This movie is best approached by not expecting a great sci-fi event. It is another subtle, understated film; more like Unbreakable than The Sixth Sense. It suffers from the same fate as most Stephen King novels. There is no way that the ending can stand up to to the tension and anticipation that is built during the film. In this case the ending seems almost an afterthought. The film itself is a quiet, multi-layered thriller that slowly builds to an edge of your seat experience, marred only by an anti-climactic ending. In summary, I felt as if I'd watched a Twilight Zone episode, and that's not really a bad thing. 6/10
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
A great dark comedy
This movie is almost an homage to John Waters. It has the same feel and off center take on things. Very funny and well worth your time. Warning: if you are a serious homophobe, this movie is likely to make you uncomfortable. At least that was the reaction a friend of mine had after watching it. But that aside, my full endorsement. 7/10 rating