By the way, they came to a planet with 70% water because they were harvesting people, not planets. It's kind of a quick line mentioned on the radio broadcast so a lot of people miss it. But it's the same reason we'll risk hostile environments for specific resources too.
but hey, if liquid water hurts them, what about vapor water? i didn’t realize this was a plot hole until know. but there’s water in the air. water in human breath. can t one to earth without being surrounded by water. maybe a desert.
When I first watched this, I kept thinking, "What am I watching?!" The ending was amazing. Every time I watch it, I love it more. The acting, writing, directing and music is superb.
The first glimpse of the alien is easily in the top 5 scariest jump scares in any movie in my opinion. The sound effects and his utterly terrified reaction to seeing the alien really sell it.
The reason this is successful, just like the sixth sense, was the caliber of the actors. Most of his movies are like a flight with a smooth takeoff, smooth flight, a smooth approach followed by a last-minute pilot error and nosedive into the runway due to C list talent.
Signs, 6th Sense, the Village are really good. Objectively. Lady in the water was strange but I liked it. The Happening and Devil reminded me of low budget horror classics and I think they’re really watchable. I’ll defend them.
@@oaf-77 Don't forget Unbreakable, Split and Glass. I didn't like The Happening and I didn't watch Devil but the only indefensible thing he's ever done is The Last Airbender.
@@Ichthyodactyl if you like esoteric 70s horror like Frogs or The Devils Rain or The Brood, you might like The Happening or Devil. unbreakable and split were really good. I don’t want to talk about glass.
The aliens came to Earth despite it being mostly water because they needed humans for some reason. They say "the aliens came to harvest us" in the movie.
When they showed that video of the Mexican kids all upset, and then in an instant the alien crossed the opening to that alley, the kids all screamed - my entire body clenched and goosebumps just washed over my entire body. Creepy, exhilarating and fascinating all in a short 5-10 second clip. I know this movie has its detractors, and it has some definite plot holes, but I loved the way Shamalayan toyed with the idea that this was all probably a hoax, or a misunderstanding - only for the brutal reality to finally be revealed. Movies don;t have to be perfect for me to enjoy them, and I thoroughly enjoyed this film.
A lot of people didn’t like this movie when it came out, but I always loved it.I thought it dealt with faith and how to keep it even when it feels like God a abandoned you.
So glad you watched it. When Dasha says "Extraterrestrial" at 8:55 without rolling her R's. So dang cute. Love it!😊 Thank you for your sweet videos. You are one of my faves fo sho.
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and all the girls in the audience had the same reaction as Dasha did at 17:20 when the alien first appears 😂 It was hard to not to get a little teary-eyed watching Dasha cry, she's such an empathetic soul. I would say the aliens came here to harvest our resources, as the little boy said was likely. Earth is teeming with life and all the things necessary to sustain it, and that would probably be a rarity in the galaxy. That would make it worth the risk for them to come to a planet with so much water. Btw M. Night Shyamalan plays Ray, the guy responsible for the accident that killed Graham's wife, and Rory Culkin, brother of Macaulay Culkin from "Home Alone", plays the son.
"Earth is teeming with life and all the things necessary to sustain it, and that would probably be a rarity in the galaxy. That would make it worth the risk for them to come to a planet with so much water." Jonathang9705. Yes! That was my take. And why it was an interesting juxtaposition to have the action of this invasion that, also in my opinion, deals with a hostile alien race seeing a planet full of harvestable bounty and going for it despite the water hazards, which may be why all the signs and attacks were typically not near any sizable bodies of water, and have the invasion seen through the eyes of a family that lives on a farm where their corn crop looks like it was nearly ready to be harvested. Coincidental ironic symmetry? I admit, the first time I watched it, while I enjoyed it, immensely, I found it a bit simplistic. But in rewatching, I think I began to see a more complex weave to the pattern. The alien weren't looking to inhabit a conquered world, they were simply pillaging what they considered a primitive, easily exploitable target planet. Although, I still have to wonder. Despite their advanced knowledge of interplanetary spaceflight, and all the incredible science they had at their fingers because of it, did they never have a need before of something as simple as a hazmat suit? I mean, why are so many otherwise highly technically advanced alien visitors always seemingly naked?
26:21 - The guy on the radio believes they didn't come to take over; it was a raid to harvest us. Take a bunch of people, then leave. That would explain why they were trying so hard to get into their house.
This movie has particular relevance in todays messed up world. I think it's one of his best as it really does make you feel and think outside of ones normal comfort zones.
The daughter played by actress Abigail Breslin born in 1996 you may recognize from the films Enders Game, Zombieland and Little miss Sunshine. She was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress in Sunshine.
19:55 I like how the family is calm, it felt like it gave the characters a unique take that elevated the movie about standard alien movies, like how the imperturbable the police chief was in Fargo added an extra layer of realism to that movie.
It's no secret that Mel Gibson is a devoutly religious man. So for him to portray a man of the cloth who's lost his faith is very powerful. The aliens in the movie are really just a device to drive the narrative. But I think the real story is the youngsters who played his kids. They were terrific in their respective roles, very believable. I enjoy watching this movie anytime I come across it.
Very true! I really like Shyamalan's movies but this one is far from logic. Life forms that are harmed by water? And even if there were a possibility that an extraterrestrial species is this different to organisms like those we know (made of carbon and water), why would an intelligent species that is affected by water in this way land on a planet where water in its liquid form is nearly omnipresent?
He's wonderful, Hichcock-reminiscent director---but as a writer? After the success of "The Sixth Sense" he apparently thought he was Kubrick mixed with Spielberg. Honestly, I love this movie, despite the wierd logical choices.
@@tubekuloseHave you seen the theory that these are demons, but the characters in the movie just jump to the conclusion that they are aliens? It's an interesting idea with all the religious themes in the movie if they were actually being killed by blessed water.
Dasha" I take it personally when something happens to the dog". Me " I can see Hugo on the couch behind you he is getting lots of love after this movie".
I've followed other reactors on Patreon, but they just cannot compare to Dasha. :( She always watch a film on its terms and pays attention to every little detail. At no point does she make herself the center of attention. Even more important, Dasha is really good at contextualizing and put 2 and 2 together. :D I wish there were more reactors like her.
@@Christobanistanthat is such an unevolved male thing to say. Do you only watch "hot" reactors? There are so many great reaction channels out there that aren't run by beautiful women for you to lust after.
@@barreloffun10 and guys make inappropriate, creepy comments to pretty girls. That's why they're here. Duh. You're intelligent like clay, only not as useful.
@@SurvivorBriWho died and made you censor? Are you the conscience of the "reaction community"? The guy thinks Dasha is hot, he didnt use obscenities. He didn't state that was her only attribute. He's correct about those Bulgarian ladies, they sexualize much of their "community content" to attract male viewers. Dasha has much too much class for that.
@@Christobanistan Dasha blows all the others out of the water by far. So damn cute. And her accent is 11/10. P.S. Don't sweat the internet police whinging. You're not wrong.
What an awesome movie!!! One of my all time favorites. All the coincidences. The little girls water, Merrill's bat, it all tied together perfectly in the end. Wow!!!!
The Aliens aren't afraid of water, it's not what they're weak against. It's a common misconception but the movie actually has an explanation for along with everything else but tends to get forgotten as the movie goes along. Remember, clues are often hidden in plain sight for some of his movies. There was an old Sci-Fi channel featurette that had the cast and director talking about the making of the movie and in that, the director explained that the movie was somewhat inspired by "Wars of the Worlds" and in that movie, the aliens were taken down by microscopic organisms like germs and disease. For this movie, he wanted to tell a similar story but have it focus on a small rural family away from the major invasions happening everywhere else. The resources they sought out in both films are the humans themselves. They were harvesting us. With this in mind, you can take everything presented in this movie, no matter how innocuous and determine why water was something they were "weak" against. Well, anytime the little girl Bo would leave a glass of water somewhere, people would ask why, and she would respond with the reason. "There's something in the water", "Morgan took a sip and it's got his amoebas in it" she was literally explaining what was in the water.
Two things I like about this movie is the theme of everything happens for a reason if you look, and the choice to hardly ever show the creature. This makes for a far more psychological movie with some really good jump scares. Especially the reflection in the TV was great, so watching your reaction to these aspects was really fun.
I’m so glad you reacted to this movie! This is one of my favorite M. Night movies along with ‘The Sixth Sense’, ‘Lady in the Water’, and ‘The Village’! He continues to have some great movies out there too! I hope one day you check 2/3 movies I’ve mentioned! Have a great day, Dasha!
I've never understood why "The Village" and "Lady in the Water" were so hated by the critics. "The Village" is probably in my top 20 favorite horror movies of all time (if you could call it horror).
So in regards as to why does water hurt them, and why they would invade a world with literal oceans, I recommend watching Roanoke Gamings breakdown of it. He does a really good breakdown of the potential genetics that would cause this bizarre weakness as well as a few guesses as to why they invaded. But the short version is essentially these beings evolved on a world with mostly desert like conditions. This led to their cells having a much thinner inner cell wall to allow for a greater level of moisture absorption since water would be scarce and their cells would need to hold as much as possible in response to this. As a consequence though, when hit by a larger amount of water at one time, the cells become overloaded and pop. This can happen with our cells as well, but having evolved on a world with lots of water, it takes a lot more over a longer period of time to come close to anything like that. As to why they invaded, look no further than the way humanity operates. We routinely find ways to live in environments that simply were not meant to support our, or quite frankly most species. Arctic biomes being a decent example. This would naturally carry over to our exploration and colonization of other worlds. If we found a near perfect world that for example suffered from heavy acid rainfalls, we wouldn't wait hundreds or thousands of years for the environment to change, we would still move in, and figure out how to fix it later. The aliens could look at things from a similar standpoint. Move in, fix the problems later. Even more so if they really had run out of resources on their own world and had become desperate for a solution. There is also a fan theory that personally I don't get behind but I at least find interesting and that is the "aliens" are actually demons. Considering the heavy theme of belief, higher powers, destiny, etc. that the movie revolves around, this theory isn't a major stretch. It also covers the water issues. The water in his home is automatically holy water due to his faith. That is why it hurts the demons. And since the majority of the planet's water isn't holy water, they have nothing to fear from lakes, oceans, rain, etc.
Go back and watch when the dogs show aggression. Both times they seem to lunge at a family member (Bo and then Graham), the alien is actually BEHIND the person! And each time, water was being held by the person (in the dogs' bowls). Soooo well written!
😭 oh, Dasha … What an incredible reaction to this Classic Thriller … It’s about the struggle between Fear and Faith. Between suspicion and reality. Thank You for your Tears 😭 meToo… every time
Great reaction Dasha, always appreciate your perspective and depth of emotion. This is a wonderful movie about faith and family as you noted. In case you didn't notice btw - Ray is played by the Director M. Night Shyamalan (who has a part in all of his movies).
Personally I think one of his absolute BEST performances was in "We Were Soldiers". Being an Army veteran, that movie OWNS my feelings, and Gibson is a prymary reason why.
Subscribed! Great review and absolutely great reactions with your jump scares! 😂 I look forward into seeing your movie reactions, past, present, and future.
I love this movie. There's a scene that shows an alien in Passo Fundo. My cousin lives in Passo Fundo. It's a medium size city in southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul 😊
These are the best jump scares I’ve ever seen, can you imagine seeing this in theaters? Love your reactions, they’re so honest and heartwarming - or heartbreaking in this movie!
"When you lose someone you love unfairly you stop believing in miracles" I know this was kind of a throw away line by you but I felt this. I lost my mom suddenly and tragically when I was a teenager, things have never been the same since.
People tend to poke holes in this , thinking its a gotcha moment against bad sci fi, but those people missed the point entirely. Its not a sci fi movie. Its a movie about grief, and faith and family, that just so happens to be set against an alien invasion. And its phenomenal at achieving those connections and making us empathize, in such a short period of time. Thank you for reacting to this one.
"Why did they put aliens in it?" Often, you'll find, in horror movies that the surface-level threat or horror is often a stand-in for something far more primal or intrinsic to the human experience. It gives us something to project our own thoughts and instincts onto for the sake of exploring the darker sides of ourselves. In this case, the external threat is the invading alien force, and the deeper plot is that of losing faith and family bonds. Will they be able to pull together and unite through shared faith in signs? Or will Graham succumb to grief and anger over his loss and be doomed to repeat it? It's one of the reasons I personally love the horror genre. There are things more frightening than monsters and ghosts, and all of them exist in our own human nature. To know fear is to steel ourselves from it. To borrow from my other favorite genre, sci-fi, and specifically, Frank Herbert: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
The funny thing is when people point out the water thing, saying an alien species would never choose a planet that's uninhabitable is..they totally would. You'll really have to look for it, but there's this video somewhere here on youtube that points out why they would, one of those reasons is the fact that we humans are doing the same damn thing with Mars.
Dasha, you should Google the word "McGuffin" which is something that drives the plot of a story forward without actually being important. In my opinion, M Night used the aliens as a McGuffin. They drove the story forward, but in the end, they weren't really important to the story. That's why the reasons the aliens (who are harmed/burned by water) came to a planet that is 70% water isn't explored - it wasn't important. What WAS important was how facing the events helped the family, and especially Graham, heal from the trauma of losing the mother. It's not an alien invasion movie. It's a healing movie disguised as an alien invasion movie. And in my opinion THAT is what makes the movie so ingenious.
Men and women are not the same. Stoicism - staying calm while under immense pressure. Courage - doing what has to be done, even when afraid. Controlling your emotions. The duty of a Father/Father figure summed up.
As for the water plot, it's not as stupid as everyone might think. If we found out that a planet made of gold had oceans of lava, you can be sure there would still be some people who would try to harvest that planet. It also happens all in 3 days and they also targeted dry places to land. We dont know what was the purpose, exploration? abduction? If it's dangerous for them, it makes sense that everything was done quickly. Still, it doesn't matter with the movie as everything is about faith.
He gets concerned about not hearing his kids because he has parental hearing. As the old saying goes: Kids are like mosquitoes, when they stop making noise you know they're into something...
The radio was saying that the aliens did not come to take the planet, but rather to harvest the humans. What they were doing with the humans was a mystery, but the aliens in War of the Worlds were also harvesting humans in that story. There also have been fan theories over the years that the aliens in Signs were not from outer space, but were actually demons. As such, that would give alternate explanations for the human harvesting and aversion to water.
I'm sure it's been pointed out but M. Night makes a cameo in all of his movies. If you haven't been already, you should try to see if you can find him in all of his movies.
I was either 11 or 12 when this movie came out, and OBSESSED with aliens and crop circles. My parents dropped me off at the theater and I saw this. The lady next to me jumped and screamed so hard when the alien came out of the bush she spilled all of her popcorn on me. I wasn't even mad. Free popcorn lol
To me, this movie is far more terrifying than Independence Day or War of the Worlds. Yes, they are epic special effects blockbuster's but, this is far more up close and personal of a close encounter...
I love your reactions. Honestly, you seem like a very sweet person so it's a pleasure seeing you react to some of my favorite movies. Your accent is also pretty incredible. When I saw this movie many years ago I liked it quite a bit. I thought the pacing was a little slow but it was an interesting story with some unexpected plot twists....also, like you said, the interaction with the kids was really cute. How about reacting to more comedies? I'd love to see what you think of Joe Dirt or Weekend At Bernie's. Not many reactors have viewed those movies but I think you'd enjoy them.
Dasha, you have the best movie reactions on youtube. You wear your emotions on a sleeve. And your comments are always perfect to be either funny or pertinent. LOVE YOUr channel (edit for the purists of the words)
@@rubydragon1034 This escalated quickly over a harmless comment. I'm not in love with her, I love her like I love Daniel Day Lewis acting or poutine. What's wrong with you guys
Wonderful reaction to a great movie, Dasha. 👍😊 I thought the jump scares in this film really, really surprised you, just like the director intended. 🤗❤👍
have you heard the theory that water is "holy water" and that is what hurts them? Not just water in general. So they say there are 3 cities that found the primitive solution to hurting the aliens, those 3 cities could be the holy cities in the middle east using holy water against the aliens, just as you would a demon. You could argue that since he used to be a priest that he blessed their home and therefore all the water in it, making all the water she left out holy water. Pretty cool theory and one I like to believe.
I posted this above, but I will paste it here... Why would aliens who are vulnerable to water come to a planet covered in water? Perhaps the danger is the point. Maybe in their culture facing danger on a dangerous planet to bring back trophies (captured humans) is a rite of passage, or required to get permission to mate. Perhaps they were condemned criminals who can gain a pardon in this way. Or maybe they were part of an alien reality show about going to the deadly water planet to compete for cash prizes. There are many possible explanations.
If they are afraid of water, they are highly motivated to break into houses and apartements to get away from it - just for the fear of rain hitting them. Those we've seen were more like animals, not highly intelligent beings. The real aliens stayed behind the scenes, wherever the lights came from, and watched from safety. Actually a logical thing to do, if you don't value your soldiers and are not really concerned about the outcome of your 'invasion'. Seems they just wanted some bounty, not the whole planet.
Yeah I first seen this when it was playing on some tv channel late at night and I just woke up and turned it on and was right as the newscaster was talking about he alien. So I was half asleep and then all of a sudden birthday party and aliens. Freaked me out. Also yesterday Mr Shamalyan or however you spell his name is shooting his next movie only a half hour away from where I live.
this movie had a serious psychological effect on my siblings and I as kids. I grew up in a rural area surrounded by nothing but cornfields and thick forests. you didn't want to go outside at night unless you absolutely had to. Still to this day I only go outside armed.
I enjoyed your reactions! This was a suspense/horror/sci-fi movie. If you find that it is fun to be scared, then please do watch more movies like this! If not, that is ok.
This is one of the creepiest alien invasion flicks ever. That scene in the alley gives me goosebumps every time I see it. Great job on M.K.S.’s name pronunciation! Imo, this is his best movie, even better than “The Sixth Sense.” The feeling of low key dread is crazy. It’s been several years since I’ve seen this movie and the dog barking at the kids made me jump. The irony here is that, two days ago there were Congressional hearings with whistleblowers testifying that the US has aliens and nobody seems to care. Dammit Dasha! You had me jumping outta my skin! Lol Admittedly, the whole water thing is weak, but we’re not supposed to ask.
If you take the religious perspective since faith is a component of the movie, there is a theory that they weren't aliens but rather demons since the water acts like like holy water. It's said Bo was special, like an angel so she was "blessing" the water when she took a sip. I don't know if it's worth getting to far into because the point of the movie is personal redemption and restoration of hope and faith for the lead character.
While that theory works perfectly, and has a lot of references in the movie itself (Bo's birth story, the dogs were made to attack her, etc.) it could also be interpreted the other way around - that gods and demons are actually aliens from another dimension fighting about earth. Same difference.
The neighbor that hit his wife was played by M Night. He is one of those that likes to cameo on their own movies. He is also the pediatrician in Sixth Sense. My theory on choosing Earth, although the aliens have a reaction to our water, life generally needs water. They came here for our "resources" which likely includes our food. They probably run in to this problem a lot so they just try to stay away from significant water sources.
I think this is one of the best alien movies, because it does focus on a real believable family arc, with believable characters, and makes that the highlight of the movie.
Sadly, if you have seen the first three movies Shyamalan made, it is expected to have another twist again. And I was able to call the twists very early on when I watched it in the theater (both of them, actually). Nevertheless, it was also a good movie, and as the others it becomes a different one on the second watch. Though it basically started the downwards trend in his works. The Sixth Sense and Sings are still my favourites.
RoanokeGaming has a video about the theoretical biology of the Signs Aliens and the water thing, how it probably is only a weakness when they are in camouflage mode, or shortly before and after. ... he actually does a lot of theoretical biology breakdowns of different minster and aliens and other critters from different films, shows, and games. Always a fun watch.
When I first saw M. Night's movies, I was instantly a huge fan. I binge watched all the ones my dad had on DVD. "The Sixth Sense," "Unbreakable," "Signs," and "The Village" were all movies I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, then he had a string of movies that, in my opinion, were not good, and I stopped watching his new stuff when it came out. I hear that "Split" and "Glass" are quite good, but I haven't gotten around to seeing them yet. This was a fun reaction, Dasha! Looking forward to what's next! ✌🤓
What I get from the fact that these aliens that are so vulnerable to water raid a planet with so much of it is desperation. Thinking maybe their fleet hadn't found a suitable resourceful planet in awhile and were desperate enough to raid our planet and take the risk.
By the way, they came to a planet with 70% water because they were harvesting people, not planets. It's kind of a quick line mentioned on the radio broadcast so a lot of people miss it. But it's the same reason we'll risk hostile environments for specific resources too.
I get the feeling they a marauding/ race
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but hey, if liquid water hurts them, what about vapor water? i didn’t realize this was a plot hole until know. but there’s water in the air. water in human breath. can t one to earth without being surrounded by water. maybe a desert.
When I first watched this, I kept thinking, "What am I watching?!" The ending was amazing. Every time I watch it, I love it more. The acting, writing, directing and music is superb.
The first glimpse of the alien is easily in the top 5 scariest jump scares in any movie in my opinion. The sound effects and his utterly terrified reaction to seeing the alien really sell it.
Such a great musical score by James Newton Howard....you really feel it in those last scenes.
Screaming, laughing, crying. This movie has everything.
I know M. Night is a hit and miss with his movies, but this is a personal favourite of mine. And I'm so glad you've watched it now 🙏💯🔥
Same here. Love this movie.
The reason this is successful, just like the sixth sense, was the caliber of the actors. Most of his movies are like a flight with a smooth takeoff, smooth flight, a smooth approach followed by a last-minute pilot error and nosedive into the runway due to C list talent.
Signs, 6th Sense, the Village are really good. Objectively.
Lady in the water was strange but I liked it.
The Happening and Devil reminded me of low budget horror classics and I think they’re really watchable. I’ll defend them.
@@oaf-77 Don't forget Unbreakable, Split and Glass. I didn't like The Happening and I didn't watch Devil but the only indefensible thing he's ever done is The Last Airbender.
@@Ichthyodactyl if you like esoteric 70s horror like Frogs or The Devils Rain or The Brood, you might like The Happening or Devil.
unbreakable and split were really good.
I don’t want to talk about glass.
"I don't hear my children" is one of the most terrifying lines ever conceived.
Yeah.. it’d be terrifying to hear that right after they’re quietly sleeping in bed
You'd think this movie is all about ALIENS, when in reality it's all about FAITH, or belief. Totally LOVED this movie. :)
Exactly
Yes, the 'Signs' are evidence of a _grand design._
It is nicer than trying to smear enough salve on it constantly.
So… aliens then.
@@solomoon3083 No, faith or belief in something far bigger than aliens.
The aliens came to Earth despite it being mostly water because they needed humans for some reason. They say "the aliens came to harvest us" in the movie.
When they showed that video of the Mexican kids all upset, and then in an instant the alien crossed the opening to that alley, the kids all screamed - my entire body clenched and goosebumps just washed over my entire body. Creepy, exhilarating and fascinating all in a short 5-10 second clip.
I know this movie has its detractors, and it has some definite plot holes, but I loved the way Shamalayan toyed with the idea that this was all probably a hoax, or a misunderstanding - only for the brutal reality to finally be revealed.
Movies don;t have to be perfect for me to enjoy them, and I thoroughly enjoyed this film.
A lot of people didn’t like this movie when it came out, but I always loved it.I thought it dealt with faith and how to keep it even when it feels like God a abandoned you.
Lots of people don't like EVERY movie that comes out. I don't remember this being ill-received in any particular way.
Most people loved this movie. Literally made over $200 million dollars in the US
So glad you watched it.
When Dasha says "Extraterrestrial" at 8:55 without rolling her R's. So dang cute. Love it!😊
Thank you for your sweet videos. You are one of my faves fo sho.
the timing of this movie reaction could not be more perfect haha
Right lol...
Good job human ❤
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and all the girls in the audience had the same reaction as Dasha did at 17:20 when the alien first appears 😂 It was hard to not to get a little teary-eyed watching Dasha cry, she's such an empathetic soul. I would say the aliens came here to harvest our resources, as the little boy said was likely. Earth is teeming with life and all the things necessary to sustain it, and that would probably be a rarity in the galaxy. That would make it worth the risk for them to come to a planet with so much water.
Btw M. Night Shyamalan plays Ray, the guy responsible for the accident that killed Graham's wife, and Rory Culkin, brother of Macaulay Culkin from "Home Alone", plays the son.
"Earth is teeming with life and all the things necessary to sustain it, and that would probably be a rarity in the galaxy. That would make it worth the risk for them to come to a planet with so much water." Jonathang9705.
Yes! That was my take. And why it was an interesting juxtaposition to have the action of this invasion that, also in my opinion, deals with a hostile alien race seeing a planet full of harvestable bounty and going for it despite the water hazards, which may be why all the signs and attacks were typically not near any sizable bodies of water, and have the invasion seen through the eyes of a family that lives on a farm where their corn crop looks like it was nearly ready to be harvested. Coincidental ironic symmetry?
I admit, the first time I watched it, while I enjoyed it, immensely, I found it a bit simplistic.
But in rewatching, I think I began to see a more complex weave to the pattern.
The alien weren't looking to inhabit a conquered world, they were simply pillaging what they considered a primitive, easily exploitable target planet.
Although, I still have to wonder. Despite their advanced knowledge of interplanetary spaceflight, and all the incredible science they had at their fingers because of it, did they never have a need before of something as simple as a hazmat suit? I mean, why are so many otherwise highly technically advanced alien visitors always seemingly naked?
26:21 - The guy on the radio believes they didn't come to take over; it was a raid to harvest us. Take a bunch of people, then leave. That would explain why they were trying so hard to get into their house.
I love it when you get a jump scare. It’s so cute. 🥰😂
I'll never get tired of "that's what she said" lol. Especially when you see it hit them after they say something haha
This movie has particular relevance in todays messed up world. I think it's one of his best as it really does make you feel and think outside of ones normal comfort zones.
The daughter played by actress Abigail Breslin born in 1996 you may recognize from the films Enders Game, Zombieland and Little miss Sunshine. She was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress in Sunshine.
19:55 I like how the family is calm, it felt like it gave the characters a unique take that elevated the movie about standard alien movies, like how the imperturbable the police chief was in Fargo added an extra layer of realism to that movie.
It's no secret that Mel Gibson is a devoutly religious man. So for him to portray a man of the cloth who's lost his faith is very powerful. The aliens in the movie are really just a device to drive the narrative. But I think the real story is the youngsters who played his kids. They were terrific in their respective roles, very believable. I enjoy watching this movie anytime I come across it.
Shyamalan is a master at setting up atmosphere and suspense. His writing for logic in story leaves a lot to be desired in most of his work.
Very true! I really like Shyamalan's movies but this one is far from logic. Life forms that are harmed by water?
And even if there were a possibility that an extraterrestrial species is this different to organisms like those we know (made of carbon and water), why would an intelligent species that is affected by water in this way land on a planet where water in its liquid form is nearly omnipresent?
He's wonderful, Hichcock-reminiscent director---but as a writer? After the success of "The Sixth Sense" he apparently thought he was Kubrick mixed with Spielberg. Honestly, I love this movie, despite the wierd logical choices.
@@tubekuloseHave you seen the theory that these are demons, but the characters in the movie just jump to the conclusion that they are aliens? It's an interesting idea with all the religious themes in the movie if they were actually being killed by blessed water.
@@FearEngin3 That is even stupider. Why would demons be harmed by water?
@@kellymoses8566 holy water is pretty commonly associated with defeating demons
Dasha" I take it personally when something happens to the dog".
Me " I can see Hugo on the couch behind you he is getting lots of love after this movie".
Very underrated film. Incredible premiss. Over the top emotion. Hard to take in.
that scene at the dinner table is unreal, i can hardly watch it
18:24 Calling it now - Whatever reactions I watch of this movie there will never be a greater reaction to this finger chop moment than Dasha's. 😂
I've followed other reactors on Patreon, but they just cannot compare to Dasha. :(
She always watch a film on its terms and pays attention to every little detail. At no point does she make herself the center of attention.
Even more important, Dasha is really good at contextualizing and put 2 and 2 together. :D I wish there were more reactors like her.
@@Christobanistanthat is such an unevolved male thing to say. Do you only watch "hot" reactors? There are so many great reaction channels out there that aren't run by beautiful women for you to lust after.
@@SurvivorBri Guys like pretty girls. Get over it.
@@barreloffun10 and guys make inappropriate, creepy comments to pretty girls. That's why they're here. Duh. You're intelligent like clay, only not as useful.
@@SurvivorBriWho died and made you censor? Are you the conscience of the "reaction community"? The guy thinks Dasha is hot, he didnt use obscenities. He didn't state that was her only attribute. He's correct about those Bulgarian ladies, they sexualize much of their "community content" to attract male viewers. Dasha has much too much class for that.
@@Christobanistan Dasha blows all the others out of the water by far. So damn cute. And her accent is 11/10.
P.S. Don't sweat the internet police whinging. You're not wrong.
What an awesome movie!!! One of my all time favorites. All the coincidences. The little girls water, Merrill's bat, it all tied together perfectly in the end. Wow!!!!
"that's what she said" never gets old, I can't wait until you're ready to watch the Scary Movies, you'll laugh so hard
The Aliens aren't afraid of water, it's not what they're weak against. It's a common misconception but the movie actually has an explanation for along with everything else but tends to get forgotten as the movie goes along. Remember, clues are often hidden in plain sight for some of his movies.
There was an old Sci-Fi channel featurette that had the cast and director talking about the making of the movie and in that, the director explained that the movie was somewhat inspired by "Wars of the Worlds" and in that movie, the aliens were taken down by microscopic organisms like germs and disease. For this movie, he wanted to tell a similar story but have it focus on a small rural family away from the major invasions happening everywhere else. The resources they sought out in both films are the humans themselves. They were harvesting us.
With this in mind, you can take everything presented in this movie, no matter how innocuous and determine why water was something they were "weak" against. Well, anytime the little girl Bo would leave a glass of water somewhere, people would ask why, and she would respond with the reason. "There's something in the water", "Morgan took a sip and it's got his amoebas in it" she was literally explaining what was in the water.
The kids acting is so great. Such an awesome movie
Two things I like about this movie is the theme of everything happens for a reason if you look, and the choice to hardly ever show the creature. This makes for a far more psychological movie with some really good jump scares. Especially the reflection in the TV was great, so watching your reaction to these aspects was really fun.
I’m so glad you reacted to this movie! This is one of my favorite M. Night movies along with ‘The Sixth Sense’, ‘Lady in the Water’, and ‘The Village’! He continues to have some great movies out there too! I hope one day you check 2/3 movies I’ve mentioned! Have a great day, Dasha!
Hell yeah, props for Lady in the Water, my favorite modern fantasy film.
@@conflictmagazinelady in the water is like a fairy tale. It’s actually kind of brilliant
I've never understood why "The Village" and "Lady in the Water" were so hated by the critics. "The Village" is probably in my top 20 favorite horror movies of all time (if you could call it horror).
@@Trip_Fontaine I’d call is suspense, and it’s pretty amazing
So in regards as to why does water hurt them, and why they would invade a world with literal oceans, I recommend watching Roanoke Gamings breakdown of it. He does a really good breakdown of the potential genetics that would cause this bizarre weakness as well as a few guesses as to why they invaded.
But the short version is essentially these beings evolved on a world with mostly desert like conditions. This led to their cells having a much thinner inner cell wall to allow for a greater level of moisture absorption since water would be scarce and their cells would need to hold as much as possible in response to this. As a consequence though, when hit by a larger amount of water at one time, the cells become overloaded and pop. This can happen with our cells as well, but having evolved on a world with lots of water, it takes a lot more over a longer period of time to come close to anything like that.
As to why they invaded, look no further than the way humanity operates. We routinely find ways to live in environments that simply were not meant to support our, or quite frankly most species. Arctic biomes being a decent example. This would naturally carry over to our exploration and colonization of other worlds. If we found a near perfect world that for example suffered from heavy acid rainfalls, we wouldn't wait hundreds or thousands of years for the environment to change, we would still move in, and figure out how to fix it later. The aliens could look at things from a similar standpoint. Move in, fix the problems later. Even more so if they really had run out of resources on their own world and had become desperate for a solution.
There is also a fan theory that personally I don't get behind but I at least find interesting and that is the "aliens" are actually demons. Considering the heavy theme of belief, higher powers, destiny, etc. that the movie revolves around, this theory isn't a major stretch. It also covers the water issues. The water in his home is automatically holy water due to his faith. That is why it hurts the demons. And since the majority of the planet's water isn't holy water, they have nothing to fear from lakes, oceans, rain, etc.
Go back and watch when the dogs show aggression. Both times they seem to lunge at a family member (Bo and then Graham), the alien is actually BEHIND the person! And each time, water was being held by the person (in the dogs' bowls).
Soooo well written!
Dasha, your eyes are absolutely spot on. I love how dark and yet how beautiful they are. Keep up the great work. Amazing job 👍
I'm always amazed at how most audiences are like Vern in "Stand By Me" after Gordy tells the Lardass story. They have no idea how stories work!
😭 oh, Dasha …
What an incredible reaction to this Classic Thriller …
It’s about the struggle between Fear and Faith.
Between suspicion and reality.
Thank You for your Tears 😭 meToo… every time
Great reaction Dasha, always appreciate your perspective and depth of emotion. This is a wonderful movie about faith and family as you noted. In case you didn't notice btw - Ray is played by the Director M. Night Shyamalan (who has a part in all of his movies).
Howdy, Dasha. Sorry about the mosquitos. Here in Texas, the mosquito is the state bird. Love your reactions.
Lmao, that doggo scare the heck out of you. More of that pls :)
Mel Gibson is the only actor who can act a scene which makes me tear up. watch his suicide atempt in lethal weapon 1 and you will know.
Lethal weapon is my favorite Christmas movie, it gets me in the feeds
Personally I think one of his absolute BEST performances was in "We Were Soldiers". Being an Army veteran, that movie OWNS my feelings, and Gibson is a prymary reason why.
16:49 The guy sitting in his car talking to Mel Gibson is M. Knight Shammalan the Director of the movie.
22:35... that scene just touches every conceivable emotion... a father retelling the moment her daughter was born in the sweetest way.
Subscribed! Great review and absolutely great reactions with your jump scares! 😂 I look forward into seeing your movie reactions, past, present, and future.
I love this movie. There's a scene that shows an alien in Passo Fundo. My cousin lives in Passo Fundo. It's a medium size city in southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul 😊
These are the best jump scares I’ve ever seen, can you imagine seeing this in theaters? Love your reactions, they’re so honest and heartwarming - or heartbreaking in this movie!
"When you lose someone you love unfairly you stop believing in miracles" I know this was kind of a throw away line by you but I felt this. I lost my mom suddenly and tragically when I was a teenager, things have never been the same since.
>why did they pick a planet that's 70% water?!
Lol, right?
when i was a child i only saw the part were the news broadcasters talks about an alien coat on tape ,That scared me and gave me nightmares LOL
People tend to poke holes in this , thinking its a gotcha moment against bad sci fi, but those people missed the point entirely. Its not a sci fi movie. Its a movie about grief, and faith and family, that just so happens to be set against an alien invasion. And its phenomenal at achieving those connections and making us empathize, in such a short period of time. Thank you for reacting to this one.
I absolutely adore this movie!!! So well-done!
You always react to my favorite movies, good job!
"Why did they put aliens in it?"
Often, you'll find, in horror movies that the surface-level threat or horror is often a stand-in for something far more primal or intrinsic to the human experience. It gives us something to project our own thoughts and instincts onto for the sake of exploring the darker sides of ourselves. In this case, the external threat is the invading alien force, and the deeper plot is that of losing faith and family bonds. Will they be able to pull together and unite through shared faith in signs? Or will Graham succumb to grief and anger over his loss and be doomed to repeat it?
It's one of the reasons I personally love the horror genre. There are things more frightening than monsters and ghosts, and all of them exist in our own human nature. To know fear is to steel ourselves from it. To borrow from my other favorite genre, sci-fi, and specifically, Frank Herbert: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
You are a delightful woman, thank you for being.
I really loved your reaction and analysis.
The funny thing is when people point out the water thing, saying an alien species would never choose a planet that's uninhabitable is..they totally would. You'll really have to look for it, but there's this video somewhere here on youtube that points out why they would, one of those reasons is the fact that we humans are doing the same damn thing with Mars.
A movie about the only rural Pennsylvania home with no firearms.
The primitive method to beating them must have been squirt guns lol
Dasha, you should Google the word "McGuffin" which is something that drives the plot of a story forward without actually being important. In my opinion, M Night used the aliens as a McGuffin. They drove the story forward, but in the end, they weren't really important to the story. That's why the reasons the aliens (who are harmed/burned by water) came to a planet that is 70% water isn't explored - it wasn't important. What WAS important was how facing the events helped the family, and especially Graham, heal from the trauma of losing the mother. It's not an alien invasion movie. It's a healing movie disguised as an alien invasion movie. And in my opinion THAT is what makes the movie so ingenious.
Men and women are not the same.
Stoicism - staying calm while under immense pressure.
Courage - doing what has to be done, even when afraid.
Controlling your emotions.
The duty of a Father/Father figure summed up.
Those designs in the fields are often called crop circles… Great reaction and review
Great reaction ! Luv this movie and the fact that M Night Shyamalan plays the part of the Veterinarian.
As for the water plot, it's not as stupid as everyone might think. If we found out that a planet made of gold had oceans of lava, you can be sure there would still be some people who would try to harvest that planet. It also happens all in 3 days and they also targeted dry places to land. We dont know what was the purpose, exploration? abduction? If it's dangerous for them, it makes sense that everything was done quickly. Still, it doesn't matter with the movie as everything is about faith.
He gets concerned about not hearing his kids because he has parental hearing. As the old saying goes: Kids are like mosquitoes, when they stop making noise you know they're into something...
The radio was saying that the aliens did not come to take the planet, but rather to harvest the humans. What they were doing with the humans was a mystery, but the aliens in War of the Worlds were also harvesting humans in that story.
There also have been fan theories over the years that the aliens in Signs were not from outer space, but were actually demons. As such, that would give alternate explanations for the human harvesting and aversion to water.
They definitely weren't the masterminds, and no one can tell what an alien's motivation would actually be, because - it's too alien.
This is the best reaction channel ❤
I'm sure it's been pointed out but M. Night makes a cameo in all of his movies. If you haven't been already, you should try to see if you can find him in all of his movies.
I was either 11 or 12 when this movie came out, and OBSESSED with aliens and crop circles. My parents dropped me off at the theater and I saw this. The lady next to me jumped and screamed so hard when the alien came out of the bush she spilled all of her popcorn on me. I wasn't even mad. Free popcorn lol
Thanks for reacting to sighns we need a lot more people like you shasa.God bless you. Peace
You are always so lovely Dasha. I love your reactions.
Underated movie, withg one of the most terrifying movie moments ever.
To me, this movie is far more terrifying than Independence Day or War of the Worlds. Yes, they are epic special effects blockbuster's but, this is far more up close and personal of a close encounter...
Independence Day was garbage. The original War of The Worlds is much better than the remake.
ID was a disaster movie, and paced like one.
If you haven’t seen ‘Nope’ you should, it’s pretty great
Always on top of her game 🎮 oooop good movie good actors love Gibson & Phoenix
I love your reactions. Honestly, you seem like a very sweet person so it's a pleasure seeing you react to some of my favorite movies. Your accent is also pretty incredible. When I saw this movie many years ago I liked it quite a bit. I thought the pacing was a little slow but it was an interesting story with some unexpected plot twists....also, like you said, the interaction with the kids was really cute.
How about reacting to more comedies? I'd love to see what you think of Joe Dirt or Weekend At Bernie's. Not many reactors have viewed those movies but I think you'd enjoy them.
I was 7 when this film came out, and the part where you see the alien for the first time on the vhs recording terrified me for years to come XD
Dasha, you have the best movie reactions on youtube. You wear your emotions on a sleeve. And your comments are always perfect to be either funny or pertinent. LOVE YOUr channel (edit for the purists of the words)
OMG dude. You need a girlfriend.
@@SurvivorBri lol I don't love her LOVE HER don't worry
@@djyanno we all love dasha. ❤️🙂
You can't love someone who doesn't even know you exist. Seek therapy.
@@rubydragon1034 This escalated quickly over a harmless comment. I'm not in love with her, I love her like I love Daniel Day Lewis acting or poutine. What's wrong with you guys
18:20 😆
back to back jump scare attack!
Wonderful reaction to a great movie, Dasha. 👍😊 I thought the jump scares in this film really, really surprised you, just like the director intended. 🤗❤👍
"Tom ill need a ride home." Lol
28:14 "If they're afraid of water..." 😆
excellent point dasha.
have you heard the theory that water is "holy water" and that is what hurts them? Not just water in general. So they say there are 3 cities that found the primitive solution to hurting the aliens, those 3 cities could be the holy cities in the middle east using holy water against the aliens, just as you would a demon. You could argue that since he used to be a priest that he blessed their home and therefore all the water in it, making all the water she left out holy water. Pretty cool theory and one I like to believe.
I posted this above, but I will paste it here...
Why would aliens who are vulnerable to water come to a planet covered in water? Perhaps the danger is the point. Maybe in their culture facing danger on a dangerous planet to bring back trophies (captured humans) is a rite of passage, or required to get permission to mate. Perhaps they were condemned criminals who can gain a pardon in this way. Or maybe they were part of an alien reality show about going to the deadly water planet to compete for cash prizes. There are many possible explanations.
If they are afraid of water, they are highly motivated to break into houses and apartements to get away from it - just for the fear of rain hitting them.
Those we've seen were more like animals, not highly intelligent beings. The real aliens stayed behind the scenes, wherever the lights came from, and watched from safety.
Actually a logical thing to do, if you don't value your soldiers and are not really concerned about the outcome of your 'invasion'.
Seems they just wanted some bounty, not the whole planet.
Love this! Watch The Village!!!
11:52 - that's M. Night Shyamalan, the director.
Probably my favorite M Night movie (outside of The Sixth Sense). I love, like many of his movies, it's just a slow burn throughout.
Buddy getting out of the car was the director M Night Shamymalan.
Amazing movie...great reactions and feedback...Awesome accent 😍
Yeah I first seen this when it was playing on some tv channel late at night and I just woke up and turned it on and was right as the newscaster was talking about he alien. So I was half asleep and then all of a sudden birthday party and aliens. Freaked me out. Also yesterday Mr Shamalyan or however you spell his name is shooting his next movie only a half hour away from where I live.
I really like this movie and I'm happy you watched it.
Your pronunciation of Shyamalan made me smile.
this movie had a serious psychological effect on my siblings and I as kids. I grew up in a rural area surrounded by nothing but cornfields and thick forests. you didn't want to go outside at night unless you absolutely had to. Still to this day I only go outside armed.
I enjoyed your reactions! This was a suspense/horror/sci-fi movie. If you find that it is fun to be scared, then please do watch more movies like this! If not, that is ok.
20:49 I just noticed the anchorman in the same actor who plays the father of the poisoned girl in 6th sense
This is one of the creepiest alien invasion flicks ever. That scene in the alley gives me goosebumps every time I see it. Great job on M.K.S.’s name pronunciation! Imo, this is his best movie, even better than “The Sixth Sense.” The feeling of low key dread is crazy.
It’s been several years since I’ve seen this movie and the dog barking at the kids made me jump.
The irony here is that, two days ago there were Congressional hearings with whistleblowers testifying that the US has aliens and nobody seems to care.
Dammit Dasha! You had me jumping outta my skin! Lol
Admittedly, the whole water thing is weak, but we’re not supposed to ask.
If you take the religious perspective since faith is a component of the movie, there is a theory that they weren't aliens but rather demons since the water acts like like holy water. It's said Bo was special, like an angel so she was "blessing" the water when she took a sip. I don't know if it's worth getting to far into because the point of the movie is personal redemption and restoration of hope and faith for the lead character.
While that theory works perfectly, and has a lot of references in the movie itself (Bo's birth story, the dogs were made to attack her, etc.) it could also be interpreted the other way around - that gods and demons are actually aliens from another dimension fighting about earth. Same difference.
The neighbor that hit his wife was played by M Night. He is one of those that likes to cameo on their own movies. He is also the pediatrician in Sixth Sense.
My theory on choosing Earth, although the aliens have a reaction to our water, life generally needs water. They came here for our "resources" which likely includes our food. They probably run in to this problem a lot so they just try to stay away from significant water sources.
I think this is one of the best alien movies, because it does focus on a real believable family arc, with believable characters, and makes that the highlight of the movie.
Dasha, when you are ready, watch M. Knights movie "The Village". One of the best plot twists ever made! Love your reactions.🤗
Sadly, if you have seen the first three movies Shyamalan made, it is expected to have another twist again.
And I was able to call the twists very early on when I watched it in the theater (both of them, actually).
Nevertheless, it was also a good movie, and as the others it becomes a different one on the second watch.
Though it basically started the downwards trend in his works. The Sixth Sense and Sings are still my favourites.
RoanokeGaming has a video about the theoretical biology of the Signs Aliens and the water thing, how it probably is only a weakness when they are in camouflage mode, or shortly before and after.
... he actually does a lot of theoretical biology breakdowns of different minster and aliens and other critters from different films, shows, and games. Always a fun watch.
I’m a staunch atheist but still love this movie. It is not required to believe in god to put yourself in the shoes of someone who does. Great film
22:58 "my eyes are watering from sweetness, ya know."
awww 🥰
When I first saw M. Night's movies, I was instantly a huge fan. I binge watched all the ones my dad had on DVD. "The Sixth Sense," "Unbreakable," "Signs," and "The Village" were all movies I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, then he had a string of movies that, in my opinion, were not good, and I stopped watching his new stuff when it came out. I hear that "Split" and "Glass" are quite good, but I haven't gotten around to seeing them yet. This was a fun reaction, Dasha! Looking forward to what's next! ✌🤓
What I get from the fact that these aliens that are so vulnerable to water raid a planet with so much of it is desperation. Thinking maybe their fleet hadn't found a suitable resourceful planet in awhile and were desperate enough to raid our planet and take the risk.
The signs left in the fields by aliens are called Crop Circles for your Knowledge
I love this movie. Thank you for reacting to it Dasha. You wont be disappointed..