Local police officer Caroline Paski (CHERRY JONES) tries to help out, while Graham's younger adult brother, Merrill (JOAQUIN PHOENIX), has moved in to do the same. That all changes, however, when large and unexplained crop circles suddenly show up in the family's cornfield.
Their fascination with them turns into horror when they see TV footage that not only shows similar circles appearing around the world, but also indicate what looks like the beginning of an invasion by extraterrestrial visitors. As things progressively worsen, the family finds both their safety and beliefs severely tested.
Profanity consists of at least 3 uses of the "s" word, while other expletives and colorful phrases are also heard. Thematic issues involve spiritualism, religion and fate vs. chance, while tense family moments include the loss of a wife/mother (in flashbacks) and some emotional confrontations. Meanwhile, a character is briefly seen holding a cigarette in two scenes.
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(2002) (Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix) (PG-13)
Alcohol/
DrugsBlood/Gore
Disrespectful/
Bad AttitudeFrightening/
Tense ScenesGuns/
Weapons
None
Mild
Mild
Extreme
*None
Imitative
BehaviorJump
ScenesMusic
(Scary/Tense)Music
(Inappropriate)Profanity
Mild
Heavy
Extreme
None
Mild
Sex/
NuditySmoking
Tense Family
ScenesTopics To
Talk AboutViolence
Minor
Minor
Heavy
Moderate
Moderate
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Reviewed July 23, 2002 / Posted August 2, 2002
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