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It is hard to discuss intelligently an anti-movie such as this. The movie's plot is about a young high school student and follows his trials as he tries to arrange for a dance. We also watch his family deal with jobs and dating.

If you live an average, weird life - like the majority of the world - then you are much more likely to identify with this movie than preps, jocks, or the rich cliques in life...

Life for Napoleon and friends is not weird, as in some science fiction comedy, but more like real life - girl friends and pity dates, guys which have weird discussions and fantasies about what they do in their lives, and etc.

If you like off beat, comedy about nothing, etc. then you may have what it takes to enjoy this movie.

While many have lots of concerns about the relevancy of this series, it continues to be one of the few television series still in production which does not feel it necessary to fill the hour with murder, mayhem, violence, sex, and ridicule. This makes it a safe choice for many families who want a bit of entertainment together as a family. It is the only choice for the family on UPN, as far as I am aware.

For a period of time, 7th Heaven was doing 'topic of the week' episodes in the after school special vein. Some people like that style; others do not. The current season has focused more on the lives of the various family members, which is something that fans of the series wanted. However, as time has gone on, at least three of the actors playing the family's children have moved on to college and film work. This leaves many of the fan based frustrated. There's basically 2 of the original 'children' left in the series, and one of them is no longer a child. The addition of the twin boys 4 years ago as babies will probably pay off next season (if another season is approved) as they will be 5, about the age of the youngest child during the first year of the series. More antics of kindergarteners - multiplied by two - are expected.

Can 7th Heaven survive another season? I expect, due to the limited competition in this demographic, that it can. But SHOULD it survive, or should it bow out as gracefully as possible? That remains to be seen.

after seeing signs, i decided to watch the other movies by this director/writer. unbreakable was next - and I am very glad that I watched it. The comic book theme through this movie - both blatant and subtle - was appealing to me as I have enjoyed comics for years.

There are some issues I had with the movie- I felt that some parts were a bit confusing - the relationship between husband and wife was a bit vague through the first part of the movie, and the lead character seemed to operate 'in a fog' through the most of it.

Also of issue is the whole 'vigilante' syndrome that should have been addressed in this story.

However, I certainly would recommend that, for those who find non-animated stories of extraordinary people interesting, try this movie.