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Summary: Absolutely incredible - both moving and chilling
Review: When I first saw The Sixth Sense way back in January 2000, I remember being absolutely amazed and stunned by the excellence of this film. I'd never seen a film that - while being slow paced - gripped me for the entire time I watched it. The Sixth Sense was THE film of 1999, and went on to become the most successful horror movie in the history of recorded film - grossing $679.4 million worldwide by April 2000. There were a number of highly successful horror films of the 1990's such as The Blair Witch Project, The Haunting, House On Haunted Hill and the Scream trilogy. This doesn't mean to say they were any good. The Sixth Sense is a rare film that deals with ghosts and psychic ability in such a realistic manner, that was a welcome change from all the silly slasher-type films - and a perfect one to round off the decade...The Sixth Sense revolves around two main characters; Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) and Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment). Malcolm is an award-winning child psychologist who is happily married to his considerably younger wife, Anna (Olivia Williams). They are relaxing one night at their home, when Malcolm is shot by one of his former, now-adult patients, Vincent Grey (Donnie Wahlberg). The film continues months later. Malcolm has apparently recovered from the shooting and becomes involved with a new patient, nine-year-old Cole Sear. Cole's parents are divorced and he has no close friends - infact, his closest friend "hates him." Cole's mother, Lynn (Toni Collette) begins to notice that her son isn't happy, and that maybe something's going on in which he won't tell her - like finding cuts and bruises on Cole's back. A while into the film, Cole confides in Malcolm that he sees dead people - walking around like ordinary people. And that he sees them "all the time." Malcolm isn't sure whether to believe him or not, but stumbles across a recorded tape way back when he was involved with Vincent Grey. On the tape, Malcolm leaves the room with only Vincent is in there. It's clear from the tape (when Malcolm increases the volume) that someone else is in there with Vincent. Malcolm comes up with the suggestion that Cole must face his fears and communicate with these dead people - see what they want, and why the keep following him around. In return, Cole helps Malcolm with problems that he's experiencing with his wife - she won't talk to him, and he doesn't know why. Malcolm's discovery in the end has to be one of the best and most shocking twists in cinematic history. The factor that makes The Sixth Sense so superb is the extraordinary acting skills of Haley Joel Osment. I have seen quite a lot of movies, and the acting of Osment in The Sixth Sense is absolutely amazing. After each major scene in which something truly gripping occurs, the screen fades to black - giving it a touch to it that makes it unique. I remember watching this film last night on terrestrial TV, and (now a few years down the line after it's initial release) realising that a wide variety of scenes in The Sixth Sense have already reached classic status. The one where the dead girl grabs Cole's leg from underneath her bed is a perfect example of this - the expression on Cole's face making it all the more iconic. The scene with the girl being sick in Cole's red tent is another (the tent constantly being used as a metaphor by children as a means of protection), along with the hospital bed scene which sparked a worldwide catchphrase; "I see dead people!" Director M. Night Shyamalan is superb, and with classic films such as The Sixth Sense and the superb Signs, is definitely on his way to becoming the new Spielberg. I have seen a lot of films in which Bruce Willis stars, and I have to say this is one of the best. He takes a backseat to his macho stereotype, and the effects are very rewarding. Willis is very believable as a softer, more gentle character in the form of Malcolm. Toni Collette plays the confused single mother image extremely well. At first it's difficult to distinguish whether she is protective or abusive towards Cole - but as the film picks up momentum, it's obviously the former. OVERALL GRADE: 10/10 The Sixth Sense is officially the highest-grossing horror film in history, which surprises me a little. The film received hardly any publicity until after its success at awards ceremonies. I have now seen The Sixth Sense about 10 times, and never tire of watching it. Of course, the film cannot be viewed day after day (as this would just be too repetitive), but once every three or four months still manages to thrill you in a way no other film did before it, or any film that will in the future.
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Summary: Making Sense
Review: Instead of raving about how good this film is, I believe people should watch it and be their own judge of its worth. However I would like to clarify some of the arguments from those people who denied The Sixth Sense in the previous reviews:
(1) Unless you can identify with the little boy, you will not be 'scared' by The Sixth Sense. Because it does not 'TRY' to scare you. It is simply a supernatural DRAMA that tells a story of a little boy, and what HE sees is scary to him. Put you into his shoes - eight years old, seeing dead people walking around in the house - wouldn't that be scary if it was you? Or maybe you have been drinking so much since then that all your brain cells have been killed so you cannot remember your childhood imagination? Want to be scared till your pants drop? Want to see large amount of blood only the blood bank of the county hospital can supply? Then go back to watch your B-grade slasher flick. "Sixth Sense" is not for you. (2) People who claimed that they have guessed the ending from the first ten minutes because it was so 'pathetically obvious', how exactly did you do that? Simply by 'he got shot -> the next fall when he was sitting on the bench', and all the secrets revealed? It's either you are a psychic, or you are amazingly simple-minded. Or even you have seen it before and just trying to show off how clever you are. The fact is, boast about how easy it is for you to guess the ending does not make you a more intelligent audience, but more superficial. If you are so smart, why aren't you making one of the biggest box-office hit last year? (3) Some claimed that it is unreasonable for the ghosts not to know that they are dead, and spite the story to be stupid. But, how many ghosts do you know? How do you know what the ghosts know and don't know? You don't even know whether there are ghosts or not and yet you made yourself to be the representative of the nether world? This is a story that is being told like it has never been. Since you think the idea is absurd, then there is no way you would be able to tell a story like this, ever. Consequence? See (2) above. By the way, how many films DO make sense? 'Scream To The Infinity'? 'I Know What You Did On My Grandmother's Birthday Party'? (4) As for the DVD itself, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THE DISC!! All the problem that occurs is because of your DVD player, either the setup or player function. Read your player manual before you throw all your blames onto a quality disc. (5) One reviewer said that the 'deleted scenes' are 'cut out' from the theatrical release... PLEASE!!! They are NOT. They are the scenes that never surfaced in cinema and put back by the director into the disc as an extra, he also explained why they were left out. One other said that the 'Storyboard-Film comparison' was not there, how come? They are on the top of the list of the bonus features! Despite the few negative reactions of the lesser some about this movie, I saw this film with respect and expectation toward the filmmakers' creativity and the actors performances, and damned if I did not enjoy the 100 minutes, again and again.
Rating: 
Summary: Mediocre at best, really bad at worst
Review: I hate movies that are overrated; especially if I can't see what the big deal is. Why is 'The Sixth Sense' so ridiculously overrated? Is it money? I don't understand. I read 5-stars reviews everywhere saying this is simply a masterpiece, and that Haley Joel Osment-kid is being hailed as being the most brilliant actor walking around on the face of this earth. Well, let me tell you that all ain't right. A few important points.
1: Let's get rid of the silly rumour that this movie is scary. It isn't scary... at all. The ghosts that you see are just plain people with sometimes a head-injury of pale face, nothing scary about that. The things that happen, like drawers and cupboards opening up by themselves, isn't scary at all either; how different that was in 'Poltergeist', where the scene with the chairs suddenly standing on the kitchentable gave the viewer an eerie feeling... "what's more to come?", I thought then. With the similar scene in "The Sixth Sense" all I did was be annoyed by that Haley Joel Osment-kid with his terrible overacting.
2: That brings me to point nr. 2. Haley Joel Osment. A good actor? Well, maybe if you enjoy looking at a snotty face and wet eyes for 2 hours. But it didn't work for me. You almost hear the director saying to him: "More emotion Haley, more emotion!"
3: The bad plot. Bruce Willis is a ghost himself, how incredibly shocking and original. He didn't know that himself? His wife doesn't look at him, doesn't speak to him (because he's dead) but he assumes that it's "bad communication". Well, quite silly if you ask me. He's with that Haley Joel-kid's mom, still thinking he's just a living human being, and they sit across of eachother. Did he just think it was normal that the mother didn't speak to him? Doesn't that ring a bell? Very, very badly done.
'The Sixth Sense' doesn't live up to it's hype, and that's an understatement. It isn't scary, it isn't moving (well, maybe in a shallow way if you're into that), and I wouldn't give this just one star if it wasn't considered as being one of the best movies of 1999. Let's say it keeps you fairly entertained for two hours, but after that it's a cold shower. With avoiding this you're missing out on nothing.
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Summary: a real twist
Review: i must say this film was great. it had you enthralled from the start. this movie has everything from comedy to horror to the end that has a twist you would not believe. hayley is perfect as the ghost seeing boy, and bruce willis is fantastic as the shrink. this film is great viewing and i recommend you watch it.
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Summary: most overrated ever
Review: Did anyone really like this piece of madagascar manx cat stool? I mean this whole movie is boring as all sin without a gak even by a knife to someone's throat and the psycho thriller aprt is so lame... a rating system!
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Summary: You will see dead people too!
Review: A Psychologist ( Bruce Willis) helps a young boy named " Cole" ( Haley Joel Osmont) with his problem, his problem is that he has the gift to see dead people and they are starting to haunt him. A new masterpiece in horror cinema, it gives many twists and turns for the viewer that keeps them on the edge of their seats into a brand new world of the supernatural. The acting is great and the ending is terrific, this has plenty of scares for the viewer which makes this a must see movie. Also recommended: Roland Emmerich's Making Contact, Lucio Fulci's The Beyond, Scream, Final Destination, Ghost, Jacob's Ladder, The Others, Halloween, Suspiria, Ghostbusters, Poltergeist, The Shining, The Exorcist, Evil Dead, Scream 2, Perfect Blue, Unbreakable, Signs, Total Recall, The Matrix, and Urban Legend.
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Summary: The Sixth Sense
Review: M. Night Shyamalan's supernatural thriller is one of most chilling and unpredictable films i've seen for a long time. Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment both give great performances, especially Osment, who has the gift of seeing dead people. Shyamalan's taut direction makes this one an amazing and thrilling film with that now-famous shocker ending (Even though you probably know what happens). The stunning cinematography and some terrific scenes with Osment talking to Willis about his "gift" are fantastic. Add a creepy musical score, some inventive camerawork and a sharp script and you have one of the best psychological thrillers of all time.
The DVD extras are good, with a "Making-Of" Documentary, deleted Scenes and Extended Ending, storyboard to Film Comparisons, an interview with director M. Night Shyamalan, music and sound design, the doco "Reaching the Audience & Rules and Clues", trailers and TV spots. The only thing lacking is a commentary from Shyamalan, but the rest of the extras makes up for it. Overall, a great DVD.
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Summary: I see through this plot
Review: After all the hype this movie got, I can't believe how utterly horrible it was. The story of a boy who can see dead people? That much, at least, makes sense, but that is about where the sense stops. The surprise ending of this movie is extremely lame. It doesn't even fit. For example, in one scene Willis is sitting opposite Cole's mom in their living room when Cole comes home from school. So how did he get in there? Well, an intelligent person would think he would have talked to the mom before just barging in and sitting down. Did he do this? No. According to the "surprise" ending, he actually let himself in the house, sat down across from Cole's mom, said nothing, and just sat there, not paying any attention to the fact that she didn't notice him. This movie is incredibly stupid. If you watch the interview with the director after the film, he can't stop talking about what a genius he is for making this movie. I was expecting a surprise ending, what I got was some lame twist in the plot that left a gaping hole in the entire story. Stay away from this one.
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Summary: AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!IT"S SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Mabye you will be saying that after you watch the movie.When I saw the girl near the car window after the car crash part I JUMPED OUT OF MY SEAT!!!!!!!!!I saw it on TV and i Was Screaming(The Bold text above.)By the time i Got to the end,I started to Cover my eyes!I saw it 10 times and it is cool.
P.S.Who is Toni Collette anyway?
Rating:
Summary: A must see
Review: This movie is a must see. I watched it with my friends at my sleepover and I loved it. It you like mystery and supence then you will love this movie. It is all about Dr. Crow who helps children with there problems. One kid is afraid that know one can help him with his problem but then reveils that he can see ghosts. It also has a great moral to it. So purchase this movie today and I think that you will probably not regret it.
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