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Summary: Intense!
Review: It's hard to say why this film is not receiving Oscar consideration, other than the fact it isn't big and flashy and overblown. Bruce Willis' perfomance is wonderful - exhibiting the depth that has always seemed just beyond him. I coughed up $8 three times for this one (each time expecting to be less interested than before) and found myself even more into it than the last. Haley Joel Osment is great as the boy with a terrifying power (I see GOLD in his future). If I had to have a gripe, I'd say the supporting cast is a little weak, but that is a minor point. I must say, I don't think I have heard ANYONE talking about the ending -- I must conclude that there are some sort of subliminal messages keeping people from revealing it, because I don't think I've EVER seen a movie that hasn't had the best part(s) ruined by the general public. Treat yourself and buy this DVD - it will be well worth it!
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Summary: Not for the Chronically Overstimulated
Review: "The Sixth Sense" is an odd movie in today's multi-million-dollar mechanical-effects-laden shoot 'em ups, as it sets a slower, more thoughful pace and rewards those who can slow down long enough to notice with a chilling story of death, and life beyond it. As such, it is not the movie of choice for the average chronically-overstimulated, caffeine-driven consumer. On the other hand, if you have a couple of hours to allow yourself to be woven into the fabric of this little story, you'll experience a film that almost universally sends its audience retrospectively through the details of the plot, looking for the one minor flaw which causes the premise to collapse like a deck of cards. I know I did, and I was delighted to find that all loopholes appear closed, and all conflicts seem resolved -- a sure sign that the screenwriter combed through this script many times before heading off to market. I appreciated that sense of craftsmanship, and look forward to seeing this one again. But, if you gravitate more to the "She's The One" or "Varsity Blues" market, you will likely find this movie maddeningly slow, like reading a book for which a movie has already been produced. In such cases, the remainder of Bruce Willis's body of work will likely interest you more; however, this one (for me) stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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Summary: Great acting, great screenplay
Review: Have you ever watched a scary movie in the dark, and almost swore you saw someone moving out of the corener of your eye? I have, and after seeing this movie it happened a lot more. "The Sixth Sense" has great performances from Bruce Willis (who plays Malcolm, an emotionally wounded psychologist)and Haley Joel Osment (who plays Cole, a little boy with a remarkable gift:he sees dead people) The screenplay is wonderful. "They don't know they're dead," laments Cole."They think they're alive.They see what they want to see." Malcolm is determined to help him. His marriage has been failing ever since an old case that showed almost the same symtoms shot him in the side and then killed himself.Malcolm is determined not to let that happen to Cole. This is a remarkable movie with a Hitchcokian twist at the end.Watch it, and you'll be doing double takes next time you feel that strange presence behind your back.
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Summary: You don't need a "Sixth Sense" to tell this one is good!
Review: There has never been a type of movie with more allure than the thriller series. Many have scared the socks off of their poor audience, with a paticular tip of the hat to "The Blair Witch Project," but this movie is different. The movie tells you with its story, its tone, and its color that something will happen, but you can not put your finger on it until the end. The movie supports no "cheap scares" present in movies like Scream in which a scene is not scary, just sudden and startling. This movie, "The Sixth Sense," Will make you afraid. Afraid of the dark, and afraid of being alone. The genuine surprise ending added closure to a genuine 21st century scary movie. And, with added footage, you will not want to miss "The Sixth Sense." Note: This movie is only for those who are not afraid to be truly afraid.
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Summary: I wanted to pull the hairs on the back of my neck out!
Review: What kind of horror movie includes the line, "You know when the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up? That's them." Ooh, so spooky. (this is sarcasm, kids). I love horror movies, and was very excited about seeing this one, early in its run, only to be profoundly disappointed. I admit there are some quite good things about this movie; the beginning and the twist ending, to name two. Sure, the kid is good, but quite overrated. If you are inexperienced with horror movies, you might find this scary. I just found the special effects to be gross. They could have told the little girl's story without having her throw up all over poor little Haley Joel Osment, for example. Furthermore, I didn't find their explanation believable about ghosts only seeing what they want to see. Overall, the acting is good throughout the movie, particularly Toni Collette, but the plot and explanations are lacking.
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Summary: Ugh...awful
Review: Overhyped, yes, and severely overrated in general. This movie was just plain horrible. It's an incohesive film, with a plot that pushes one's suspension of disbelief to such an extent and is so full of holes it's almost a parody. There are incomprehensibly also a LOT of tears in this movie; it seems almost every scene involves some kind of inane variation on someone crying. Most of all, it was just plain boring and dumb. Throw in one of THE most annoying child actors you'll ever see, and you have the recipe for a pure waste of a couple of hours of your life. I watched this film with friends, and the only reason we lasted past the first half-hour to begin with was to see the much-vaunted ending. Needless to say, it left us as empty as the rest of the film. It's too late for us; our two hours are lost forever. A chunk of time we'll never see again. But it's not too late for you. If my review can save just one person from wasting that same chunk of their precious life (not to mention the synapses they'd burn out by sitting through this moronic mess), then my sacrifice will at least not have been in vain. Stay away from this garbage...your five senses will thank you.
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Summary: This is what defines Excellence!
Review: I was surprised when I first heard the rave reviews and witnessed how much money this film was making... it seems to me, that it would've been much more a "sleeper" The reason is that, compared to most horror/pyschological horror films, this movie is "slow". It moves more like a 3-hour long movie, than an hour and a half or so, and it contains only sparesly, albeit well-placed, bits of gore. On the whole, the violence in this movie is only included to tell a story, not give a cheap thrill. For this reason, and because it seems to me to be a sensitive, thoughtful look at the possible existense of "ghosts", I highly recommend this movie. If movies were assigned personalities, and if "ET" was cutsie, and "Exorcist" was loud and profane, then "The Sixth Sense" by M. Night Shyamalan is quiet, pensive, brooding and clever. As for Haley Joel Osment, the 12 year old who plays 9-year-old Cole Sear... there is only one word to describe his acting abilities: AWESOME. Never, and I mean never, have I come across a youngster who is as capable of giving such a realistic performance, and of influencing the mood of the audience to such a degree. Haley has a way of claiming the screen, and is coupled well with a quickly-maturing Bruce Willis, who was darkly-mysterious as the tenacious, caring child psychologist, Malcolm Crowe. By now, you probably know that this movie is about a young boy who has the very-real ability to "see" dead people. Consequently, if a child really was capable of seeing such things, they would be terribly frightened and probably give the impression that something is very wrong, without necessarily stating what the problem is. This is where Malcolm comes into the picture... he wants to "help" Cole because, at the beginning of the movie, Cole appears to be living the life of an emotionally abused child. And also... Cole represents the chance to 'redo' the past; a past that has one, rather large, error in it for Malcolm (one of his patients had a mental breakdown and committed suicide, after shooting Malcolm in the solar plexus). Even if you don't think this movie will satisfy your need for constant 'blood, gore and shocks', see it anyway. It is almost a calming experience, when compared to the gaudy, LOUD horror movies that are flooding the market, and, to me, a welcome change. Congratulations, Bruce and Haley, on this awesome landmark film!
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Summary: If Oscar isn't blind...
Review: ...this film will get nominated for multiple categories. Osment and Collette were brilliant in this film, as were cinematographer Fujimoto and editor Andrew Mondshein. But the the person who deserves the biggest credit is Bruce Willis...NOT. It's writer director M. Night Shyamalan. He has crafted such an awe inspiring movie that people are going to want to keep this film forever and ever! He deserves a shot at Oscar Best Original Screenplay himself...as for Bruce, well, at least he did a creditable job for this picture.
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Summary: Perhaps the best film of 1999.
Review: Writer/director M. Night Shymalan's "The Sixth Sense" is that rarest of breeds: an intelligent, well-made film that conquered the box office. Equal parts mystery, drama and bone-chilling horror, "Sense" deals with a weary, wounded child psychologist (Bruce Willis) whose latest patient (the remarkable Haley Joel Osment) has a mysterious and terrible gift: he sees ghosts. Shymalan, ably assisted by Tak Fujimoto's brilliantly icy cinematography, wrings suspense and terror out of empty doorways, split-second glimpses of figures in the background, and unknown things lurking in the dark. But this is hardly a cheap slasher film: perhaps the most wonderful aspect of this film is its message, that fear can be conquered through understanding and compassion. Cleverly plotted, bolstered by fine performances from Olivia Williams as Willis's melancholy wife and Toni Colette as Osment's worried mom, and graced with a twist ending worthy of Hitchcock, "The Sixth Sense" is a magnificently creepy film that will have you jumping at shadows long after it's over.
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Summary: A cut above the shallow horror genre
Review: In this summer's proliferation of scary movies, The Blair Witch Project got all the hype, The Haunting got all the fancy schmany special effects, and The Sixth Sense won the acclaim of moviegoers and critics alike. This film is the best of the new crop scary movie flicks (the aforementioned, as well as Stigmata and Stir of Echoes. Willis plays a kiddie shrink who failed once and is determined not to make the same mistake for the special but troubled little child played by Osmet (Forest, Jr. from Forest Gump). However, he can never be prepared for the revelation Osmet makes to him. In a scene that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end he confesses to Willis in a raspy whisper, "I see dead people." What progresses are a series of images that are lackluster in special effects, but so well-set-up they will literally scare the hell out of you. It is a non-stop adrenaline ride from then on out. For the first time since I saw The Exorcist at 16, I felt uneasy when I cut the lights off and settled into my bed. There are some holes in the plot and a few melodramatic moments, but all in all this movie is fantastic. There are two particular bright spots that outshine its other traits, however. The first is Osmet. A child of his age in such a role would normally play it very melodramatic and unconvincing, but he is soft-spoken and as realistic as any other actor I have seen. Because of his age, I think this is one of the best performances of the year (nuge, nudge, Academy). The other bright spot is the twist at the end that will literally make your head spin. Never duplicated, totally unpredictible, you will walk out of the theatre shaking your head in disbelief. That is all I will say about it. Overall, this one is a must see. Just keep that heater running as hot as it will go when you get home. Brrrrr... See more of my reviews at http://maxpages.com/xanadu
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