Rating: Summary: An Incredible Twist! Review: I have to tell you that I loved this movie. When I first saw it, I was told what the twist ending was, and was still surprised by the ending when I saw it myself. The story was very well-written, and aside from a few very minor nit-picks (mainly regarding shadows and substance . . .) the plot was flawless. The DVD has so many extra-special features, including (the writer/director) Night's first attempt at a horror film, which is priceless! Also a good feature: Rules and Clues. Watch the movie on DVD, then Rules and Clues. Even if you know the ending, you will still be blown away. I could watch this movie over and over again. In fact, I have had the DVD for four days, and have seen it three times in those four days. I still cry at the end when Cole is talking about his grandmother . . . "Every day." Even as I type this, I feel a chill running down my spine. I honestly do not know why Haley Joel Osment didn't win an Oscar for his performance. Much better than Stir of Echoes, which was also fantastic!
Rating: Summary: THE TRAILERS BLOW CHUNKS! Review: The pictures, sound and extras are great--but c'mon Disney! Who the hell wants to sit through those damn trailers every time--a major annoyance on an otherwise fine DVD.
Rating: Summary: Excellent Behind the Scenes, Previews Kill the Opening Excit Review: I was disapointed when I first gazed upon the opening titles to see a half dozen trailers for upcoming movies, I couldn't even jump to the main menu, had to skip thru all the trailers just to get to the menu to see all the neat features. Disney and others need not to put such meaningless previews on my DVD, leave it on VHS. Other wise enjoy.
Rating: Summary: Absolutely amazing! Review: This movie was wonderfully horrifying! The ending was a great twist and really gave this movie that something extra. The little boy did an amazing job that should have given him the Oscar for Best supporting Actor. Watch this movie with the lights out!
Rating: Summary: Best ever Review: This Movie never lets you go! I've seen many, many movies and this is the only movie that took me by total suprise. Most movies are very predictable, but this one will blow your mind. I would have to put this one on top of my 'BEST EVER' list. A must see for anyone.
Rating: Summary: Mandatory Previews Ruin Much Anticipated DVD Review: Having seen and *loved* this film during its theatrical run, I pre-ordered this DVD nearly two months in advance of its earliest availability. When the disc arrived, I immediately canceled all other plans and set aside that evening's hours to watch it.Imagine then my profound sense of disappointment when I saw the first preview come on. Instantly, I reached for the DVD remote and pressed the Menu button only to find it had been disabled. When the second preview followed and still the Menu button was dead, I started to feel annoyed. By the time the fourth one began, I was thoroughly and completely angry and pledged never to watch any of the four movies that had been forced on me. Yes, I will admit that once The Sixth Sense began, the experience was every bit as satisfying as I had hoped. And the extra features are a very nice bonus. I don't doubt that this disc will be played many many times before I tire of it. However, in the end, the forced previews ruin this disc. I would have been happy to watch any previews the disc producers wanted me to watch ... so long as they gave me the freedom to choose when to watch them. A fatal mistake. Simply brutal. This disc should be recalled and replaced with one that does not force the experience. At this point, this studio is in my doghouse. If they pull this stunt again, I will never buy another disc from them. This is one Collector's Edition that may become a Trash Collector's edition.
Rating: Summary: The Sixth Sense Review: I'll be brief: Great movie... but the forced viewing of the movie trailers is extraordinarily obtrusive.
Rating: Summary: Sixth Sense Contains Nonsense (DVD Movie previews) Review: Throw in another log in the fire for me, too. I agree with the other viewers who are disgusted with the DVD version containing (what is considered to be VHS material)soon to be outdated movie pre-views . What was the studio or distributor and marketing execs thinking by featuring Mission to Mars and other previews on a Collector's Edition DVD; Obviously they weren't. Imagine seeing your DVD copy of The Sixth Sense 5-10 years from now and thinking how nostalgic and dated it will look and feel seeing that blasphemous Mission to Mars preview with its theatrical date release glaring at you ! As for The Sixth Sense, without a shadow of a doubt, it definitely deserves to be placed high on a mantle or pedestal next to 1999's Academy favorite and winner American Beauty ! I also would've enjoyed seeing Haley Joel Osment win for Best Supporting Actor. So what if the kid is only a kid.Many film critics were astonished by his performance yet said that for a child to receive the Oscar at that age would be too soon for his career ! Hogwash.In this day and age nothing is "too soon" for anybody's career--especially an award for a child of this acting caliber. He acts with more genuine feeling and emotion than most so-called professional adult actors out there in today's film industry ( shocking that some of these actors are still in the business despite their lack of acting skills). Bruce Willis gave one of his more finer performances in quite awhile. I can see why he was chosen to play Malcolm. They say those with a comedic or witty and sarcastic exterior are the ones who are more apt to show greater and deeper emotions of a serious sensitive nature.Bruce showed that there ain't nothing wrong with a man showing his more tender and emotional side without having to make a wisecrack to cover up for some sort of insecurity complex! You go Bruce... As for the performances by Wahlberg and Collette, simply OUTSTANDING ! Could not believe that Wahlberg lost about 40 lbs. for the role; talk about an actor literally throwing himself into the role (method actor ?). As for Toni Collette, I did not know she is originally from Australia and was in Muriel's Wedding.She was able to swap her Aussie accent for a New Jersey one; fascinating ! The story, plot, effects, were equally mesmerizing. This is one dvd to be purchased and not just rented ( as also mentioned by another previous reviewer)...
Rating: Summary: I have to re-review this DVD because of its opening Review: This is a great movie, and a great DVD, but I can't understand why they put movie trailers at the beginning, who would like to see those trailers EVERY TIME you start the DVD. And worst of all they disabled the MENU OPTION, so you have to press chapter forward a lot of times, this is the first time I see this on a DVD, this is supposed to be a collector's edition, you'll end hating the movies on the trailers so much, you'll never see them on screen. THe stars are for the DVD intro, NOT for the Movie itself. The DVD options are great, cool extras, but they ruined it all with this introduction.
Rating: Summary: The Sixth Sense DVD Review: The Sixth Sense was my favorite movie of 1999, and is permanately one of my top 10 favorites. The DVD version is great. The bonus section is full of very interesting tidbits about the movie, by the people that made it. Some of the catagories in the bonus section include story boards, musical score, scenes edited out and the original ending. If you love this movie and don't own a dvd player (mine is on my computer) take the plunge and buy one. You'll be glad you did!
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