The Sixth Sense
is a well-written movie that hits you from every angle. Here’s a film that
tests your wits—you find yourself struggling to understand the character’s
predicament and trying to figure out why things seem out of place. Then, you
get to the ending, and M. Night Shyamalan’s trademark surprise twist hits you
flat in the face, and you go… “OH! That’s why!”
The Sixth Sense
is a movie that’s so great, but sadly, it’s not one for retakes. Since the
entire suspense is revealed in the end, the movie doesn’t have the same impact
after the first viewing. The actors also performed well, especially Haley Joel
Osment, and there’s Bruce Willis, showing off his prowess as one of the great
actors of our time. To me, The Sixth Sense is the best movie I’ve seen him
in—though the Die Hard series is exceptional, this movie just stands out in
your mind and heart.
The Sixth Sense
is a psychological horror film about the perils of a young boy, Cole Sear
(Haley Joel Osment). Cole lives an isolated life, finding it difficult to mix
with others. He sometimes sustains injuries, which he gets when attacked by the
people he sees and talks to—people whom others cannot see. Cole sees and talks
to dead people.
A child
psychologist, Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), with troubles of his own, comes on
board to try and help Cole deal with his problem, only to discover revelations
about his own life that he wasn’t expecting.
Written and
directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the movie script was first purchased by Disney
before being sold to Spyglass. Disney’s president believed the movie wasn’t
going to be a hit. The movie’s production budget was $40 million, and it was a
financial success, making over $600 million at the box office. The movie’s
tagline, “I see dead people,” became a popular catchphrase, used by many other
movies, TV shows, and songs.
Sadly, this
classic was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, but won
none. However, this doesn’t take away from the movie, as it remains a classic
in every way.
This movie is a masterpiece, introducing Shyamalan as a great writer and director. The Sixth Sense and Signs (2002), with Mel Gibson, stand out as my favorites of his films. There’s no need to spare any cash—just dash to the DVD store and get a copy of this masterpiece if you haven’t had the privilege of seeing it yet.
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