Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Score: 9/10

This is one of my all time favorites and one of the scariest movies I’ve ever seen. You would feel creepy when you go to sleep after watching it. The scary part is not because of the surprises or pop up moments and also not because of some revolting characters. The whole situation in the movie creates this feeling and thus this is a great movie. The ending offers a surprise for you who can’t guess what has happened. You should concentrate and open your imagination to enjoy and value the movie.

The movie is about Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), a child psychiatrist who has a deteriorating relationship with his wife. One day he meets with Cole Sears (Haley Joel Osment), a boy who has problems in socializing with other kids. This boy separates himself from others and spends his time by playing in the church. With a great effort and patience, Dr. Crowe manages to gradually open up Cole’s source of problem. This relationship between doctor and patient continues and develops nicely. In the end, both are helping each other to overcome each person’s problem. I don't want to ruin the excitement in the movie and will stop here.

Bruce and Haley interact nicely in the movie. Haley’s mom (Toni Collette) performs emotionally as a single mother who tries desperately to protect and understand his son. However, special praise goes for Haley in this movie. His performance is just outstanding in every aspect. This is definitely one of the best child actor performances of all time. I really feel that the Oscar should be his (no offence to Mr. Michael Caine). This is also the best movie from M. Night Shyamalan who seems to experience a downward spiral as Dr. Crowe recently (especially with the release of The Happening).

To sum up, this is a great drama-horror movie, one of a kind. I highly recommend this movie and the ending offers a fascinating twist and surprise.

For more info for the movie, you can visit the following links:
- The Internet Movie Data Base: The Sixth Sense.
- M. Night Shyamalan Online.

"You are creepy mister"

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