The Sixth Sense

  • 1999


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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4.0
Though not without some genuinely frightening moments, The Sixth Sense is less a horror film than a moody piece of magic realism. Av Club
4.5
On this form, hes the real deal as a writer director, delivering a layered, tight screenplay, but matching it with a directorial expertise that he doe .. Den Of Geek
3.0
The Sixth Sense, which is about X Files ishly believable fears and coincidences, enjoys setting up X Files ish moments of pleasurable anxiety. EW
3.8
Cole has some ideas.Crowe wonders whether the ideas arent sound even if there arent really ghosts. Rogerebert
4.0
Osment is truly sensational, one of the finest performances ever given by a child. Common Sense Media
4.5
A poignant study of the searing pain caused by loss, this all too human horror film provokes tears as well as fears. Time Out
5.0
You leave slightly asquirm. You know it will linger. It becomes a clammy, chilly movie building toward a revelation that you cannot predict. As I say: ..
5.0
And the 11 year old Osment evokes the boys terror and awful predicament so memorably, youll never forget him.
4.5
Theres also a powerful, hackle raising twist that Shyamalan tosses out at films end that will have viewers re evaluating everything that has come befo ..
2.0
One of the films main problems is its pacing; it craws sluggishly along the entire picture while the audience suspensefully waits for something to hap .. E Film Critic
3.8
Boy Is Dead On Amazing In Sixth Sense Thriller THE SIXTH SENSE: Psychological thriller. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Crowes technique consists mostly of introductory exercises and kiddie games no halfway recalcitrant, skeptical or mind blown 8 year old would want to .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Apostasy What a startling and bold debut feature this is, a thoughtful exploration of .. The Equalizer 2 Believe it or not, Denzel Washington has neve ..
4.0
I would rather compare it to elements of THE OMEN and GHOST, rather than any thrill seekers ride.In fact, the film is deliberately paced very slowly, .. JoBlo
5.0
This psychological thriller has vibrant emotional clout given the astonishing performances by Haley Joel Osment and Bruce Willis. Spirituality And Practice
3.2
He has a good sense of what it takes to make a mystery work.Sixth offers a superb performance from the eight year old elementary school boy lead, Cole .. Sover
1.9
And theres a lack of internal consistency and logic; the movie doesnt even play by its own rules. ReelViews
4.4
Not to mention that the screenplay, with its terrific scares and its amazing double whammy at the end, is a grand achievement. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Intelligence and substance in a summer horror flick Whod of thought it.
3.1
Though Signs will never claim to make Speed look like a slow ride to Grandmas house, it moves at exactly the right speed (no pun intended) that the ma .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Willis gives a very quiet and assured performance, far different than his usual action hero stuff. Lariat
5.0
Toni Collette (Muriels Wedding) is equally convincing as the boys troubled mum and, though the films initial impact hinged on chatter about its knocko .. Radio Times
4.0
Sometimes, slower is better, and horror films certainly dont need Scream style shenanigans, attractive hard bodies, knife wielding bogeyman or telegra .. Screen It
2.0
Its hard to say more without revealing the surprises, but the movies best and worst features all stem from a highly unusual plot structure that builds .. Cs Monitor
4.4
It will be too slow for some, but I found it perfect for allowing the depth of Coles alienation and terror to seep in. New York Post
3.0
This is one of the better child performances we are likely to see all year.As for the film itself, its best described, ultimately, as a feel good horr .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
And despite trailers that make it appear to be a straight horror film, its actually more of a psychological thriller drama fantasy hybrid, with some g .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Writer and director M. Night Shyamalan carefully establishes a moody, extremely low key tone, only to smack you upside the head when you least expect .. Internet Reviews
4.4
The cinematic equivalent of a page turner, the movie keeps your eyes glued to the screen. Internet Reviews
3.0
This is a film with some clever twists and a really good performance by a child actor. This may be the surprise film of the season. Internet Reviews
3.5
Devoid of terror, a palpable sense of torment, and just plain energy. Internet Reviews
3.1
Even with its potentially interesting supernatural bent, its still largely schlock footage. Internet Reviews
3.0
Its hard for me to know whether it was the film itself or my constant view of its wires which left me unimpressed. Internet Reviews
4.5
That the movie works as well as it does is due primarily to Willis and Osment, an exceptionally expressive young actor who never resorts to cuteness. Internet Reviews
4.4
Shyamalan elicits a complex and tortured performance from young Osment. The young man deserves a supporting actor Oscar nod for his portrayal of a lit .. Internet Reviews
4.5
Only after the films chilling conclusion will you be able to fit the pieces of this ingenious supernatural puzzle together. Internet Reviews
4.5
Willis can be brilliant in the right part, and here he hits just right notes of frustration and anger, concern and caring.His performance is touching ..
5.0
An excellent premiere for new director M. Night Shyamalan as he packs a punch with a great story, excellent directing, a great cast, great performance .. Cinema Crazed
2.5
But because the movie never fully engages us, it never quite manages to allay our queasiness about watching the boys distress. Salon
4.0
The director, Kelly Makin, hits the gags hard he turns punch lines into slug lines but his timing is crackerjack. Slate
4.5
M. Night Shyamalan brings us an absorbing psychological thriller that marries exceptional performances through an intelligent and thought provoking pl ..
3.5
The neuroses of its characters are too exotic.The narrative is too muddled, the mise en scene too furiously busy. Observer
2.5
Id like to say that writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is a stunning new voice and talent working in Hollywood today. Unfortunately, that pronouncemen .. Flim Threet
3.5
The movie is not a great work, but its all of a piece, an attempt by a talented twenty eigh year old writer director to find his way.. New Yorker
0.5
The Sixth Sense might not scare you out of your wits, but it could reward them. Time
3.1
With its wit and adventuresome spirit, The Iron Giant is a superbly entertaining film for the entire family, but what makes it transcendent much like .. Mr Brown Movies
4.4
When a fleeting moment of visual horror is seen, it is all the more unexpected and emotionally stirringand earned. The Movie Boy
4.0
Like The Exorcist, this isnt really a gore spattered shocker, more a slow burning, subconscious botherer. Total Film
3.5
The Sixth Sense may be worth seeing for many, if only for its surprise ending. Cnn
3.8
But this movie stunned me. The hair on the back of my neck stood up five or six times in this picture. Spliced Wire
4.4
The movie is not so much a horror movie as a psychological, supernatural thriller. Movie Habit
3.8
Though a whiz with the clever premise, its a full hour before writer/director M. Night Shyamalan throws us the sop of conclusive evidence that this is .. Movies Tv Guide
5.0
And though it has long been spoiled by trailers, advertising, and word of mouth, this revelation (which, on occasion, doesnt play by its own rules) do ..
5.0
Even knowing the ending didnt hurt my enjoyment of it.In fact, Id go so far as to say you cant truly enjoy this movie fully without watching it twice. Three Movie Buffs
4.5
The end is just the icing on a perfectly designed and cooked cake.
5.0
Rather, lets turn our attention to the horror factor.Make no mistake, this is not a mindless slasher film. Ross Anthony
3.8
Mr. Shyamalan has an explanation planned for the end of the film which is at once startling and perfectly in keeping with the tone of the film.Its as .. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
Its more than just a killer trick: The Sixth Sense holds up because of Bruce Williss mournful performance as Dr. Malcolm Crowe. The Ringer
4.4
Its a riveting psychological thriller about death and its manifestations. Montreal Film Journal
4.0
The Sixth Sense is a most unusual psychological thriller and its huge success in America is rather surprising. Sbs
4.0
Shyamalan keeps the camera close to the actors.Much of the dialogue is performed in less than conversational tones. Chron
2.0
It is this unfortunate slide into absurdity, rather than the films now infamous final plot twist, which is The Sixth Senses chief characteristic at th .. Film Guardian
4.5
The Sixth Sense is a nice blend of story, fine performances, and subtle but startling visuals. Film Quips Online
4.5
Classy, creepy and cunnningly constructed, Shyamalans film offers melacholy pleasures and some genuinely effective scares. A quality Hollywood offerin .. Film 4
3.5
It would be rash foolhardy, even to imply that summer 99 has seen anything like a renaissance of the horror genre. La Times
3.0
Yet the films logic holds both emotionally and narratively, and Shyamalan brings satisfying closure to all of his characters and their sorrows. Decent Films
4.5
M. Night Shyamalan neutralizes Williss star presence with impressive plotting thats a fine excuse for the powerful atmosphere. Chicago Reader
5.0
The Sixth Sense has most importantly been reminding us of how powerful children can be as forces of knowledge, awareness, and healing, if only adults .. Black Girl Nerds
4.4
Is it really a study of childhood mental illness.Watching a movie entails putting your faith in the filmmakers telling the story. Articles Chicago Tribune
1.0
If ultimately there is less to Sense than meets the eye, director writer M. Night Shyamalan (Wide Awake) at least avoids gory cheap thrills in favor o .. People
4.0
A legend: Mary Ellis, one of the last women pilots from World War II, dies at 101 Mary Ellis, one of the last surviving female aviators from the Unite .. Rochester Goes Out
1.5
While there are certainly some frightening individual scenes, the film is more thought provoking and evocative than chilling. Vulture
4.5
The performances are solid with an outstanding debut from Haley Joel Osment. Dark Horizons
3.0
This is a painfully flawed filmpainful because its fine premise, that of a young boy who can perceive the spirits of the dead walking among us, is nev .. Need Coffee
3.8
Rarely has a filmmaker made a recovery as complete as The Sixth Sense. Seattle Times
5.0
But everything about this masterful study in desolation and hope supports the terrific work that Willis does. Articles Orlando Sentinel
4.5
Then, of course, theres Malcolm himself, who thinks hes there to help Cole, when really their roles are reversed. The Spool
4.4
So transparent is Osment as an actor, and so rare, that the pain on his face stabs you in the heart. Articles Philly
4.5
One of the best child performances since Anna Paquins turn in The Piano. Articles Philly
3.0
It was a very depressing realization, one that started making me feel cheated.How could a film with this much potential just wither and die Juicy Cerebellum
2.5
The movie acts like it is stuck at a fork in the road, and doesnt know what direction to turn. Cinema Phile
4.4
And among its best surprises is a beguiling performance from 11 year old Haley Joel Osment. Articles Baltimore Sun
5.0
Intricate, intimate thriller is full of superb performances, deft direction. Net Flix
4.0
Haley Joel Osment gives one of the best child performances ever, while director/writer M. Night Shyamalan rewards us with one of the best twists of al ..
4.0
While the films final 20 minutes are not its scariest, the third act piles up one surprise atop another, culminating in a jaw dropping twist hinted at .. Articles Sun Sentinel
4.0
The Sixth Sense really is an exposition of top notch psychological filmmaking Alfred Hitchcock would undoubtedly have approved. Patrick Nabarro
3.0
Elegantly shot, admirably acted, and well scored... but when The Sixth Sense leaves the character study path, its weaknesses and essential arrogance a .. Nicks Flick Picks
3.8
Suffice to say you should pay close attention throughout the movie, because youll want to replay it later in your head. Paloalto Online
4.0
Its once again time to celebrate all things Sacramento, old and new. Google
2.5
Billed as a chilling, psychological thriller, this movie is actually none of those things. Globe and Mail
1.5
Watching a child prone to intense anxiety attacks and brutal peer teasing fall apart is not my idea of fun, but Shyamalan gets the job done. Boston Phoenix
2.5
The biggest fault I have with him in the Sixth Sense is that he delivers every single one of his lines in a portentous whisper.Its a fault that is eas .. Cine Matter
3.5
Its clear in both the performances and the supremely moody atmosphere (ratcheted up by solid cinematography, editing, and sound and set design) that t .. Deep Focus
3.0
No better than any dime store thriller collecting dust over at Blockbuster.
4.4
At its heart it is an intense, moving, thoughtful drama about the mysterious relationship between an exceptional little boy and a psychologist who wan ..
4.4
The Sixth Sense has more than simple ghoulish chills on its mind. Instead, its a spooky mind game with a whopper of a twist at the end, a twist that, .. Jackson Ville
4.5
These traits aside, the films main appeal is the assurance with which it is made.Studiously versed in art house classics as much as in Spielberg or Cr .. Bfi
0.5
A film where Amenbar manages to exploit the argument of a mother upset by the suffering of his two children with totally unexpected elements. Excelsior
4.5
Anyone wanting a truly good scare, mixed with the sort of heartfelt character investment that makes the plot that much more enthralling, will never be ..
5.0
Though in some ways promoted as a scary ghost story, Sixth Sense is really a relationship drama set in a supernatural milieu. Cinema Sense
1.5
Another could have been film, another almost successful compromise, another intelligent flick done in by its misplaced and worn out star.
3.0
The Sixth Sense is an intensely paced, smart supernatural thriller that could be the sleeper hit of the summer. Movie Mantz
4.5
The story manages to keep ones interest engaged all the way through to the exhilaratingly unexpected ending, which effectively breathes new life into .. Boxoffice Magazine
1.5
But Shyamalan rebounds with his stupefying last reel, all but guaranteeing Signs its rightful place as an uncanny document of record. In These Times
4.4
The Sixth Sense deals with death, ghosts, and the effect such things could have a very intelligent little boy in a way that I found refreshing and inv .. Upcoming Movies
0.5
It might take some kind of extrasensory perception to explain what fills The Sixth Senses 114 minutes, because I certainly cant explain it. Philadelphia City Paper
4.5
Its hard to recall the last time a film blended story, originality, character depth, genre elements, theme and mood with as much potent synergy as The .. Jeff Huston's Believe Me
4.0
By treating the mortal and the dead with equal respect, The Sixth Sense holds its audience in the highest regard of all.
3.8
Osment is heartbreakingly true to his character as a boy at a crossroads. Spokesman-Review (Washingt ..
3.8
One other familiar saying, You dont describe what you see, you see what you describe.
1.5
But the flashy sensationalism of The Sixth Sense maybe the best thing about it is at war with its desire for contemplation. River Front Times
4.5
This isnt a passing thought, its a full grown feeling, wrapped around him like a suffocating sarcophagus.
1.5
More intriguing than scary, M. Night Shyamalans first film bears Twilight Zone traits.



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