Best I've seen in a while

Rating: 9/10 (18 September 1999)

I'm not a Bruce Willis fan, so I had decided not to see this movie when the previews first came out. But 6 weeks at #1 and all the buzz finally made me cave in. I'm glad I did.
The biggest complaint I hear about this movie is that it starts too slow. I think the slow build up is necessary for the story, and thought every scene was necessary for the full effect.
It's interesting to point out that there were pretty much NO special effects, just great camera work, good use of music (both the presence and absence of it), and great acting. Although I think an Oscar might be a little too much, Haley Joel Osment did a great job and really made me feel for him. Willis was actually pretty good, too, I must admit.
Of course, none of this would have mattered without a story, and this movie had it. The ending was a true surprise, and, just like they want, I'll be shelling out another $6.50 to see it again.