An Enigmatic, Emotionally Powerful, and Life-changing Experience

Rating: 10/10 (1 January 2016)

DISCLAIMER: Analytical writing, along with most other forms of writing, are definitely not my strong suit so if this review feels rushed, choppy, or not well thought out it was not my intent.
Very rarely do I see a movie where after wards I feel as if my life was changed in a meaningful way. Most of the time the films I watch serve as two hour diversions, brief respites in the midst of often long, tiresome, and occasionally depressing (at least for me) days. THE SIXTH SENSE triumphantly resides in the former category. In both of my viewings from the opening confrontation in Malcolm and Anna's apartment to the pitch-perfect finale, I was inseparably wrapped up in the events on screen. Through flawless direction, disturbingly convincing performances, and a beautiful yet mysterious score, this movie managed to not only invest me in the action, but even went as far as to occasionally make me forget I was even watching a film; such an occurrence happened during the car scene between Cole and Lynn.
I know that I haven't elaborated much on the details of the plot, or even on a few of the film's inconsistencies, but in my opinion the best way of viewing this film is to not know too much about it going in. Avoid message boards, FAQs, and even the original theatrical trailer as best as possible, all of which are laden full of spoiler-filled information that'll reduce the intrigue. That's not to say that knowing the plot beforehand, which is what happened to me, will prevent you from greatly enjoying the film, but it will lessen the feeling of discovery that can come from the experience.
Watching this movie on New Year's Eve was a lot of fun last night, and right next to black eyed pea dip I'm definitely going to make it a New Year's tradition.
10/10