...a great film that delivers in both fright and enjoyment.

Rating: Null/10 (25 September 1999)

This is an excellent movie. It is full of moments that are genuinely frightening, and the overall mood is best described as "creepy". The plot begins slowly (a little too slowly?) but eventually develops into an ending that leaves you breathless.
I've seen the film twice now, and can vouch that it takes more than ending to create a great film. The Sixth Sense succeeds. Moments are scary, or emotional, or just plain powerful. If you're a true "movie-goer" and immerse yourself into this film (which is easily done given the great score and excellent directing) then you should find yourself shuddering more than once.
The acting is exceptional, Bruce Willis - taking into account his recent jobs - is surprisingly good. The boy and his mother are believable, and the character interaction is very nice. The film quality is dark and granular, giving you a strong sense of realism - like watching a documentary. Just like "Saving Private Ryan", great steps were taken to build scenes using mood and emotion.
The ending does much more than complete this great film. You will find yourself pleasantly surprised and in many cases your draw will land in your popcorn. Once you figure this out, you'll be thinking about it all the way to your car. All in all, a great film that delivers in both fright and enjoyment.