A classic ghost story

Rating: 9/10 (23 August 1999)

I can't remember ever being so stunningly surprised by a movie. Glad I listened to the word of mouth and not the reviews. This one is a 10+ -- an instant classic in the ghost story genre. I can't think of another ending to a movie that dropped my jaw like this one. The script is profoundly clever and the direction is masterful. Young Haley Joel Osment gives the best performance I've ever seen by a child, and deserves serious Oscar consideration -- in the lead actor category! The movie begins at a slow pace, but that is deliberate and beautifully controlled. Stay with it and you will be richly rewarded. See it before you hear too much more about it.