A well-researched paranormal suspense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Rating: 10/10 (27 August 1999)

An incredible film - the most suspenseful and frightening that I've seen in years. It's not a scary movie that's frightening because it's gross and disgusting. It's a scary movie that's simply scary, without special effects or excessive gore, which, to me, is the greatest kind of thriller that we see too little of these days.
_The Sixth Sense_ is exquisitely acted, written, and directed, with a score that brings the film chillingly to life. Bruce Willis (Malcolm Crowe) and Haley Joel Osment (Cole Sear) have a chemistry and power together that is utterly believable. Their performances almost make you suspend reality and believe that the characters are real people.
Another thing that struck me is the attention to detail and the research that went into the storyline. Being a paranormal buff, the movie didn't look too promising as far as realistic paranormal investigation goes. However, the attention to free association writing, electronic voice phenomena, cold spots, a spirit's violent actions, and the stress the ability to "see dead people" puts on someone, especially a young child, was amazing. If you're into ghosts and the paranormal, this is definitely a film for you, and will strike you as being more than just "a scary movie."
Just a word of warning: Don't let your guard down. If you don't like sudden parts, this may not be a movie for you. Go with a friend or family member who's already seen it and can tell you if something is sudden is going to happen. I usually don't like movies with any sudden parts, but I think this film, without that suspense, would not nearly be as good.
I don't think there was anything that I didn't like about the movie... it's most definitely worth the ticket price and should be seen on the big screen in order to get the full effect, like _The Haunting_. I guarantee the story will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the ending will shock you - Everyone says it, don't think it's hype. It really will. I also guarantee you'll fall in love with young Haley Joel Osment, and his performance as Cole Sear. This is a fantastic movie certainly worth seeing in the theatres.