This time you really will want to see it again and again

Rating: Null/10 (8 May 2000)

The official Hollywood name for a film that comes out of nowhere to break box office records and upset the gravy chain is a 'sleeper'. There have been a fair few in the last couple of years, including THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, and even THE MATRIX, which came as a huge shock to the Lucasfilm empire! But how refreshing it is when a small film suddenly makes it big in a world where everything is starting to get a bit too predictable. THE SIXTH SENSE did exactly that, as well as thrill us, shock us, and ultimately move us.
One should not 'review' this film in the literal sense. To do this would spoil a first-time viewing, not only in the plot but also the level at which this film operates. Sadly films like these become victims of their own hype, and one should remember to treat it as just a movie, albeit a very good one. The leads are all exceptional, the writing is superb and James Newton Howard has excelled himself with a spooky, but emotionally haunting score.
If you haven't seen THE SIXTH SENSE, then stop reading this right now and go and see it! One tip though - if you rent this title, leave enough time for two viewings...