The best movie of 1999 hands down!

Rating: 10/10 (25 August 1999)

If there is any justice in the sordid political world of Hollywood,this film should garner quite a few Oscar nominations. After seeing "Blair Witch" one day we saw "Sixth Sense"the next day. Folks, the wrong movie has been getting all the hype/buzz.
Seeing the ads you know that a 9 year old boy sees dead people and a child psychologist is brought in to help him.Slowly you begin to discover the truth revolving around everyone.When the boy tells Willis that his secret is he sees dead people you get a bit chilled. When asked how often he replies in a very scared voice"All the time".That turns your blood to ice.(Almost made me drop some skippy chips).Even though you see what he sees it isn't until he says that do you feel yourself going over the edge.

I have to admit that about halfway through the movie I figured out where this was leading to. However I was only half right. Knowing this did NOT diminish the experience.It even pulled me deeper into the film.Every little nuance in the film deserved your attention.It was a kick to see the audience reaction near the end of the film.They were blown away by it.
It would be hard enough to have the visions the 9 year old has even as an adult.Haley John Osment crawls into the child's skin and is utterly fantastic!You believe him.He pulls you along for the very tortured hell ride this child is on.Willis gives an outstanding understated performance as well.He's the decent man that really wants to help the child even when he has doubts about himself.
The writing & directing by M.Night is excellent.He conjures up images you won't soon forget.This gets a very rare 10. If I could only give it an 11....