Not that my opinion matters, but...

Rating: 5/10 (19 August 2000)

The Sixth Sense is a two hour magic trick, of sorts. There are a few good scenes here and there -- viz. the opening, the funeral twist, etc. -- but I have no doubts that Shyamalan came up with the ending before he wrote the movie, and as such the first two hours only exists to avert the audience's attention from the twist ending that is really the point of the whole movie. There are upsides, of course: Osmet's acting was a pleasant surprise, the direction was dark and somber (which -- though it may just be me -- was very appealing), and the score. However, as a whole, it seems like a tedious exercise with a pay-off that doesn't make up for the two hours of dullness that precedes it. That being said, see the movie anyway, because if public opinion means anything (and it does, I reluctantly admit), chances are you'll love this movie.