Surprisingly intense, non-gross-out, suspense movie

Rating: 8/10 (14 August 1999)

OK, so maybe the little boy's talent shouldn't have been made quite so clear in the trailer. Still, I found I really liked this movie, particularly the performances of Haley Joel Osment and Bruce Willis.
This movie is very quiet, with a number of scenes (particularly the one near the end between the little boy and his mother) that feel like they are more from a book than movie. But I found I really related to Cole's constant nerves and Malcolm's intense desire to help him. The movie is very moody from the very beginning to the end.
What makes this movie particularly worthwhile is how quiet it is. If you enjoy horror/suspense movies and don't feel the need to be completely grossed out during it, this film is definitely worth your time.