It is certainly good; it's just a shame it was spoiled for me

Rating: 7/10 (11 August 2017)

THE SIXTH SENSE - 1999
Directed by M Night Shyamalan
Starring Bruce Willis & Haley Joel Osment
Plot Overview: Young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. He is too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis). As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something unfathomable.
Let me start of with saying this is definitely a 'good' movie. I imagine it'd be great if only it was not spoiled for me before watching. That is not the film's fault so I can't exactly criticise it for that but I can't rate it higher than my initial reaction to the final product. I am sure I'd like the movie more without the spoiler but, as it stands, it was spoiled for me and I can't give it a 8, 9 or 10 based on a hunch on what my reaction would have been.
Due to that, I will provide critique on other aspects about the film. The story for example. The actual story for the movie is pretty weak, in my opinion. Obviously, it builds to the end and I will say I love the idea of the ending. It all builds to a conclusion and I admire that. I love the hints throughout but I just can't say I was impressed by the STORY whilst knowing the end. Again, not the film's fault but I can't rate it higher based on what I think I would have thought under different circumstances.
Now for things that I actually like about the film. Bruce Willis is excellent as Dr Malcolm Crowe and I love the way his character adapts over the course of the movie. Haley Joel Osment gives the most creepy, odd, perfect performance in this film. He was truly exceptional in this role and stole the show for me. Without speaking for extended periods of time, he conveys so much fear, and anxiety, and worry, and sadness with just his face, and that is impressive for an ACTOR to do, never mind just a child. Toni Collete was pretty convincing as Cole's mum.
Both the cinematography and editing were really really good in this movie. Shyamalan relies on building atmosphere and anxiety instead of blatantly using jump scares to incite fear in to the viewer. Why didn't this style of horror carry over from 1999 instead of the style of 'The Blair Witch Project'? This style was so much better and relied on actual SKILLFUL FILM MAKING, not cheap scares and horrific camera work.
As a whole, The Sixth Sense is a very enjoyable movie and I will probably purchase it on Blu Ray. I am confident that if I did not have the film spoiled, I would have liked it so much more than I did. It is for that reason that I can't rate this film any higher and why I will rate this film 7 'DEAD PEOPLE' out of 10. I recommend you see this film regardless if it has been spoiled or not. I imagine you'll at least enjoy it.