Great thriller movie

Rating: Null/10 (25 August 2001)

I saw the Sixth Sense in a small theater with my friend, and was very surprised at what I saw. This film taught me that a scary movie doesn't have to be gory and extremely violent to be scary. Frankly, I believe that The Sixth Sense is scarier than many other horror films with killers. Haley Joel Osment's performance as Cole was amazing for a child actor, and Bruce Willis' role was also fantastic. I love scary movies, and this particular one comes down as one of the best I've seen. Everything about it is unique and dramatic; the acting, script, and atmosphere were all perfect for the movie's subject.
Another aspect of this film that makes it enjoyable is the clues it gives throughout the movie. I love thrillers like this that give various hints about the movie throughout to see if you can figure out the outcome of the next event. The director did a great job of giving out hints that caught the viewer's eye (most of them I didn't catch when I saw it at the theater, but when I rented it and watched it again I could spot some). Many twists are also spread in the movie that lead to the ending (which was a shock, even though I kind of guessed it half way through).
Before I saw this movie, I had heard of it and thought it would freak me out. However, it didn't really. Instead, it amazed me. I never imagined that such a genuine film like this could be made. A few moments of the movie did startle me, however, which made it a little more fun. I like this movie more than other horror films because, instead of a gut-wrenching movie to scare and shock you, this one just moves through you, and makes you take into consideration the feelings of the characters instead of watching them all die one by one.
Another addition to the movie that makes it genuine is the music. I don't know who composed it, but it was terrific. It came in at the most appropriate and dramatic parts of the movie, where it was needed most. This movie would have been about 30% less scarier if the music wasn't so good.
I suggest for anyone to see this film (if they can take some slight shocks). It will amaze you a lot more than scare you. It is simply the best thriller movie I have ever seen, because it concentrates on the feelings of the characters instead of blood and guts.