Shyamalan's crown jewel

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 2002)

M. Night Shyamalan has created a unique and interesting atmosphere throughout The Sixth Sense. This is a film (not unlike "The Usual Suspects")which is often spoken about and critiqued for it's ending, and much is forgotten about it's content. There are genuine spooks and an unsettling feeling that the viewer's feel throughout "The Sixth Sense" and is present on each viewing.
I comment on the film after having seen Shyamalan's two subsequent works "Unbreakable" and "Signs". In each Shyamalan attempt's to deliver the message of faith, religion and fate. It is to the credit of "The Sixth Sense" that these messages are more cleverly woven into the plot of the film, without being blatant as we have seen since. Shymalan presents this in a down to earth, low key fashion. It is without a doubt the crown jewel of his work's.
All acting performances are exceptional. Some stereotyping goes into each character. Colette the typical single mum and Willis the child psychologist out for redemption. However this works well around the deep and complex central character and theme.
"The Sixth Sense" can stand it's head above most other film's of it's time. I rate it very highly. It is certainly the best work of most of the actors involved and certainly the director.