Overrated, but good.

Rating: 8/10 (10 August 2011)

The Sixth sense has been hailed by some as one of the greatest horror stories ever put on film. But I must disagree. I won't deny that I enjoyed the film, but to compare it to Rosemary's baby, Psycho, or The Omen... well, it just can't be done.
The Sixth sense revolves around a psychiatrist(Bruce Willis) who is asked to investigate a disturbed child named Cole(Haley Joel Osment). Cole has been having some odd behavior, and the reason why is that he is haunted by ghosts.
The Sixth sense, if you've never seen it, has a brilliant twist. Unfortunately, most people have probably blown it for those who haven't seen it. But at the time the twist was brilliant. Also, I loved the ending, and the overall message. And the film has got some chilling moments, and very good performances. Osment obviously steals the show, but Willis is strong too.
But you can't sit there and tell me that this film was Oscar worthy. There were plenty of films in 1999 that deserved it more than this. Magnolia, Being John Malkovich, Election, all great films. You could probably sit M. Night Shamylan down in a room and watch Magnolia and he would probably say it was a ton better. And thats because it was.
The Sixth sense is a good film, but its another Oscar nominee that just doesn't deserve it. Osment deserved a nomination, and Toni Collette, who was snubbed, would have deserved one too. But the rest is unnecessary. Good, but overrated.
B+