Sit up and examine a film for once, please.

Rating: 10/10 (12 December 2000)

There are two kinds of people who go to see films. People expecting an entertaining easy to understand story that will be told in kindergarten storytelling time narrative (i.e. Disney Movie). This, of course, is the most common viewer and the reason abstract experimental films are kept away from the other kind of viewer who resides in the same pool as person number one. Person number two is one who wants to be confused during and after the film. He/She wants to think about a film for weeks after seeing it (i.e. getting there monies worth). He/She wants to figure out what the storytellers where thinking and actually believes storytellers are Geniuses smarter than they are. Person number ONE obviously knows more than the genius (i.e. negative reviews of Unbreakable).
Now, getting back on track, The Sixth Sense was balanced nicely between these two different personas, it took a few minutes to draw from it the main points. Though people understood it and thought it was entertaining (i.e. box office success). Unbreakable steps over that edge. It is not easily understandable because it uses an amazing new film convention which was set in motion by Joel Schumacher in Batman Forever.
The comic book convention is highly refined and much more thought out in this film. How do you make films look like a comic book? Schumacher used costumes and sets, but Night uses a much more effective and unique style. Many scenes in the film drag out longer because Night is attempting to turn the film into a comic book. When you see the film look for comic book pictures (single frames will hold on the screen, these are comic book pictures). More importantly listen for short dialogue (i.e. short lines will fit in comic book clouds better).
What does all this mean? Well keep an open mind dang you! Look at this film long and hard, see it twice and be amazed at Nights genius style of filmmaking. This film is not as easily understandable, but it's just a little over the edge of understanding. If you can just respect Night and watch this film closely you will finally notice that film, in it's most purest form is ART. This could be a first time for you if you fall under the person number one category. Read this review again after you see the film and you will finally figure out why you paid 8.50 to go see this 1 hour 45 minute film. Because when you read this review you will finally have examined your first film! My review is a perfect ten out of ten. But if you can't open your mind for two hours then don't see it, (i.e. I don't wanna read your comments).
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your time. See this film again.