Review of The Sixth Sense (1999) by Tatsuhito K — 07 Sep 2015
Watching it for the second time in a very long time made me realize that nothing too dramatic, or fancy, happens in The Sixth Sense. It's also a film that's hard to categorize; many people refer to this film as a psychological thriller, but I don't think it is.
Instead, it is an excellent drama film about people coping with death and grief; the film's atmosphere feels like a horror film, and although there is an element of horror films, The Sixth Sense is mostly about people trying to communicate with one another, and understanding each other.
It's confidently directed by Shyamalan, and the central performances by Willis and Osment are terrific. It's not without flaws, and some of the things in the film do not quite work. But in the end, it's a solidly made film and the twist at the end will surprise generations to come.
The Sixth Sense tells an (surprisingly) emotionally engaging story through the style of a classical ghost story. Well done, Shyamalan. Well done.
This review of The Sixth Sense (1999) was written by Tatsuhito K on 07 Sep 2015.
The Sixth Sense has generally received very positive reviews.
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