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The Sixth Sense (1999) 8.2
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Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 1,994 user | 217 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A boy who communicates with spirits that don't know they're dead seeks the help of a disheartened child psychologist. Director:M. Night ShyamalanWriter:M. Night Shyamalan |
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Cast
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| Bruce Willis | ... | ||
| Haley Joel Osment | ... | ||
| Toni Collette | ... | ||
| Olivia Williams | ... | ||
| Trevor Morgan | ... | ||
| Donnie Wahlberg | ... | ||
| Peter Anthony Tambakis | ... |
Darren
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| Mischa Barton | ... | ||
| Angelica Page | ... |
Mrs. Collins
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Lisa Summerour | ... | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Malcom Crowe is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient. This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy (Cole) much to the dismay of his wife. Cole's mom is at her wit's end with what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe is the boy's only hope. Written by Jeff Mellinger <jmell@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
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"I see dead people" See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense thematic material and violent images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
6 August 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El sexto sentido See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£257,479 (UK) (5 November 1999)Gross:
$293,501,675 (USA) (12 May 2000)Company Credits
Production Co:
Barry Mendel Productions, Hollywood Pictures, Kennedy/Marshall Company, The See more »
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Anna Crowe: It's getting cold.
Malcolm Crowe: That is one fine frame; one fine frame that is. How much...
[he sits down with a grunt]
Malcolm Crowe: ...does a fine frame like that cost, do you think?
Anna Crowe: I never told you, but you sound a little like Dr. Seuss when you're drunk.
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Written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne
Performed by Chet Baker
Courtesy of Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Did You Know?
Trivia
M. Night Shyamalan: [car accident] Cole tells his mother about his powers while they're stuck in traffic because of a car accident. See more »Goofs
When Malcolm and Cole meet in the church for the last time, a patch of hair is sticking up from the right-hand side of Cole's head. The hair becomes less frisky between shots until it ends up well combed. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Anna Crowe: It's getting cold.
Malcolm Crowe: That is one fine frame; one fine frame that is. How much...
[he sits down with a grunt]
Malcolm Crowe: ...does a fine frame like that cost, do you think?
Anna Crowe: I never told you, but you sound a little like Dr. Seuss when you're drunk.
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Crazy Credits
The Spanish phrase "I don't want to die" that was played on the tape recorder in Malcolm's office is repeated after the credits. See more »Soundtracks
"I Fall In Love Too Easily"Written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne
Performed by Chet Baker
Courtesy of Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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"I see Dead People!" Sixth Sense is well worth the ticket price. It's a tight story and the acting is outstanding. There are a couple of good scares, rendered more effective because I dropped my guard. My sixth sense says such was the Writer/Director's express intention. :-)
It's a ghost story yet doesn't rely on special effects and computerization to chill your bones as the Haunting tried to do. The scares come from the sliver of possibility "what is happening may be true." Well that, and the dropping your guard thing.
Everyone in the cast is outstanding. Bruce Willis is at his best since Die Hard and The Last Boy Scout. His patient is 33 years junior to him ( played by Haley Joel Osment) is outstanding. Truly. I was mesmerized by his ability to get into this "sixth sense" possessed character. Malcolm and Cole helping each other resolve their problems occurs with good chemistry, and is believable, despite the heights you have to take your mind to believe the story's premise.
I am sooo tempted to give clues on when to grip the one you're with or arms rests a little more tightly; but alas, cannot in good conscience (or for fear of hate mail!) And out of respect for M. Night Shyamalan for a very good script and story thesis.
Summing: if you're "only" looking for the Chill Factor, take in Blair Witch over this one for those final 10 minutes. The reality factor is stronger, both despite and because of the low budget factors. But if you want to see one of the best Hollywood manufactured horror films in a long time, give Sixth Sense a chance. I enjoyed it.