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The Sixth Sense (1999) 8.2
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Reviews: 2,064 user | 230 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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| Haley Joel Osment | ... | ||
| Toni Collette | ... | ||
| Olivia Williams | ... | ||
| Trevor Morgan | ... | ||
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| Peter Anthony Tambakis | ... |
Darren
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Mrs. Collins
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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:
$26,681,262 (USA) (6 August 1999)Gross:
$293,501,675 (USA) (12 May 2000)Company Credits
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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 Laurent Lombard and Syd Dale
Performed by Laurent Lombard
Courtesy of Opus I
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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 is listening to the Vincent Grey tape, in the close-ups of the cassette the amount of tape on the spools vary greatly between each shot. 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
Space CocktailWritten by Laurent Lombard and Syd Dale
Performed by Laurent Lombard
Courtesy of Opus I
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What makes this film so wonderful to watch is not simply the acting, or the terror it instills, or even the plot itself. It is the way in which the writer/director M. Night Shyamalan takes his vision from the page, and carefully crafts a tale that completely absorbs the viewer. As a result, we are treated to a wealth of emotion: fear, sadness, joy, confusion, and humor, each one a compliment to the other.
Haley Joel Osment delivers, plain and simple. By now, so much has been said about the young actor that any more would be repetition. Needless to say, his portrayal of Cole Sear is remarkable. His ability to communicate, through a simple look or gesture, the depths to which his character's soul has been thrust is what truly carries the film. He succeeds at this task beautifully, convincing us while never going over the top; indeed, by the time Cole utters his now-famous line, you not only believe him, you are chilled by the fact that Osment the actor may actually believe it himself.
Bruce Willis turns in a stellar performance, complimenting his young co-star while never overshadowing him. It is a tribute to his respect of the material in so much as he fine tunes his delivery to seem reserved, yet not too toned down.
The Sixth Sense is more than simply a wondrous two hours. It has, in effect, created a new genre of filmmaking... the film is neither drama, nor horror, nor action. Rather, it is a seamless blending of all three, a film that encompasses the best aspects of each genre, without being limited by the worst. Hollywood has taken notice of this, and one can only expect a series of poor imitations to follow. But at least they'll always have The Sixth Sense to guide the way.