The Sixth Sense

(1999)

I had always just liked (not loved) this movie. Recently I watched a review of The Sixth Sense on YouTube. Chris Stuckmann was doing a wrap up of several M. Night Shyamalan's older movies before Mr. Shyamalan's The Visit (2015) premiered. I was so affected by Mr. Stuckmann's review that I re-watched The Sixth Sense. After this recent viewing, I decided this film was worth 5 stars (my version of Mr. Stuckmann's A+ rating). Forget the twist at the end. This movie is superior on so many levels, directing, acting, cinematography, soundtrack, set design and script. Unfortunately with everyone so taken with THE TWIST, it probably affected Mr. Shyamalan's choices and certainly viewers' expectations. This movie is a primer for anyone who wants to tell an affecting and entertaining story. It is certainly a movie that can be watched multiple times with the enjoyment of catching little details missed on a previous viewing. I would recommend this movie to anyone over 12. While it might be a little intense for younger and sensitive children, watching this movie with an adult would probably be suitable. Everyone involved with this movie should be proud that they had a part in its creation.