The Sixth Sense (Two-Disc Vista Series) (1999)
. Every now and then, a movie comes along with a whole new twist and makes you feel happy that you have actually gone to see it.
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. I didn’t think much of it in the beginning because I thought it was going to be another one of paranormal flicks that sometimes flood the market.
The Sixth Sense was a success at the box office in 1999 mainly because of Haley Joel Osment. When he acted in this movie, he was just 11 years old. Actually, he looked much younger than 11.
Anyway, Haley has got that kind of look that projects bewilderment, innocence and vulnerability.
Everybody it seems were taken by surprise by the ending. It gave us all the unknowing a good kick in the seat of our pants.
When a movie like The Sixth Sense has the ability to achieve that kind of effect, it gives the cash register a consistent and persistent ring at the box office.
The famous line that came out of that movie was “I see dead people”. Since then, many people have used that line on numerous occasions in their private lives to achieve all kinds of humorous effects.
Shymalan was credited with having the genius of taking everybody by surprise by his superb handling of the dying minutes of the entire plot. I suppose everybody needs to look at things from a new perspective as far as Shymalan was concerned.
The Sixth Sense won six Oscar nominations. They were for Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Film, Best Editing, Best Director and Best Screenplay Writing. Surprisingly it left the hall empty handed on Academy night. A crying shame, no doubt.
Before all concerned could dry their tears, the other awards came pouring in. All in all, The Sixth Sense picked up 30 other accolades. I suppose it more than made up for the Oscar loss.
It also made Haley Joel Osment famous and Night Shymalan one of the most-sought-after directors in the following years after the release of the movie.
This film cannot be put into the Scary category because it is not really so. My guess is that its major appeal is that seeing dead people isn’t all that bad because it is supposed to have some beneficial effects on those who are still living.
People in general want to know that after their loved ones have passed away, they are still around to care for them and the love that existed when they were alive had not disappeared even when the spirit was on the other dimension.
Normally, I wouldn’t watch ghost movies or horror flicks because they are too predictable or too gruesome.
Who wants to watch a movie with human entrails hanging out or hands chopped off in slow motion. We really don’t need to be reminded that such things do occur or can happen to some of us.
It is not as if our lives are not boring but The Sixth Sense ups the ante as far as paranormal movies are concerned. Kudos to Shymalan for springing a surprise on many of us. He deserves the success that he has achieved with this movie. Buy Cheap DVDs: The Sixth Sense (Two-Disc Vista Series) (1999)
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