THE SIXTH SENSE

The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American supernatural horror-thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film tells the story of Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a troubled, isolated boy who is able to see and talk to the dead, and an equally troubled child psychologist (Bruce Willis) who tries to help him. The film established Shyamalan as a writer and director, and introduced the cinema public to his traits, most notably his affinity for surprise endings.

Released by Hollywood Pictures on August 6, 1999, the film was received well; critics highlighted the performances (especially by Osment, Collette and Willis), its atmosphere, and twist conclusion. The film was the second highest-grossing film of 1999 (behind Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace), grossing about $293 million domestically and $672 million worldwide. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Shyamalan, Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor for Osment, and Best Supporting Actress for Toni Collette. (Wikipedia)

In fact, even though I have watched this film really late in the day, which is a trend with me, I basked in the perfection of Night's story-telling. Superbly riveting. Osment's act was absolutely delightful; restrained and a maturity of the rarest kind! And like Wikipedia says, Night indeed gave us a surprise towards the end of the film, which I was not prepared for! 

Night has a rare quality of taking his viewers from a comparatively low relaxed point to slowly leaning forward and then literally sitting on the edge of the seat. Sixth Sense was exciting. Wouldn't  mind watching it again!