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M. Night ShyamalanScénario:
M. Night ShyamalanPhotographie:
Tak FujimotoMusique:
James Newton HowardActeurs·trices:
Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Haley Joel Osment, Olivia Williams, Donnie Wahlberg, Mischa Barton, Trevor Morgan, KaDee Strickland (plus)Résumés(1)
Cole Sear, garconnet de huit ans est hanté par un terrible secret. Son imaginaire est visité par des esprits menaçants. Trop jeune pour comprendre le pourquoi de ces apparitions et traumatisé par ces pouvoirs paranormaux, Cole s'enferme dans une peur maladive et ne veut reveler à personne la cause de son enfermement, à l'exception d'un psychologue pour enfants. La recherche d'une explication rationnelle guidera l'enfant et le thérapeute vers une vérité foudroyante et inexplicable. (texte officiel du distributeur)
(plus)Critiques (11)
Un petit thriller intime qui tourne autour de quatre personnes tourmentées. Délicatement effrayant, spirituellement romantique, meurtrièrement triste. Même après plusieurs visionnages, vous ne trouverez pas une seule scène qui ne fonctionne pas pour les deux faces schizophréniques et les points qui changent continuellement. Tout est parfaitement assuré avec alibi et il est incroyable de voir comment le visage principal du film fonctionne exactement dans cet état, perçu par le spectateur comme "pur". Le sixième sens est le plus réservé et le plus petit des films de Shyamalan - peut-être est-ce précisément pourquoi de nombreux fans, y compris moi-même, le considèrent comme un peu plus faible que Incassable et Signes. Mais arrêtons-nous là : n'est-ce pas la même bombe émotionnelle, reposant sur un scénario et une forme aussi perfectionnistes ? Seule la musique de James Newton Howard n'atteint pas encore la même particularité et lien caractériel avec le film que dans les deux chefs-d'œuvre mentionnés.
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The Sixth Sense seems like an unremarkable film throughout, but then in the last seconds comes a brilliant twist that turns the plot on its head. And it’s even better on a second viewing. If you haven't seen it yet and someone wants to tell you the ending, get a stick and chase them away from you.
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Thumbs up, no doubt, but I like Unbreakable better :-)
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I must confess that, after the huge fuss around The Sixth Sense, I am rather disappointed with the result. It's a nice ghost story, some moments are chilling and the performances of Osment and Willis are excellent. Oddly enough, the final twist seemed far-fetched to me, though very original. Shyamalan obviously has a considerable talent for dramatic gradation of shots as well as the ability to play with the viewer's psyche, but it's not my type of film.
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After seeing the first showing on the day of the premiere, without any prior information this really was a powerful and utterly unforgettable experience. Paradoxically, unlike other Shyamalan movies, this is only watchable twice. After that it just doesn’t work. The Sixth Sense lacks what is to be found in Unbreakable for instance, which reveals newer and newer layers every time you watch it again. The actors, especially Osment, are absolutely convincing and also there is no sense in singing the praises of Night’s directing, which is perfect in every respect. The same applies to the atmosphere. Anyhow, I reiterate that the first time you watch it is an unforgettable experience (but maybe not anymore, because everybody knows what happens even if they haven’t seen it), and so I have no choice but to give it a full set of stars.
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Innovative, suspenseful, and truly unique for its time. However, for me, The Sixth Sense is revolutionary mainly in the aspect of giving us M. Night Shyamalan. Although he belongs to my most beloved artists, his first hit is just a prelude to the dazzling stories he will one day serve to the audience. But it doesn't bear any shame, it's just a film good for one viewing compared to later pieces, one which amuses me, maybe even astonishes me at several points – but despite Bruce Willis' perfect performance, I won't have an infinite desire to watch it again.
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If my mom hadn’t spoiled the ending, I might have gone for five stars. Damn, it was my own fault, I shouldn't have asked so many questions. A lesson for the future...
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A wonderfully crafted ghost story with excellent atmosphere and subtle hints that enhance the experience of the unique ending. Essentially flawless in its script and devoid of any unnecessary scenes. Unfortunately, some scenes lacked drive and had a too slow pace. Additionally, the portrayal of Haley Joel Osment as the patient seemed too smart for a nine-year-old child. His speaking style and behavior did not correspond to his age. Bruce Willis surprisingly portrayed a sensitive and non-cliché action hero. Arguably Shyamalan's best film.
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An incredibly impressive film with a truly unexpected climax that actually put everything else on the back burner and ensured The Sixth Sense and director Shyamalan's undying fame. A great ghostly atmosphere, an excellent script, an incredible Osment, and the awesome Bruce in a slightly unconventional but perhaps his best role, where he fully displays his acting abilities. It’s a bit of a shame that the precision and finesse of the film didn't quite allow me to get deeper into Shyamalan's narrative than half a metre from the screen (and that's only in the tense moments). But that's only a minor blemish on this otherwise masterfully crafted horror film, which deservedly ranks among the genre's best. Very strong 4* for me.
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The Sixth Sense is an acting tour de force by (especially) little Haley Joel Osment (a well deserved Oscar nomination!) and Bruce Willis, and it is a perfectly handled directorial affair on M. Night Shyamalan's part. All sorts of subtle hints surface throughout the story, eventually leading to a shocking reveal that just makes this film unforgettable. In short, for me, a near perfect ghost thriller that lacks a greater dose of suspense in individual scenes to be perfect.
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A very well made ghost thriller, supported by great performances with a truly original and shocking conclusion. What I consider Shyamalan's "most intimate" and "thought-out" film.
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