The Sixth Sense
Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
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  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    An inferior product. It is not well written, well acted, or well directed.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    20
    Because it unfolds like a garish hybrid of Simon Birch and What Dreams May Come, with some horror-movie touches thrown in to keep us from nodding off, "The Sixth Sense" appears to have been concocted at exactly the moment Hollywood was betting on supernatural schmaltz.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Charles Taylor
    30
    Because the movie never fully engages us, it never quite manages to allay our queasiness about watching the boy's distress.
  4. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    30
    The biggest piece of supernatural hooey since estranged wife Demi Moore's "The Seventh Sign."

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User Score
8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. grandpajoe6191
    9
    M. Night Shyamalan's "The SIxth Sense" is a masterfully created horror movie that, with solid care, actually scares you and tears you the same time. It's a great movie that will make you think throughout the whole time, especially with the shocking twist at the end.… Full Review »
  2. sLm
    10
    The mother practically made me break down in tears, and not to mention the awesome ending. Amazing film.
  3. cabrita
    10
    A unbelievably well thought out story balanced out with enough chills and shock as well as suspense for the audience to leave the theater completely satisfied.… Full Review »
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