"The Sixth Sense" was screened quickly after the screening!
In Hollywood, this model of click-and-release followed by expanded release does not apply to any movie.
Some movies use spot screenings to collect reviews and reputation of the movie because there is great uncertainty about the movie itself, so as to determine the scale of distribution.
But some movies are different. Some movies are purely because they have confidence in the film and hope to use the screenings to spread word-of-mouth and accumulate popularity, so that when they are released, they will achieve a concentrated box office explosion.
"The Sixth Sense" is undoubtedly the latter.
Because although the first screening is also to determine the scale of the release, this movie is a collaboration between Li Yi and Dean Pictures. Although the investment does not reach A level, the treatment is definitely A level.
Soon, under the public relations of Dean Pictures, Hollywood film critics and media began to interpret and evaluate the film.
Taylor, a veteran Hollywood film critic, spoke highly of "The Sixth Sense" in his personal column.
"This is the most special tender thriller!"
"Thrillers, plasma films, supernatural films, these types of films are often based on the selling point of visual impact, but "The Sixth Sense" brought a huge surprise to me!
In fact, there is no shortage of thrilling, suspenseful, and horror films in Hollywood. The large number of works of varying quality produced every year is dazzling, but there are really only a few that can be called classics and test your IQ.
In a world where sequels are flooding the big screen, where original films have almost disappeared, and where innovative films seem to be under a curse, there are fewer and fewer films that can be called classics. I once said that Hollywood needs new ones.
Element, Hollywood needs someone who dares to break the mold.
Undoubtedly, this director from China, Li, is such a person.
"The Sixth Sense" is a film that breaks the rules!
"The Sixth Sense" is also a classic thriller and suspense movie, and a typical ending movie.
Ending movies are a category of movies that I have defined myself. Most of them focus on horror, thriller and suspense movies, and the three are often combined together.
One thing they have in common is that they all have an unexpected ending.
The rhythm of these films is often progressive, because in order to tell the story well, the director has set up the plot step by step from the beginning, paved the atmosphere, and made all preparations for the finale at the last moment. Classic ending films are all
It is endlessly memorable. When you are eagerly guessing the ending, a shocking moment suddenly comes. After experiencing this stormy and unexpected climax, all the previous details will appear in your mind unconsciously, and then
You will find that the connection between these details and the ending is so ingenious. Then you will look up to the sky and sigh, feeling that you have encountered such a masterpiece again, and savor the infinite special pleasure during the period.
A good ending film has very high psychological requirements for the audience. Therefore, knowing the ending before watching it is undoubtedly the greatest harm to this type of film, and the pleasure of watching it is bound to be greatly reduced. .So there is an unwritten rule among movie fans. It is really taboo for movie fans to reveal the plot or ending of a finale movie in front of people who have not seen it. Not only will it irreparably damage the viewing pleasure of others, but it will also cause great harm to oneself. He has gained a reputation of being unkind and has harmed others and himself.
So why do classic ending movies always leave us unforgettable?
Let us imagine why a little boy named Cole, who is less than ten years old and dependent on his mother, has indifferent and sensitive eyes that should not belong to his age. He is indifferent because he is regarded by his peers. Repulsive, he is sensitive because of the fear that keeps welling up deep in his heart.
Cole is a strong child. But I can't even bear to say this seemingly ordinary word. His young heart is suffering from so much pain and fear behind it.
"I can see dead people..." When Cole huddled up in the quilt and told the secret to his trusted Dr. Mike in a trembling voice, his crystal eyes were filled with uncontrollable tears. He was finally able to release himself and unload. He put down a part of his heart that shouldn't have been burdened because he finally found someone who trusted him.
A boy of his age should have been innocently enjoying happy times, should not have understood the meaning of death under the care of his parents, and should have been able to mingle with his peers. However, these did not belong to Cole. I don't know when he started to realize that he was different, but it is undeniable that this is a cruel process.
When he suddenly realized one day that the strange scenes he had seen since childhood made him feel more and more uneasy and even frightened.
When he suddenly discovered one day that not everyone could see the terrifying "characters" who would appear at any time.
When he suddenly discovered one day that if he told anyone around him about these fears, he would get the same strange look.
He began to become silent. He no longer opened his heart to anyone, not even his mother. He suppressed the fear in his heart and faced these horrific things that he could not explain alone. Of course, he loved his mother, he knew His mother loves him too. But even so, he understands that her mother will not understand what really scares him. He can't overcome those fears, but he doesn't want his mother to worry, so he will beg classmates he doesn't like to pretend to be intimate every day. went to school with him.
He is a sensible child. The premature death of his father made him think about his mother more often, and he did not forget to put himself in others' shoes even when facing his inner fears.
However, no matter how strong and sensible he is, he is only a child under ten years old after all!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When his classmates pranked him and trapped him alone in the dark attic, he saw what he least wanted to face, and what he tried so hard to hide The fear caused him to cry hysterically and crazily until he fainted.
When he suffered all the ridicule and strange looks from the people around him, the ensuing inferiority complex that he could hardly resist made him doubt himself. He already understood that he was different, but he could not explain it.
Here's why.
"Am I really a monster?" This thought made him unbearable and made him shudder.
Fortunately, he met Dr. Mike, who was different from anyone who treated him as a monster in the past. When he looked at him, he didn't have that strange look that made him hate him. He talked to him like a friend and taught him crappy ways.
Little magic, the most important thing is that he will listen carefully to every word he says. In the dark, he feels that this person is the only one who can help him.
In fact, Mike didn't believe this autistic child at first. He used a doctor's habitual thinking to analyze what kind of mental illness he suffered from. But he didn't want to hurt him. He carefully tried to pry into his inner secret. He wanted to use a
He used a tactful way to avoid the issue of trust, but he failed. His wife's alienation from him made him upset, and Cole's behavior made him feel that he could not heal him, so he decided to give up.
I once said that what I was most afraid of seeing was the disappointed and hurt expression on the child, just like the helpless and innocent look in King Kong's eyes when he fell in front of his beloved Ann on the island. So Cole cried and begged the doctor to stay and help.
When he was there, I could even feel the sound of the only hope rising in his heart being torn apart bit by bit, it was extremely cruel.
Fortunately, this is a heart-warming story. Dr. Mike heard something strange from the recording while treating the patient, and after tracing the root cause, he finally completely believed Cole's words. It was this kind of trust that he had never had before that infected him again
Cole, who was already heartbroken.
He suppressed his inner fear and began to try to communicate with the ghosts that kept appearing. He found that just as the doctor said, they were looking for help. So, things changed, and Cole, accompanied by the doctor, helped a dead man who kept appearing next to him.
The little girl. More importantly, the doctor finally helped him unlock the magic button in his heart. He understood his specialness and his mission. He overcame his fear and grew up.
In fact, the brilliance of this film goes far beyond the stunning ending, because if you haven’t seen this film yet, I cannot allow myself to reveal to you the details about this important ending in advance. And if you have already enjoyed this film,
I believe you still remember this ending!
What I want to say is a small plot, a question that Cole asked his mother twice, each time when he was so filled with confusion and fear of abandonment that he could not bear it.
He looked at his mother anxiously and asked her, "Do you think I'm really a monster?"
Then, in a very serious tone, this great mother said to her baby something that would touch me forever:
"Baby, look into my eyes! Never! Got it?"
For the first time, Cole smiled like a child, his eyes were full of trust, and his eyes were crystal clear: "I understand!"
At that moment, I understood the essence of this film and also understood that this is really a classic.
Cole was lucky. He was lucky enough to meet Dr. Mike, and he met a person who, no matter how absurd the so-called secret he told him, was, he was still willing to patiently try to treat him even if he didn't believe it.
But in our reality, there is such a lack of communication between parents and children. We are always impatient and always feel that our children are talking nonsense. Many of us are not even willing to listen seriously!
That’s why the theme that this movie wants to express is so touching and profound. Although the movie is a thriller, under the cloak of horror, it explores the relationship between people, loneliness, family love and
Communication is filled in every shot of the movie. We will be worried about the loneliness in the movie, be infected by family love, and understand the importance of communication!
Perhaps, after watching the film, we all have to ask: Are we all still alive? Or are we only seeing what we want to see?
Is it himself or others who really needs help? When Mike said that maybe he was still here to help someone, was he referring to himself or the boy?
"When people lose something, they often think it was stolen, but in fact, it was just moved..."
There are two sub-lines in this movie that cannot be left out. One is the distrust and incomprehension caused by this weird world between Cole and his mother; the other is the rift between Mike and his wife.
A kind of crack where even though they are under the same roof, they are speechless and see each other as nothing.
The affection between mother and child and the love between husband and wife are the most important and profound emotions in the world. Therefore, when the son says the last words that his grandmother will not have time to say in the future, when the wife leaves her husband’s hand in her sleep, she should have been wearing it.
Wedding ring on the wedding ring, the estrangement and rifts were eliminated invisible in a hug and a drop of tears.
Good movies are always worth pondering. This warm little movie encompasses true and eternal love, regretful but still touching family ties, cross-age friendships, the inevitable lack of understanding in the process of growing up, as well as loneliness and redemption.
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Film critic Chris also gave this film high praise.
“This is definitely not a ghost movie or thriller in the ordinary sense!
The pattern of the horror film at the beginning changes again and again, with ghosts appearing in the middle, then suddenly turning into a warm family film in the second part, and finally reaching the climax of the mystery reveal in the last five minutes. It is really unexpected. Even after watching many supernatural movies
I have to admit that this is the most intriguing film.
This chapter is not over yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! If your eyes see the world differently from others, will you feel stressed? The answer is of course yes. Many people will bear the burden of this.
There is pressure, just because you are not the so-called "normal person" expected by the family and society, you will not be understood and accepted.
Little Cole faced such an inherent dilemma. This nine-year-old child could see ghosts that ordinary people could not see, but no one believed him, including his mother who loved him most. The most vivid memory was of Cole sitting at the dining table.
When his mother asked him why he was touching the sideboard and drawers, Cole denied it. Then his mother exploded and ordered him to leave.
At this moment, Cole wanted to explain in his eyes, but he stubbornly endured it. The fear, grievance and helplessness that a child should have... all appeared very real, making people not only feel: how much pain this child has endured that should not be endured! This is also true.
It was this scene that reminded me of the experience of this young actor. Perhaps it was because he had had a similar experience that he was able to perform such a moving performance.
Rogers' performance in the film is also surprising. The psychiatrist he plays looks calm and composed, but there is an undercurrent surging inside.
With guilt for the patients he had failed to counsel and his neglected wife, he approached Cole with a redemption mentality, trying to untie his knot, help him face his inner fears, and dare to fight with those who came to him.
The soul dialogue... "Maybe, they need your help!" Yes, this is the foreshadowing that has been hidden in the deepest part of the film. Mike's words became a prophecy. Not only himself, but all the viewers did not expect that this was
It was the redemption that Mike finally obtained through Cole - who achieved who? Who was redeemed by whom?
When you see the ending, everything suddenly dawns on you. It turns out that everything has been foreshadowed by the director, and it is indeed brilliant. This is also the core reason why this movie surpasses other supernatural films. He wears the cloak of a ghost, but it is always about the relationship between human beings and ghosts.
Communication between people. Although it may shudder, what is remembered is warmth.
Every soul in the film who longs to be saved, whether alive or dead, including Cole, Cole's mother, and Malcolm, finally gets the answers they want. Some are through others, and some are.
It was he who discovered the truth. After all, all the conflicts in this world can be resolved through love. When Cole's mother heard the words "everyday" her son told her grandma, she shed tears.
The knots in my heart that have been tied up for so many years are finally released - although there is a space barrier, love will never be absent.
Even if you have already watched this movie or already know the ending, don’t give up and watch it again! He will tell you: The world we see may not be all. What you have always believed may not be the truth. It is correct.
and error, normality and heresy, are always relative terms.”
