"Did Cole know?" He absolutely did. While we saw Malcolm whole, Cole always saw the dead in their 'injured' form. He would have seen Malcolm with the gunshot wound. Also remember the fear in this face the first time they met, and how avoidant he was. The two really needed each other. Malcolm actually did help Cole learn how to deal with all this, and of course Cole helped Malcolm come to the truth and to let go of his life and making his wife miserable. There are several movies with surprise twists in them but I think this one is the best
Also the scene where they did the step towards the chair / step towards the door game. Cole didn't want to talk because his mother was in the next room.
i was skeptical but that makes sense. i had wondered, malcolm told cole they had an appointment that he'd missed and cole didnt question it even though malcolm would've been dead for a while and cole woulve known there wasnt an appointment
@@_Rook12 I think what leans me this way is the following; 1) Cole said the dead people don’t know they were dead. 2) The level of fear Cole has for Malcolm initially is the same level of fear he has for the others. 3) I can be wrong here, but I think we tend to see Malcolm/Cole time always through the eye of Malcolm, and dead people don’t know they’re dead. 4) when we actually see through Cole’s eyes he never sees the dead as anything but. None of this is anything I’d slam down on the table and say it’s the smoking gun, but these 4 things are pretty much what I rest my assumptions on. I’d have to really go back and scour the film to make sure I am right on #3 so that is going to rest as an assumption and not a fact. Finally, I get stuff wrong all the time, AND … I think film-makers can sometimes be deliberately vague. It supports their story, or they want us to explore different ideas, etc. Regardless, this is such a heartwarming and wonderful film, and the twist really hit me hard. I did NOT see it coming!
The give away is the first scene it shows Bruce waiting for Healy and Healy starts running away to the church. He did that because he seen Bruce waiting for him and he was scared. That's how Bruce knew he was at the church. Another thing to look at is everything that is red is a clue. You really need to watch this movie at lest two times to catch everything.
I love the line "they only see what they want to see," because it also refers to the audience watching the movie. We only see what we want to see, too, and miss the fact he's dead. :)
@mcmurtryfan Very good point. My initial thought was that we are all half-blinded dead men and women walking. We use only 10 percent of our brain`s capacity. Partially because we don`t train our brains, partially because we know next to nothing about the capabilities of our brain, heart, gut, and soul, but also partially because the real science about our heart, mind, soul, and gut is reserved for the powerful who want to keep mankind in the dark about the actual powers within us.
Exactly, as evidenced CLEARLY by Jordan and Amber. When they came to the scene labeled "The Next Fall" after he'd been shot, Jordan replies to Amber's questioning statement "So I guess he survived." in the affirmative and THAT was settled. After all, he was right there on our screen, the next Fall, and was interacting with Cole, so he HAD to be, right? WRONG!...😋 That was how pretty much everyone who went into this film not knowing what it was about saw. What they wanted to see. That the protagonist survived. I mean, that's the natural inclination of all moviegoers.
How you two managed to not be spoiled on the biggest twist in movie history for all these years is amazing. What a gorgeous experience to see 2 people experience this for the first time.
Yeah, If someone's going to figure it out it's when Cole tells Malcom he see's dead people and they only see what they want to see and are unaware that they are dead. I'm watching and can barely wait until our reactors realize the truth.
Oh yes, Cole knew. That's why he ran away from Malcom in the beginning, ran into the church where he felt protected. "You're nice, but you can't help me." He's used to scary ghosts, and he started talking to Malcom because he wasn't; he was kind and quiet, so Cole wasn't afraid of him.
Also in the scene in the living room when Cole comes home from school, when Malcolm speaks to him, Cole glances off to the kitchen because he knows his mother will hear him speaking to no one, so he doesn't say anything.
Exactly, when you watch it again you realize everything Cole's saying/doing in those first few encounters is not because Malcolm is a doctor, but because he's a ghost.
I think Cole was even under the false impression that Malcolm already knew he himself was a ghost. He thought Malcolm must be a different kind of ghost, a far more intelligent one in that respect. He knew in their final scene together that he wasn't gonna see Malcolm again coz he assumes helping Cole was Malcolm's aim in afterlife (as explained by Malcolm in the 'I see dead people' scene) along with being able to talk to his wife. He just casually tells him in the end to talk to his wife in her sleep coz probably he assumes that would also satisfy his other aim, since that's what he wanted to do the most after his death. At no point the question of Malcolm being a ghost comes up because to Cole it's very obvious. I think what Cole really wanted to say to Malcolm after Malcolm told him his story is that "I see OTHER dead people apart from you who UNLIKE YOU are not aware that they're dead".
@@anujpramanik1819 i'm not sure in the hospital cole didn't tell him. we are seeing things from malcolm's perspective and we know ghosts in denial can alter their perception of reality. maybe cole flat out told him but he wasn't ready yet
How Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment never won Academy Awards for those roles will baffle me til the end of time. A truly special piece of film making.
That was an incredibly tough year for Best Supporting Actor. Michael Caine "The Cider House Rules", Jude Law "The Talented Mr. Ripley", Michael Clarke Duncan "The Green Mile" & Tom Cruise "Magnolia" were all nominated along with Osment. You could have made a case for any of those performances.
Saw this opening night in 99. The theater went absolutely apeshit during the ending. I am so happy for anyone who manages to watch this movie without having it spoiled for them first. One of the greatest films (and twists) of all time.
I remember watching it and when the boy said "I see dead people", I wondered if the Bruce Willis' character had died at the beginning. Just having the suspicion allowed me to see particular scenes and realize that I was correct. The Restaurant scene was an example; I could see that his wife did not see him even though it was supposed to look like she was mad at him and not speaking to him. So, the big reveal at the end did not surprise me but it was still fun seeing everyone else's reactions. Very good movie.
Dam I miss those times..when ppl be so hyped to see a new movie cause they were making gems then. Theaters would still get packed and movie stars were real stars not talentless hacks..wish those days would come back but seems technology ruined the human brain and function
I studied film and worked in Hollywood for many years so I know the business inside and out. When you work behind the scenes for a living, it's much harder to watch a movie without having that knowledge take you out of the viewing experience from time to time. IMHO, this film is one of the few films that I consider PERFECT. Everything about it is so well thought out and executed. The writing and directing are absolutely sublime and the acting is first rate. Like most, I was completely thrown at the end and it's been so fun watching reactors like Jay & Amber view it for the first time. It's the closest thing we'll get to experiencing _that moment_ again. Not only does it have one of the best endings/reversals of all time, but it's a whole twist on the thriller/horror genre itself because it's actually a very uplifting and life-affirming story. Kudos to people like "scarbrow" who suspected or figured it out early. I'm usually "that guy" too because of my background. In this case, I'm SO glad I didn't.
I lost my Mom 10 years ago tomorrow, I had talked to her the day before, and I was supposed to call her the next day but didn't, and I wish I had. Now I can't get those answers to all the questions I was gonna ask her.
@@BillKrayer12thMan Sorry for the loss of your Mom...The hurt will always be with us...I understand what you are going through...I lost my Mom 21 years ago and I still have those same questions...But we will always have our great memories...God bless.
Oh yeah, Cole knew from the beginning that he was dead. That was why he was so hesitant in the beginning. But because Willis' character was so gentle and not scary and wanted to help him, this helped Cole start to trust that not all ghosts are angry. They helped each other. Malcolm got resolution by helping a child like the one who had grown up and killed him. He was able to realize and say goodbye to his wife who he had been haunting since he had died. And Malcolm helped Cole help the ghosts by listening to them, and in turn, they went away. I loved your guys' reaction to that revelation that Malcolm was dead. It's so fun when people make it all the way to the end of the movie without figuring it out and getting that shocked reaction now that it all makes sense! Every odd thing in the movie suddenly was answered by this one realization.
Another missed clue: after the “other guy” was given the gift/book, and Malcolm saw them nearly kiss, Malcolm told Cole that he just wants to talk to his wife like he used to. Cole’s response was HOW are you going to do that? Cole knew that he was dead and Malcolm’s wife would not be able to consciously hear him.
And Cole says we aren’t going too see each other again, After he told Malcolm how to talk to his wife. So Cole knew that when he told Malcolm how to speak to his wife Cole wouldn’t see Malcolm again because Malcolm got what he wanted
@@fatsam2564 And to build on that, it's book-ended with how Cole leaves him the first time: an almost resigned, grumbling statement of, "I'm gonna see you again, right?" It's one of the many lines in this movie meant to play both ways: as a child annoyed by having to see a psychologist, and as a young seer annoyed at a recurrent haunting.
If you go back and re-watch it, you will see that Cole knew he was a ghost the whole time. You will also see how brilliantly they staged each scene so it seems that the doctor has interacted with others besides Cole but never once does anyone else actually see or acknowledge him. Just an amazing piece of film-making.
The first time I saw this movie in the theater. I felt something was off during the scene where Cole met Malcolm for the first time, and he was having the conversation with his mom about what they did for the day. I remember thinking "That's a pretty intimate conversation (between mother & son) to have especially with a stranger sitting in the living room. The writing and acting was superb. Too bad Shyamalan's movies got worse over the years.
his response in the beginning to malcolm following him around was to run to the church to get away from the ghost. it is obvious on rewatch cole was so scared that he could enter the church.
@John Paul Logan Cole also asks him, "Are you a good psychologist?" We think Cole is being snarky and asking if Malcom is good at being a psychologist, when really cole was worried he was about to get attacked and was actually wondering if Malcom was good in the sense of "not evil"
This movie gets me every time. The mother-son relationship particularly. Despite Cole’s abruptly disturbing “quirks,” she never gets mad at him-only frustrated that she doesn’t understand. She treats him like a person.
If you notice, Cole was scared of Bruce Willis' character initially. However, Bruce was behaving much more calmly/coherently than the other ghosts, so Cole began speaking with him, and got the help he needed. Then he realized Bruce was getting closure, hence the reason he said, "I won't be seeing you anymore, will I?" at the end. So Bruce helped Cole work through things, and Cole helped Bruce by giving him an opportunity to feel he righted his wrong.
If you watch it again, knowing the ending, you'll see how Bruce never moves furniture and can't open the door. Those were clues we missed first viewing.
Cole also helped Malcolm by telling him how he could talk to his wife, allowing him to get closure there as well. From the beginning, Cole was passively helping Malcolm simply by being a kid who needed help and could potentially be saved, thereby giving him closure after the Donny Wahlberg situation. After Malcolm taught him to take control of his situation by helping the ghosts, though, Cole actively helped him by giving him the advice about talking to his wife. It's part of the arc that shows Cole goes from being a passive victim to a proactive agent in his life.
Beautiful reaction. You two are so expressive. And yes, Cole knew Malcolm was a ghost, but he was the first ghost who had a healthy purpose who spoke to Cole as a healing spirit rather than a terrorizing phantom so Cole responded. It's especially apparent when Cole tells Malcolm after Malcolm tells,Cole he's going to turn him over to another doctor and says, "But you're the only one who can help me! I know you are!"
Also the significance of Malcolm's jacket which would cover his wound makes him less scary than the other ghosts Cole sees. Another thing we don't notice - Malcolm is wearing the same clothes the whole movie
@@robertjewell9727 Just they Malcom is not the first friendly ghost. But he may be the first one that tried to help. The grandma might just be sad or something. Makes you wonder what her unfinished business was.
Cole absolutely knew he was dead. He would have seen the blood on his back and the bullet holes. Plus the fact that Malcolm never talked to his mother and only showed up in places where Cole was - no office for Cole to go to. He knew the first time they met, and he says "you're nice, but you can't help me." He says that because most of the ghosts aren't nice.
agreed, Cole always knew. I haven't seen this movie in years but I think the first time Cole sees Malcolm was when he got home and saw Malcome with his Mother. As soon as Cole walked into the apartment, he sees Malcolm sitting across from his Mom, Cole gave a little start, it's very subtle (I swear that kid's performance was brilliant). On the first viewing, you think his reaction is 'oh no, mom called a doctor for me" but on the second watch you realize Coles's little reaction was because a dead person was sitting in the chair across from his Mom.
@@CharTurner6928 Haley Joel Osment got an Academy Award nomination for this movie as did his "mother" -- and well deserved it was. That was a brilliant performance!!
ya that very first scene when he sees him, he is scared and that is why he runs into a church... it takes a couple scenes for him to start realizing that he's not going to hurt him
Imagine being in the theater when this movie first came out before anyone knew that Malcom had been dead the whole time. I'll never forget the gasps that went through the audience as the realization set in. It was brilliant.
I say it at the drive-in as a double feature. The second movie after Runaway Bride. We got there a bit late so had a wide view of the first movie. At intermission, some cars leave and others come in, so we repositioned to a better view of the second movie in the middle of the lot. Drive-in movies were awesome.
When this movie was in the theaters, people who saw it would never tell you anything about it. It was always, “ Go see it. You’ll see.” Everybody hid the end, so you could experience it on your own. Oh, the good ole days. No cellphones, internet, or social media. Keeping a secret about a movies premise and end was a lot easier.
Cole definitely knew all along. One of the great things about this movie is how well it holds up to a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or more viewing. Understanding the twist ending only makes it even richer, including how Cole reacts to Bruce Willis' character right from the start. You will also catch so many other details, like the significance of the color red and so on. For me, this is an astounding child performance, perfectly directed. Your reactions were fantastic; you both have such big hearts. Amber, your first thought at the twist was about Cole helping him. I could have just hugged you.
Did he know? or did he come to realise? Remember he doesn't know how to deal with the other spirits. Had he known from the start he may have tried to help. I think it is more realisation.
It's so amazing now that we're a generation past this twist now and people can go in completely blind again. It really was a masterpiece of a movie. The story was so engrossing that the clues simply didn't register.
Well, if you remember when this movie came out, everyone as very adamant about not spoiling the ending. I think it was because everyone wanted everyone else to get the same impact that they got. It was really amazing when you think about it. Not spoiling was actually more enjoyable than spoiling, and lots of people went with friends who hadn't seen it yet just to watch their friend watch the movie. It's been a long time, but I seem to remember Shyamalan possibly asking people not to spoil it, and it was kind of taken up as a promise not to. Anyone else remember anything like that?
When this movie was playing in theatres, there was a code of silence around the plot twist and it was a carefully guarded secret, so as not to spoil the surprise for others. Everyone knew the line "I see dead people"...but the truth about Bruce Willis's character was never shared beyond the theatre. The movie was so well written that the final plot twist is jaw-dropping! it was awesome to see your reaction, because we all experienced it exactly as you did!
I was in high school in '99. So many friends told me not to let anyone tell me about the movie, that I went in completely blind, not even knowing what it was about. So it was a double twist for me. Luckily I saw it with my dad, because I was grabbing his arm the whole time--the scariest movie I'd seen up to that point was Jurassic Park, which terrified me in theaters.
You are right, I’d forgotten that. Even here in New Zealand where back in the day there would be a delay of a couple of months before we got the summer block busters the same code of silence applied
Haley Joel Osment gave the best performance, not just by a child, but by anyone ever in this film. Even though he was nominated, he was definitely robbed of an Oscar for this.
The mom who was poisoning her daughter had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, they hurt people in their care to get attention for being caregivers. My great-aunt had it too, she made one of my cousins sick when he was growing up until they managed to get her away from him. Also, the scene with Cole and his mom in the car broke me for the same reason that Jay brought up: there's family members I've lost that I want answers from, and one of the questions I have is if I make them proud or not.
I've never heard of that before. Obviously the Mom was crazy, and I was curious of the motive. I never knew there was a condition for such a thing. Sad.
@@mikeshoe74 You probably know, but I'll put it in case others are curious. Those who suffer from Munchausen's Syndrome make themselves sick, seem sick, injure themselves or make themselves seem injured in order to get attention or achieve some other goal. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is where they get the attention they want, or achieve some other goal, by proxy--that is--through doing those things to another person.
Ages since I've watched it fully but I thought she was Step Mum and trying to get rid of the children hence she's moved on to the younger one. I might be wrong. Talking of Munchausen though, the film about Gypsy Rose Blanchard is good and based on true story
The moment they realized the twist & both of their mouths fell open at the same time then they instantly turned & looked at each other, that’s relationship goals.
I loved your faces at the reveal moment - Amber you were classic wide-eyed, open-mouthed, pure shock and amazement! So fun to see both of you react to what we know is coming, and how immediately you processed it to re-remember all the clues. Almost as much fun to watch you two have that experience as when I experienced the movie myself! Thanks for sharing. Love you both!
I agree,I've seen of lot of reactions to this amazing film but the Rob Squads reaction at the end is by far the best ever,absolutely no clue at all and I also love their responses to various scenes throughout the film too.
The reaction the two of you gave up on realizing Bruce Willis's character had passed away is absolutely priceless! The both of y'all are so fun to watch!
Jay says "I don't do ghosts" - and I thought 'fasten your seatbelt, Jay!' The ending of this movie was such a mind-trip, and the cast/crew that knew the surprise were sworn to secrecy. The Box Office numbers soared, because many who saw it also kept the secret and actually went back and dragged their friends along to see their reaction (me included!). WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
That was the reaction of everyone in the theater 😄 They needed and helped each other, whether either of them knew it at the time or not. Malcolm was the only therapist who could've helped Cole. Cole was the only person who could help Malcolm face the truth.
The color red is placed in various scenes with Cole and Malcom. The red balloon, killer mother in red dress jacket, red door knob, etc. I'm thrilled that folks can still be surprised by that ending. You two were a joy to watch with!
@@Artificial-Insanity He is big on color themes. If you watch his superhero trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, and Glass), each of the main characters has a color associated with them that is used throughout.
My best friend and I went to see this in the theater. I was, of course, totally blown away by the plot twist. He turned to me and said,"You didn't see that coming?" He was the most amazing and smartest person I have ever known. RIP Geody, 2005!
Possibly one of the greatest reveals in the history of movies. Also one of the few movies where people went to great pains not to tell people the ending.. which I always appreciated because I was one of the last to see it back in the day.
@@Rose-oh4mc Kind of like the Crying Game. No on told me the twist, and I never told anyone -- but it was a real shocker. (That movie was filled with twists, actually.)
Same. So many people went out of their way and said...omg such a great movie. Amazing ending. I'm not telling you it though you have to go and see if for yourself. That would never happen today!!!
Your reaction to the twist just took me back to my original reaction to it back in 1999. I really feel bad to anyone that was spoiled by the ending before they saw the movie.
Cole absolutely knew the whole time. In addition to the things the other commenters have mentioned, Malcolm never changes clothes. Everything you see him wearing after he passes is actually a variation of what he wore the night he was shot: from the blue dress shirt to the brown suit to the pull-over sweater. When you re-watch the movie, all the little details really add up. Great reaction!
That ending still gives me chills. I think Cole learned how he could help the spirits that appeared to him, which gave him a sense of control. He learned that from Malcolm. I think they were both supposed to encounter each other to help each other. I'm not sure if Cole realized he was helping the whole time. He just learned that he could help them with the little girl ghost. Now that I think about it though with their last interaction at the end, Cole realized that Malcolm was going to pass on to the next realm and was saying goodbye. That never occurred to me before. Such a deep movie on so many levels.
Yes, I think you're right. I think Cole realized that Malcolm's only remaining unfinished business was communicating with his wife, and once he gave him the key to that he knew Malcolm would be able to leave for good. Did you notice that the poisoned little girl's sister asked "Is Kyra coming back?" and Cole answered "Not any more." So was Kyra appearing to her sister as well?
The best part of this is the rewatch factor. There are signs that something is off whenever Cole and Malcolm are in a scene together. And the hospital scene when Cole finally shares his secret, he’s staring directly at Malcolm noting that what he’s saying is pertains to him.
Cole knew without a doubt. Remember it gets cold when the dead people come around. Cole always had a jacket or a blanket on when talking to Malcolm. This is also why he was so hesitant to talk with him at first. The writing in this movie is impeccable. The acting even better! And that curveball! I don't watch scary movies either, Jay. I think this movie is more of a thriller/suspense type. I've seen this movie so many times and I still cry. Great reaction guys.
I watched this movie in the theater when it first came out, and my mind was blown. I didn't have kids back then. Now as a father of a young boy the scene where he asks her to sleep in her bed because he's so scared hit me like a punch to the stomach... I need to go hug my son now...
Just wanted to comment that the actress playing the mother, Toni Collette, is actually Australian and speaks with an Australian accent in real life. How insanely well did she do with that American accent! So impressive.
The first movie I saw her in, if I'm not mistaken, was "Muriel's Wedding"... been a fan ever since. She can play it all, comedy, drama, you name it, she gives a great performance.
@@caretaker158 Ditto! I remember watching 'Muriel's Wedding' at the cinema in 1995. She was awesome in it, loved the ABBA 'Waterloo' scene with Juliette Lewis (another actress many probably don't realise is an Aussie as well) EDIT: I realise my mistake. It was Rachel Griffiths, not Juliette Lewis. I even remember all those years ago in a NZHerald film review of 'Muriel's Wedding', she was described as the Australian Juliette Lewis. Anyway, those were the 90s when the Australian film industry came out with some absolute gems: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Castle, Strictly Ballroom, Shine, Babe ahhhh ... ❤
Cole knew that Malcolm was a ghost, but he wasn't one of the angry ghosts, so Cole was able to warm up to him and allow Malcolm to help him. Also, the coat and vest that Malcolm wore all the time covered his gunshot wound, so Cole wasn't constantly traumatized by seeing it.
@@Hey_Jamie You need to look up "literally zero", because what's there on the screen is the opposite of that. Just because you need everything spoon fed to you doesn't mean everyone else does.
The quickness in the way you looked at each other when Malcom bloomed at his hand when the ring rolled across the floor. The realization that you had both just been duped. That was classic. It made the whole reaction worth watching again. You two are so awesome.
He realized it at that moment. She didn't realize until Cole said, "They don't realize that they're dead." She only looked at him like that because he startled her.
Haley Joel Osment received an Oscar nomination for his acting in this movie, being one the youngest actors in history to do so. The actress who played his mother also received a nomination. This and Unbreakable are by far my favorite Shyamalan films, both staring Bruce Willis who delivers some of the best acting of his career in them.
- Have you also seen the other two in the series? Split, and Glass(I believe in that order), both are excellent movies, all tied in together - if you haven't yet seen them, please do, they're worth your time. And if anyone out there can be a little more noticeable than a RUclips comment like me, please do encourage these two excellent commentators to watch the trilogy. I don't do Twitch, Patreon or Discord so, can't ever really get the attention of RUclipsrs very easily.
@@sallyshipwreck4315 - Awww but they HAVE to watch them all, it's a complete set, sure some are better than others, but that's always the case with series movies, can't all be the best. But still, I feel that they should watch them all. Each of the main characters are uniquely awesome each in their own right.
I think Cole knew Malcolm was a ghost the whole time, but didn’t realize the ghosts were trying to ask for his help until Malcolm helped figure it out.
One of the greatest twist endings of all time. In retrospect, it seems almost obvious--all the clues were there, but we were so caught up in Cole's struggles and tribulations that we didn't see them. No one seemed to see the bombshell coming until he went back to his wife at the end. Outstanding acting and direction. Willis' finest performance IMO. An emotional powerhouse of a movie--almost guaranteed to draw out both jump scares and tears.
So well written, the film is so good without the twist that no-one sees it coming. Then even when you know you just want to watch again and see all the obvious clues that you missed - there are so many. You can spot something new everytime you watch it
Some strange six-year-old kid you've never seen before shows up at your dead daughters funeral and starts looking around in her bedroom, happens all the time.
You two are so wonderful. In a world where it`s so hard to find compassionate, empathetic, and understanding people, it`s such a gift to watch your reactions. You remind me of the fact that we are surrounded by far more good people than we realize :) THANK YOU❤
Can I just say this is one of the better reaction channels out there, love the input you guys make without the need to pause the video every 10 seconds, it rolls with whats happening on screen and you're quick to pick up on whats happening in the movie while discussing what just happened a moment before, it's a pleasure to watch you both
This twist is the stuff of legend, and seeing you both react to it for the first time was A+! This is such a roller coaster of a movie experience - so many emotions. Haley Joel Osment is brilliant, Toni Collette brings so much realism and heart as Cole's mother (that final scene in the car between them always makes me cry), and Bruce Willis really sells the audience on the assumption that he is alive throughout the film. So, so glad you both watched this!
It is a measure of how exceptional Toni Collette is that she almost steals the movie from Osment, who is brilliant. Willis deserves a huge amount of credit for his performance. It is so against type from his usual over the top screen personna.
You both get the Oscar for best reaction to this movie! I love that your hearts are so kind and you show such empathy for characters in the movies you react to. The moment you got the twist I could just see your minds going back over the movie and realizing the clues you were given. The best mind blowing movie of all time! Thank you both for allowing me to relive my first time seeing The Sixth Sense through your eyes. Outstanding!
My wife and I saw this in the theater when it first came out. The buzz was amazing about the story and the child phenom actor Haley Joel Osmant who I believe was up for an Oscar along with the young 29 year old director M.Night Shyamalan. 👏 Everone in the theater was astounded by the conclusion of the film and amazed by the story and acting!! I love you both for your sincerity, vulnerability, couple banter and for inviting us into your home. ❤️❤️❤️
I love that this was a great movie even before the twist ending. But the ending took it up several notches. The part where he's in the car with his mom does get me every time. The mom (Toni Collette) was nominated for an Oscar for the role. She's Australian, but her American accent is so good, you'd never know it. She's also a really good singer!
If you want an amazing movie that touches your heart, and tears at your soul. I'd recommend "Pay it Forward". Which also stars the young actor from thus, and Forrest Gump. "Haley Joel Osment". It's a movie that really makes you think about humanity.
I went to watch this 5 times when it came out on the theaters just to see the oxygen being sucked out of the room at the end twist. Watching this in complete silence in a theater packed with people who forgot to breathe was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had watching a movie in a movie theater. People didn’t even talked as everybody was lost for words. And of course when I saw the end twist for the first time I was totally blown away too. This is one of the most famous twists ever and I’m still amazed to see that there are people out there who dont know about it.
I also enjoyed watching people watch John Krasinski's The Silent Place. (The first one.) It was hilarious because the audience were so caught up in the film that everybody was more quiet than usual during it. There would be mass horror reactions in unison, in silence. It was hilarious.
Loved this film from the first time I saw it in the theater. Such a great ending. Another great M Night Shyamalan film for you to check out is Signs starring Mel Gibson & Joaquin Phoenix. It's a Sci-fi mystery thriller. Besides writing, directing and producing the film, M Night Shyamalan also plays a part in it.
I was going to suggest Signs as well. M. Night Shyamalan has some really great movies IMO. They’ve already watched Split, but The Happening is another good one from him.
I watched this at the theater back when it came out. The collective gasp from everyone at that end twist is one of the greatest things I’ve ever experienced.
The guy that shot Bruce Willis is an almost unrecognizable Donnie Wahlberg. Mark's brother, former member of New Kids on the Block and the star of Saw 2.
I was going to say the same thing and was going through to see if anyone else mentioned it! When I first watched it with a friend (we were both clueless until the end as well!!) and were trying to figure out where he was in the movie. We then realized it was Vincent (the one that shot Malcolm) we were SHOCKED as he was so unrecognizable!
Wow, I never knew that was DW, I had to look up the story of him getting the role and even knowing looking back in the film I still can't believe it's him, crazy! 👍
Initially I think Cole realized that Malcolm wasn't scary like the other ghosts and being a psychiatrist, maybe he could help Cole. As their relationship grew, Cole probably thought about ways to help Malcolm improve his relationship with his wife. Glad no one spoiled this for you. I heard there was a loud gasp in the theatre when Malcolm realized he was dead. I was as shocked as you both were. Enjoyed your reaction. Great movie.
He had to have known, especially when you see a bloodstain behind Malcolm's back. Plus Cole mentions "you're the only one that can help me, *I know it* " Must have meant something.
@@xMorbidArtx Cole definitely knew when Malcolm followed him to the church but I don't recall a scene when Cole could have seen Malcolm's wound. He had his jacket or coat on in every scene. I'm guessing Cole came to assume everyone who approaches him is dead. Sad.
He knew he was dead. That's why he was trying to avoid him at the beginning. He already knew that not all ghosts were scary because Grandma visited him sometimes. Once he realized Malcolm wasn't an angry ghost he relaxed. We saw Malcolm and his mother in the same room together and assumed they were talking about Cole. Once you realize Macolm is a ghost it's obvious Cole knew because he and his mother never mentioned Malcolm at all.
I dragged so many of my friends to see this. My bestie at the time was studying screenwriting and starting to write her own scripts. I told her, "This is the best movie script you will ever see." And she agreed. It is an absolute jewel - every facet so polished and precise. A gorgeous film, and an amazing cast. (M. Night said he was astounded by Haley Joel, who could do that "I see dead people" over and over and always get the emotion and the tears, and all of it.) Dam, what a film. It was extraordinary, too, how tightly that ending was protected. NO ONE wanted to give it away.
@@thebluecollarbibleguy5114 No, "almost everyone" does not figure it out. I've never met anyone who figured it out beforehand. But I have met a number of people who like to pretend they know everything so they can look down on others.
@@Serai3 You should watch more reactions for this movie. Almost everyone figures it out at the anniversary dinner scene because there’s no second place setting at the table. A few people don’t figure it out until the car scene when the guy speeds away. This reaction is the very first time I’ve ever seen anybody figure it out at the end. But I will say that maybe I exaggerated a little. But almost everyone does at least question whether or not he’s dead already very early in the movie whether they are certain of it or not.But it does not take away from the movie at all
@@Serai3 I knew there was a surprise ending going in, but I never even had a sniff that he was dead the whole time. I've never met anyone else who did, either.
This is one of my favorite movies! I used to watch it with my daughter when she was still at home. Of course, she watched it with her eyes scrunched shut most of the time. She's 32 and we still watch it together from time to time. This is one of the best kept secret in terms of the ending. The Dr. at the hospital in the scene discussing Cole's scratches is M. Night Shyamalan, the director. He usually has a small role in all of his movies.
“You were never second. Ever.” destroys me every single time. 😭 I’d love to see you guys react to The Village. It’s from the same writer/director so it’s got some spooky elements but it’s mostly a romantic drama with some social commentary and it’s very underrated in my opinion. In terms of “scary“ The Strangers would be a fun one to see you react to.
Cole definitely knew the whole time. It explains why Cole was so scared of him in the beginning. I saw this move at a drive-in for the first time when I was 14 years old and that twist stayed with me the entire drive home. I kept replaying it over and over in my head and finding all the clues that I'd missed. It really was a great film. I'm so happy you reacted to it. Happy Halloween!
It also puts a little crease in the script with Cole thinking they all just want to hurt him. Cole would also know Malcom couldn't see the hanging people.
Cole knew. If you watch it again it's a lot of fun to see all the hints that are given. It becomes obvious, but in a way that is so brilliant because it's NOT obvious when you watch the first time. Really really good storytelling imo!! ❤️ Loved your reaction!
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards at the 2000 Oscars. Best Picture Best Supporting Actor - Haley Joel Osment Best Supporting Actress- Toni Collette Best Director Best Original Screenplay Best Film Editing
Amber's face at the big reveal was worth the price of admission. 😳 Also, Jay jumping in front of Amber at the gunshot, instictuallly saving her, was sweet! He'd take a bullet for you! 💕
Toni Collette is amazing. Even though she has a heavy limey or Australian accent, in hereditary she does a perfect Midwest, and here she does kind of a Brooklyn/Boston accent. In M Night shamaylan movies always look for a color out of place! The red doorknob, the balloon, the mom's red clothes and lipstick! All M Night Shamaylan movies should be watched! Specially Signs, The Village, one with Mark Wahlberg, then in order, Unbreakable, Split, Mr Glass! The mom in sixth sense is same mom in ultimate horror movie, hereditary!😮😮😮
This movie is in my top 10 all time list. It is beautifully acted and so well written. If you go back everything is so obvious. And the fact that the writing is such that the vast majority of people did not see the twist coming even though it's right in front of their face. Brilliant
Funnily enough even Toni Collette (actress who plays Cole's mother) has said that she was so moved by the emotional resonance of the story while filming, she did not even realize it was a horror film until after its release.
Cole knew !Malcom was a ghost. It was why he looked at him with such apprehension. But also curious since a Malcom was much more “kids gloves” compared to other ghosts
Thank you for this. Your reaction to Cole's revelation to his Mom and Malcolm's realization were hands down the best movie reactions I've seen. I love you guys.
This is one of the scary movies I can actually watch, because it's more about the characters and the amazing twist, instead of just bloody slaughter. It's beautifully written. So glad you both liked it! Your reactions to the twist were fantastic. ❤
i think it's fairly scary (in the sense that i would be really scared if that happened to me) until you get to know the spirits and realize they just want help to move on. i feel like horror movies that are just about gore never take the victim's perspectives and feelings into account, it's just about their violent ends.
@@catherinelw9365 Th movie The Dead Zone, based on Steven King"s novel is an other good psychological thriller. Christopher Walkin plays the main character, Johnny Smith.
M. Night Shyamalan loves to hide things in plain sight in his movies. Rewatching this movie time and time again reveals new little gems each viewing. For instance, most of the movie features dull, muted colors but each time a ghost is near you will see the color red, often bright
Great reaction! That twist gets everyone! 🤣As someone who also hates horror movies, it’s noteworthy to know that M. Night Shyamalan movies aren’t horror, they’re basically great thrillers and your imagination really does the rest! And his movies are known for having a twist ending, so I look forward to you watching more. If you haven’t seen it, you should watch Signs; it’s another great movie as is Unbreakable and Glass, both staring Bruce Willis and Sam L Jackson.
One of the great endings in a movies. Even after it was showing across the world, nobody spoiled the ending by telling it to anyone who hadn’t seen the movie.
Probably one of your best reactions, it's so impressive for those of us who had seen this movie before to watch along with you, knowing the outcome. It's a testament to how well this movie was made, all the clues along the way yet slightly outside of your realisation, then that great reveal and all the pieces fall into place. Every time I watch this movie I am just so impressed with Haley Joel Osment.. at the age of 10 to be able to portray his character and put forward such an emotionally charged performance.. his "child" acting is in my opinion some of the most underrated.. just WOW 🤩
I love that there are people out there who get to experience the twist at the end! Also I feel like the car scene at the end is one of the most emotional parts of the movie! Great reactions as always!
I remember this movie very well. I went to see this movie with my cousin in the theater when it first came out. At the part where Haley had to pee and when the shadow went past the restroom, my cousin screamed so loud that she made everyone in the theater screamed as well. It was such a great moment thinking back on that day.
The color red is the way that the director slyly communicated to the audience. The director had a small part in the movie, as the pediatrician, that questioned Cole's mom, also.
Biggest surprise and twist in cinema history!! I remember watching this and knew there was a twist or a surprise ending and I kept guessing throughout, "is it this? is it that?" . . . . never ever would I have guessed that ending -- it was so clever. And I loved it because it all made sense. She left him at the restaurant and said happy anniversary and you think she's mad at him when in reality she's missing him and grieving him. All the times he was in a scene with somebody else, you don't actually see anyone speaking to him (except for the little boy). Amazing.
That restaurant scene was what set my bells off. I couldn't figure out why she was giving him the silent treatment instead of exploding at him. I figured out in Cole's "I see dead people" monologue. Specifically when he says "they don't know that they are dead." Yeah, I actually figured out the twist beforehand the first time I saw it.
it's a love story disguised as a horror film - honestly what's scarier than love? it's top 10 film for me and the type of film we don't say anything about until we know the other person has actually seen it -- it's a really well crafted film with so many deep deep elements... thanks for giving it a go!
I read somewhere that the director kept the full lines from each actor in the car scene at the end. The actress didn't know the answer "every day" and Haley Joel didn't know the question do their reactions were spontaneous. This whole movie is brilliant and this reaction was about as entertaining as the first time I saw it. Cathy and I love you guys.
oh wow that makes the scene even better and more powerful! no wonder it seems so raw! but imagine the poor camera person's stress knowing that they needed the first take to be perfect 😂
Your reactions at the end are priceless! It still gets me every time. The director of this movie, M. Night Shyamalan, plays a small part as the doctor who asks Cole's Mom about the scratches and bruises. He really is a master film maker. You gotta watch "Signs", "Unbreakable". Also, try out the movie "Alien" directed by Ridley Scott. Great start for your October "scary" movies!
Great reaction! So glad the twist wasn't spoiled. The doctor in the movie was the director. Everything red in the movie was supernatural from the balloon to the basement doorknob.
@@dereknolin5986 Good point. The director may have just used red as a focal point for the scenes. Its an intense color and the audience is best surprised when distracted or focused on one thing.
@@Cozfx I always thought it was weird that the mom was wearing red. The most obvious color especially during a funeral where everyone was wearing black. I always thought it seemed very rude of her and shows how she wants the attention on her even during her daughter’s funeral.
@@Serenity113 because the mom did want all of the attention The mother was committing child abuse in the form of the below which is a very real thing Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick for attention. Munchausen syndrome is pretending you have an illness. By proxy is pretending your dependent has an illness. One of the most infamous cases is about Gypsy Blancharde which there is a series about it on Hulu
When this movie came out, every review said to see it immediately because word of mouth would ruin the twist. I did go on opening weekend and never spoiled it for my friends. This movie made a lot of money because people needed to see it again because they felt Willis' character was interacting with people, but it was so well shot that people just filled in what wasn't there. Amazing watching your two faces... I knew what was coming, and your reactions were well worth it. Really enjoyed this reaction video!
One of the best parts when this came out was that no one spoiled it for others. They wanted their friends to have the same reaction. We knew there was a twist but never guessed the actual twist.
Amber had the same reaction to this movie that I had. I was so sad for this little boy and his mom. My younger son, who has some learning difficulties was about 11 when this movie came out. He was a walking kick me sign in middle school. This movie is the story of every kid who is "different" and every mom who tries to protect her baby.
It is so much fun to relive my favorite childhood bands and my favorite movies with you guys. I wish I could sit next to Amber on a sofa and laugh and cry with her. She is so empathetic and full of happiness and appreciation for things! We would go through boxes of Kleenexes together! ❤
Honestly, the scene with Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette in the car is some of the finest acting I’ve ever seen.
Makes me teary every time.
She is a phenomenal actress!
No argument with that.
It makes me cry every.single.time !!! It’s so beautiful ❤️❤️
The pain😢
"Did Cole know?"
He absolutely did. While we saw Malcolm whole, Cole always saw the dead in their 'injured' form. He would have seen Malcolm with the gunshot wound. Also remember the fear in this face the first time they met, and how avoidant he was. The two really needed each other. Malcolm actually did help Cole learn how to deal with all this, and of course Cole helped Malcolm come to the truth and to let go of his life and making his wife miserable.
There are several movies with surprise twists in them but I think this one is the best
Also the scene where they did the step towards the chair / step towards the door game. Cole didn't want to talk because his mother was in the next room.
i was skeptical but that makes sense. i had wondered, malcolm told cole they had an appointment that he'd missed and cole didnt question it even though malcolm would've been dead for a while and cole woulve known there wasnt an appointment
@@_Rook12 I think what leans me this way is the following;
1) Cole said the dead people don’t know they were dead.
2) The level of fear Cole has for Malcolm initially is the same level of fear he has for the others.
3) I can be wrong here, but I think we tend to see Malcolm/Cole time always through the eye of Malcolm, and dead people don’t know they’re dead.
4) when we actually see through Cole’s eyes he never sees the dead as anything but.
None of this is anything I’d slam down on the table and say it’s the smoking gun, but these 4 things are pretty much what I rest my assumptions on. I’d have to really go back and scour the film to make sure I am right on #3 so that is going to rest as an assumption and not a fact.
Finally, I get stuff wrong all the time, AND … I think film-makers can sometimes be deliberately vague. It supports their story, or they want us to explore different ideas, etc.
Regardless, this is such a heartwarming and wonderful film, and the twist really hit me hard. I did NOT see it coming!
The give away is the first scene it shows Bruce waiting for Healy and Healy starts running away to the church. He did that because he seen Bruce waiting for him and he was scared. That's how Bruce knew he was at the church. Another thing to look at is everything that is red is a clue. You really need to watch this movie at lest two times to catch everything.
doesn't he say something like, your different. @@_Rook12
I love the line "they only see what they want to see," because it also refers to the audience watching the movie. We only see what we want to see, too, and miss the fact he's dead. :)
@mcmurtryfan
Very good point.
My initial thought was that we are all half-blinded dead men and women walking.
We use only 10 percent of our brain`s capacity. Partially because we don`t train our brains, partially because we know next to nothing about the capabilities of our brain, heart, gut, and soul, but also partially because the real science about our heart, mind, soul, and gut is reserved for the powerful who want to keep mankind in the dark about the actual powers within us.
Exactly, as evidenced CLEARLY by Jordan and Amber. When they came to the scene labeled "The Next Fall" after he'd been shot, Jordan replies to Amber's questioning statement "So I guess he survived." in the affirmative and THAT was settled.
After all, he was right there on our screen, the next Fall, and was interacting with Cole, so he HAD to be, right? WRONG!...😋
That was how pretty much everyone who went into this film not knowing what it was about saw. What they wanted to see. That the protagonist survived. I mean, that's the natural inclination of all moviegoers.
How you two managed to not be spoiled on the biggest twist in movie history for all these years is amazing. What a gorgeous experience to see 2 people experience this for the first time.
Ya, I guess it skips a generation. Nice to know we can still show the newbs something
I agree. It's a delight to watch the reaction of someone who clearly doesn't know the twist.
True. Watching this with someone who doesn't know the twist is just as good as seeing it for the first time.
Yeah, If someone's going to figure it out it's when Cole tells Malcom he see's dead people and they only see what they want to see and are unaware that they are dead. I'm watching and can barely wait until our reactors realize the truth.
They are too young to have had a good chance of being spoiled.
Oh yes, Cole knew. That's why he ran away from Malcom in the beginning, ran into the church where he felt protected. "You're nice, but you can't help me." He's used to scary ghosts, and he started talking to Malcom because he wasn't; he was kind and quiet, so Cole wasn't afraid of him.
Also in the scene in the living room when Cole comes home from school, when Malcolm speaks to him, Cole glances off to the kitchen because he knows his mother will hear him speaking to no one, so he doesn't say anything.
Exactly, when you watch it again you realize everything Cole's saying/doing in those first few encounters is not because Malcolm is a doctor, but because he's a ghost.
I think Cole was even under the false impression that Malcolm already knew he himself was a ghost. He thought Malcolm must be a different kind of ghost, a far more intelligent one in that respect. He knew in their final scene together that he wasn't gonna see Malcolm again coz he assumes helping Cole was Malcolm's aim in afterlife (as explained by Malcolm in the 'I see dead people' scene) along with being able to talk to his wife. He just casually tells him in the end to talk to his wife in her sleep coz probably he assumes that would also satisfy his other aim, since that's what he wanted to do the most after his death. At no point the question of Malcolm being a ghost comes up because to Cole it's very obvious. I think what Cole really wanted to say to Malcolm after Malcolm told him his story is that "I see OTHER dead people apart from you who UNLIKE YOU are not aware that they're dead".
@@anujpramanik1819 i'm not sure in the hospital cole didn't tell him. we are seeing things from malcolm's perspective and we know ghosts in denial can alter their perception of reality. maybe cole flat out told him but he wasn't ready yet
How Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment never won Academy Awards for those roles will baffle me til the end of time. A truly special piece of film making.
That was an incredibly tough year for Best Supporting Actor. Michael Caine "The Cider House Rules", Jude Law "The Talented Mr. Ripley", Michael Clarke Duncan "The Green Mile" & Tom Cruise "Magnolia" were all nominated along with Osment. You could have made a case for any of those performances.
@@markjuarez1791great point! A very rare instance where where all nominees were on point.
Toni delivers! This… Hereditary, United States of Tara.
Saw this opening night in 99. The theater went absolutely apeshit during the ending. I am so happy for anyone who manages to watch this movie without having it spoiled for them first. One of the greatest films (and twists) of all time.
I remember watching it and when the boy said "I see dead people", I wondered if the Bruce Willis' character had died at the beginning. Just having the suspicion allowed me to see particular scenes and realize that I was correct. The Restaurant scene was an example; I could see that his wife did not see him even though it was supposed to look like she was mad at him and not speaking to him. So, the big reveal at the end did not surprise me but it was still fun seeing everyone else's reactions. Very good movie.
Plano, Texas... Last showing on a Friday night after work Summer of 99' 👍
Dam I miss those times..when ppl be so hyped to see a new movie cause they were making gems then. Theaters would still get packed and movie stars were real stars not talentless hacks..wish those days would come back but seems technology ruined the human brain and function
I studied film and worked in Hollywood for many years so I know the business inside and out. When you work behind the scenes for a living, it's much harder to watch a movie without having that knowledge take you out of the viewing experience from time to time. IMHO, this film is one of the few films that I consider PERFECT. Everything about it is so well thought out and executed. The writing and directing are absolutely sublime and the acting is first rate. Like most, I was completely thrown at the end and it's been so fun watching reactors like Jay & Amber view it for the first time. It's the closest thing we'll get to experiencing _that moment_ again. Not only does it have one of the best endings/reversals of all time, but it's a whole twist on the thriller/horror genre itself because it's actually a very uplifting and life-affirming story. Kudos to people like "scarbrow" who suspected or figured it out early. I'm usually "that guy" too because of my background. In this case, I'm SO glad I didn't.
This one and Saw had the greatest twist ending.
Cole and his mom talking in the car about the grandma gets me every time.
Me too. I have to change the channel or walk out of the room for a few minutes otherwise I’m sobbing and done for for the rest of the night.
Same here.
I lost my Mom 10 years ago tomorrow, I had talked to her the day before, and I was supposed to call her the next day but didn't, and I wish I had. Now I can't get those answers to all the questions I was gonna ask her.
@@BillKrayer12thMan Sorry for the loss of your Mom...The hurt will always be with us...I understand what you are going through...I lost my Mom 21 years ago and I still have those same questions...But we will always have our great memories...God bless.
I swear...45 yo man😂
Maybe the only "horror" film that spins and turns out to be the most beautiful romantic film ever that can move you to tears.
Nicelu said! You are right!
I felt that way about 'Tremors'. Ok, jk.
Oh yeah, Cole knew from the beginning that he was dead. That was why he was so hesitant in the beginning. But because Willis' character was so gentle and not scary and wanted to help him, this helped Cole start to trust that not all ghosts are angry. They helped each other. Malcolm got resolution by helping a child like the one who had grown up and killed him. He was able to realize and say goodbye to his wife who he had been haunting since he had died. And Malcolm helped Cole help the ghosts by listening to them, and in turn, they went away. I loved your guys' reaction to that revelation that Malcolm was dead. It's so fun when people make it all the way to the end of the movie without figuring it out and getting that shocked reaction now that it all makes sense! Every odd thing in the movie suddenly was answered by this one realization.
After all these years I think I realize that Malcolm helped Cole as much by being a non-scary ghost as with his advice.
Another missed clue: after the “other guy” was given the gift/book, and Malcolm saw them nearly kiss, Malcolm told Cole that he just wants to talk to his wife like he used to. Cole’s response was HOW are you going to do that? Cole knew that he was dead and Malcolm’s wife would not be able to consciously hear him.
You took the words right out of my mouth! I had to rewatch it the first time I saw it as I so didn’t see that coming. Best movie ever!!
And Cole says we aren’t going too see each other again, After he told Malcolm how to talk to his wife. So Cole knew that when he told Malcolm how to speak to his wife Cole wouldn’t see Malcolm again because Malcolm got what he wanted
@@fatsam2564 And to build on that, it's book-ended with how Cole leaves him the first time: an almost resigned, grumbling statement of, "I'm gonna see you again, right?"
It's one of the many lines in this movie meant to play both ways: as a child annoyed by having to see a psychologist, and as a young seer annoyed at a recurrent haunting.
If you go back and re-watch it, you will see that Cole knew he was a ghost the whole time. You will also see how brilliantly they staged each scene so it seems that the doctor has interacted with others besides Cole but never once does anyone else actually see or acknowledge him. Just an amazing piece of film-making.
He was also wearing the same outfit the whole time
The first time I saw this movie in the theater. I felt something was off during the scene where Cole met Malcolm for the first time, and he was having the conversation with his mom about what they did for the day. I remember thinking "That's a pretty intimate conversation (between mother & son) to have especially with a stranger sitting in the living room. The writing and acting was superb. Too bad Shyamalan's movies got worse over the years.
his response in the beginning to malcolm following him around was to run to the church to get away from the ghost. it is obvious on rewatch cole was so scared that he could enter the church.
Only film I have gone straight back in to see for a second time. I HAD to re-watch it.
@John Paul Logan Cole also asks him, "Are you a good psychologist?" We think Cole is being snarky and asking if Malcom is good at being a psychologist, when really cole was worried he was about to get attacked and was actually wondering if Malcom was good in the sense of "not evil"
This movie gets me every time.
The mother-son relationship particularly.
Despite Cole’s abruptly disturbing “quirks,” she never gets mad at him-only frustrated that she doesn’t understand. She treats him like a person.
absolutely.
Some of the strangest people you will ever meet are named Cole...😊
If you notice, Cole was scared of Bruce Willis' character initially. However, Bruce was behaving much more calmly/coherently than the other ghosts, so Cole began speaking with him, and got the help he needed. Then he realized Bruce was getting closure, hence the reason he said, "I won't be seeing you anymore, will I?" at the end.
So Bruce helped Cole work through things, and Cole helped Bruce by giving him an opportunity to feel he righted his wrong.
If you watch it again, knowing the ending, you'll see how Bruce never moves furniture and can't open the door. Those were clues we missed first viewing.
@@willowthegood9035 He was wearing the same shirt throughout the movie, it was the shirt he was wearing the night he died.
Cole also helped Malcolm by telling him how he could talk to his wife, allowing him to get closure there as well. From the beginning, Cole was passively helping Malcolm simply by being a kid who needed help and could potentially be saved, thereby giving him closure after the Donny Wahlberg situation. After Malcolm taught him to take control of his situation by helping the ghosts, though, Cole actively helped him by giving him the advice about talking to his wife. It's part of the arc that shows Cole goes from being a passive victim to a proactive agent in his life.
Cole immediately clocks Malcolm as a ghost when he sees him from across the street. He runs to the church in hopes of escaping him.
Also Shyamalan said that "anything in the real world that has been tainted by the other world" will appear as the color red in the movie.
Beautiful reaction. You two are so expressive. And yes, Cole knew Malcolm was a ghost, but he was the first ghost who had a healthy purpose who spoke to Cole as a healing spirit rather than a terrorizing phantom so Cole responded. It's especially apparent when Cole tells Malcolm after Malcolm tells,Cole he's going to turn him over to another doctor and says, "But you're the only one who can help me! I know you are!"
Coles Grandma visits him regularly before he even meets Malcolm. Therefore your statement is incorrect my friend.
Also the significance of Malcolm's jacket which would cover his wound makes him less scary than the other ghosts Cole sees. Another thing we don't notice - Malcolm is wearing the same clothes the whole movie
@@dankhorsegaming1448 I'm not following you. What's Cole's grandmother have to do with whether Cole knows if Malcolm is a ghost or not?
@@robertjewell9727 Just they Malcom is not the first friendly ghost. But he may be the first one that tried to help. The grandma might just be sad or something. Makes you wonder what her unfinished business was.
@@dnish6673 , and it was after all his geandmother.
Cole absolutely knew he was dead. He would have seen the blood on his back and the bullet holes. Plus the fact that Malcolm never talked to his mother and only showed up in places where Cole was - no office for Cole to go to. He knew the first time they met, and he says "you're nice, but you can't help me." He says that because most of the ghosts aren't nice.
When he says “I’m gonna see you again aren’t I.” Is what stands out to me now that I know the twist
agreed, Cole always knew.
I haven't seen this movie in years but I think the first time Cole sees Malcolm was when he got home and saw Malcome with his Mother.
As soon as Cole walked into the apartment, he sees Malcolm sitting across from his Mom, Cole gave a little start, it's very subtle (I swear that kid's performance was brilliant).
On the first viewing, you think his reaction is 'oh no, mom called a doctor for me" but on the second watch you realize Coles's little reaction was because a dead person was sitting in the chair across from his Mom.
@@CharTurner6928 Haley Joel Osment got an Academy Award nomination for this movie as did his "mother" -- and well deserved it was. That was a brilliant performance!!
ya that very first scene when he sees him, he is scared and that is why he runs into a church... it takes a couple scenes for him to start realizing that he's not going to hurt him
The very first subtle hint is when Cole asks Malcolm: 'Are you a good doctor?' and Malcolm answers: 'I USED to be.'
Imagine being in the theater when this movie first came out before anyone knew that Malcom had been dead the whole time. I'll never forget the gasps that went through the audience as the realization set in. It was brilliant.
Yep, it was awesome seeing it the first time and that moment in unforgettable as a veiwer.
yes we did , and i have never since experienced a so silent crowd leaving the theater afterwards
I say it at the drive-in as a double feature. The second movie after Runaway Bride. We got there a bit late so had a wide view of the first movie. At intermission, some cars leave and others come in, so we repositioned to a better view of the second movie in the middle of the lot. Drive-in movies were awesome.
100% after the gasp people started cheering and clapping! this must be one of the best movie twists of all time!
When this movie was in the theaters, people who saw it would never tell you anything about it. It was always, “ Go see it. You’ll see.” Everybody hid the end, so you could experience it on your own. Oh, the good ole days. No cellphones, internet, or social media. Keeping a secret about a movies premise and end was a lot easier.
Cole definitely knew all along. One of the great things about this movie is how well it holds up to a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or more viewing. Understanding the twist ending only makes it even richer, including how Cole reacts to Bruce Willis' character right from the start. You will also catch so many other details, like the significance of the color red and so on. For me, this is an astounding child performance, perfectly directed. Your reactions were fantastic; you both have such big hearts. Amber, your first thought at the twist was about Cole helping him. I could have just hugged you.
Mona you made my night with this comment. Big Hugs
Did he know? or did he come to realise? Remember he doesn't know how to deal with the other spirits. Had he known from the start he may have tried to help. I think it is more realisation.
@@wellfit1511 I wonder if he knew, but was relieved that for once the ghost wasn't scary-looking and didn't seem threatening.
@@urthboundmisfit He knew. Remember he was trying to run away from him in the beginning.
@@knowledge-girl I don't think he knew
The car scene with Toni Collette instantly made me a fan of hers. That was excellent acting. All of her performances are like that. It feels real.
I am so proud of the entire Rob Squad family for no spoilers on this one for you guys!
Do they have mods? Bc they get a nod too
It's so amazing now that we're a generation past this twist now and people can go in completely blind again. It really was a masterpiece of a movie. The story was so engrossing that the clues simply didn't register.
Cole knew, of course he did! 👻
@@lak1294 I think so too. That's why he looked at him the way he did at first and why it took him so long to talk to him.
Well, if you remember when this movie came out, everyone as very adamant about not spoiling the ending. I think it was because everyone wanted everyone else to get the same impact that they got. It was really amazing when you think about it. Not spoiling was actually more enjoyable than spoiling, and lots of people went with friends who hadn't seen it yet just to watch their friend watch the movie.
It's been a long time, but I seem to remember Shyamalan possibly asking people not to spoil it, and it was kind of taken up as a promise not to. Anyone else remember anything like that?
When this movie was playing in theatres, there was a code of silence around the plot twist and it was a carefully guarded secret, so as not to spoil the surprise for others. Everyone knew the line "I see dead people"...but the truth about Bruce Willis's character was never shared beyond the theatre. The movie was so well written that the final plot twist is jaw-dropping! it was awesome to see your reaction, because we all experienced it exactly as you did!
I was in high school in '99. So many friends told me not to let anyone tell me about the movie, that I went in completely blind, not even knowing what it was about. So it was a double twist for me. Luckily I saw it with my dad, because I was grabbing his arm the whole time--the scariest movie I'd seen up to that point was Jurassic Park, which terrified me in theaters.
I keep that code of silence to this day. 👍
You are right, I’d forgotten that. Even here in New Zealand where back in the day there would be a delay of a couple of months before we got the summer block busters the same code of silence applied
Same! Insanely well written and acted!
Haley Joel Osment gave the best performance, not just by a child, but by anyone ever in this film. Even though he was nominated, he was definitely robbed of an Oscar for this.
The mom who was poisoning her daughter had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, they hurt people in their care to get attention for being caregivers. My great-aunt had it too, she made one of my cousins sick when he was growing up until they managed to get her away from him.
Also, the scene with Cole and his mom in the car broke me for the same reason that Jay brought up: there's family members I've lost that I want answers from, and one of the questions I have is if I make them proud or not.
I've never heard of that before. Obviously the Mom was crazy, and I was curious of the motive. I never knew there was a condition for such a thing. Sad.
Thanks for mentioning Munchausen. I was going to, and forgot when reading all the comments, so am glad that you did.
You weren't listening. The answer was for you too. The response was, "every day".
@@mikeshoe74 You probably know, but I'll put it in case others are curious. Those who suffer from Munchausen's Syndrome make themselves sick, seem sick, injure themselves or make themselves seem injured in order to get attention or achieve some other goal. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is where they get the attention they want, or achieve some other goal, by proxy--that is--through doing those things to another person.
Ages since I've watched it fully but I thought she was Step Mum and trying to get rid of the children hence she's moved on to the younger one. I might be wrong. Talking of Munchausen though, the film about Gypsy Rose Blanchard is good and based on true story
The moment they realized the twist & both of their mouths fell open at the same time then they instantly turned & looked at each other, that’s relationship goals.
No one could have played this part better than "Little Forest Gump Jr."
I loved your faces at the reveal moment - Amber you were classic wide-eyed, open-mouthed, pure shock and amazement! So fun to see both of you react to what we know is coming, and how immediately you processed it to re-remember all the clues. Almost as much fun to watch you two have that experience as when I experienced the movie myself! Thanks for sharing. Love you both!
I agree,I've seen of lot of reactions to this amazing film but the Rob Squads reaction at the end is by far the best ever,absolutely no clue at all and I also love their responses to various scenes throughout the film too.
I agree AWESOME reaction. Night's movies always have a twist. Love how he showcases Philly in every movie.
@@daviddunlop8832 Yep, and he always does a Hitchcock too.
This movie has been around for so long, I was afraid they might have been already spoiled about the "big reveal."
The reaction the two of you gave up on realizing Bruce Willis's character had passed away is absolutely priceless! The both of y'all are so fun to watch!
Jay says "I don't do ghosts" - and I thought 'fasten your seatbelt, Jay!' The ending of this movie was such a mind-trip, and the cast/crew that knew the surprise were sworn to secrecy. The Box Office numbers soared, because many who saw it also kept the secret and actually went back and dragged their friends along to see their reaction (me included!). WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
That was the reaction of everyone in the theater 😄
They needed and helped each other, whether either of them knew it at the time or not. Malcolm was the only therapist who could've helped Cole. Cole was the only person who could help Malcolm face the truth.
The color red is placed in various scenes with Cole and Malcom. The red balloon, killer mother in red dress jacket, red door knob, etc. I'm thrilled that folks can still be surprised by that ending. You two were a joy to watch with!
Yeah, it's pretty obvious that Shymalan used red to signal danger. I think he does that in many of his movies.
@@Artificial-Insanity He is big on color themes. If you watch his superhero trilogy (Unbreakable, Split, and Glass), each of the main characters has a color associated with them that is used throughout.
My best friend and I went to see this in the theater. I was, of course, totally blown away by the plot twist. He turned to me and said,"You didn't see that coming?" He was the most amazing and smartest person I have ever known. RIP Geody, 2005!
Possibly one of the greatest reveals in the history of movies. Also one of the few movies where people went to great pains not to tell people the ending.. which I always appreciated because I was one of the last to see it back in the day.
Something like the Sixth Sense would be hard to do again. I'm glad this movie came out before social media.
@@Rose-oh4mc oh yes!! 😄
@@Rose-oh4mc Kind of like the Crying Game. No on told me the twist, and I never told anyone -- but it was a real shocker. (That movie was filled with twists, actually.)
Same. So many people went out of their way and said...omg such a great movie. Amazing ending. I'm not telling you it though you have to go and see if for yourself. That would never happen today!!!
Same. I didn't watch it until a year and a few months after it came out, and was more surprised that it hadn't been spoiled for me.
The look on J's face when you figure out what was going on was PRICELESS. You can tell he was glad he sat through the movie to get to THAT point.
I actually had a brief temper tantrum when J suddenly realized the twist & at that moment an advertisement cut in!!
Your reaction to the twist just took me back to my original reaction to it back in 1999. I really feel bad to anyone that was spoiled by the ending before they saw the movie.
50 first dates did it for me. But it didn’t matter because after I finally watched the movie years later it still terrified me.
Cole absolutely knew the whole time. In addition to the things the other commenters have mentioned, Malcolm never changes clothes. Everything you see him wearing after he passes is actually a variation of what he wore the night he was shot: from the blue dress shirt to the brown suit to the pull-over sweater. When you re-watch the movie, all the little details really add up. Great reaction!
That ending still gives me chills. I think Cole learned how he could help the spirits that appeared to him, which gave him a sense of control. He learned that from Malcolm. I think they were both supposed to encounter each other to help each other. I'm not sure if Cole realized he was helping the whole time. He just learned that he could help them with the little girl ghost. Now that I think about it though with their last interaction at the end, Cole realized that Malcolm was going to pass on to the next realm and was saying goodbye. That never occurred to me before. Such a deep movie on so many levels.
same here…didn’t realize it until this time. I’ve seen it so many times but didn’t catch it until today.
Yes, I think you're right. I think Cole realized that Malcolm's only remaining unfinished business was communicating with his wife, and once he gave him the key to that he knew Malcolm would be able to leave for good. Did you notice that the poisoned little girl's sister asked "Is Kyra coming back?" and Cole answered "Not any more." So was Kyra appearing to her sister as well?
The best part of this is the rewatch factor. There are signs that something is off whenever Cole and Malcolm are in a scene together. And the hospital scene when Cole finally shares his secret, he’s staring directly at Malcolm noting that what he’s saying is pertains to him.
Cole knew without a doubt. Remember it gets cold when the dead people come around. Cole always had a jacket or a blanket on when talking to Malcolm. This is also why he was so hesitant to talk with him at first. The writing in this movie is impeccable. The acting even better! And that curveball! I don't watch scary movies either, Jay. I think this movie is more of a thriller/suspense type. I've seen this movie so many times and I still cry. Great reaction guys.
Whoa, never even noticed that detail before!
@@theyrecousins I didn't notice that until I had already watched it a couple of times. Lol
Also cole was running from malcolm the first time they saw each other
It doesn't get cold when they are around, it gets cold when they are angry
@@idaspjuth6773
So Malcolm was angry at his wife when he told her how much he loved her at the end of the movie? Right! 😄
I watched this movie in the theater when it first came out, and my mind was blown. I didn't have kids back then. Now as a father of a young boy the scene where he asks her to sleep in her bed because he's so scared hit me like a punch to the stomach... I need to go hug my son now...
The look you both had when the plot twist happened was priceless. Keep up the good work
Just wanted to comment that the actress playing the mother, Toni Collette, is actually Australian and speaks with an Australian accent in real life. How insanely well did she do with that American accent! So impressive.
She is incredible....should have won an Oscar for Hereditary imo
The first movie I saw her in, if I'm not mistaken, was "Muriel's Wedding"... been a fan ever since. She can play it all, comedy, drama, you name it, she gives a great performance.
@@caretaker158 Ditto! I remember watching 'Muriel's Wedding' at the cinema in 1995. She was awesome in it, loved the ABBA 'Waterloo' scene with Juliette Lewis (another actress many probably don't realise is an Aussie as well) EDIT: I realise my mistake. It was Rachel Griffiths, not Juliette Lewis. I even remember all those years ago in a NZHerald film review of 'Muriel's Wedding', she was described as the Australian Juliette Lewis. Anyway, those were the 90s when the Australian film industry came out with some absolute gems: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Castle, Strictly Ballroom, Shine, Babe ahhhh ... ❤
@@lizmccarthy-edwards2115 my favorite scene too...they were awesome, but that wasn't Juliette Lewis. It was Rachel Griffiths.
@@caretaker158 You're terrible, Muriel!
Cole knew that Malcolm was a ghost, but he wasn't one of the angry ghosts, so Cole was able to warm up to him and allow Malcolm to help him. Also, the coat and vest that Malcolm wore all the time covered his gunshot wound, so Cole wasn't constantly traumatized by seeing it.
There’s literally zero indication of that whatsoever in this film. That’s just your own speculation.
@@Hey_Jamie You need to look up "literally zero", because what's there on the screen is the opposite of that. Just because you need everything spoon fed to you doesn't mean everyone else does.
@@Hey_Jamie Cole was running from Malcolm the first time they saw each other.
@@Hey_Jamie In the first scene Cole was scared of Malcolm, that's why he ran away to the church to hide. It's kinda obvious.
Cole told him first time,ghosts only see what they want to see
I love how Amber does the "mind blown" hand signal almost subconsciously. :D
The quickness in the way you looked at each other when Malcom bloomed at his hand when the ring rolled across the floor. The realization that you had both just been duped. That was classic. It made the whole reaction worth watching again.
You two are so awesome.
I keep rewinding that part. One of the best reactions to the twist lol
He realized it at that moment. She didn't realize until Cole said, "They don't realize that they're dead."
She only looked at him like that because he startled her.
Haley Joel Osment received an Oscar nomination for his acting in this movie, being one the youngest actors in history to do so. The actress who played his mother also received a nomination. This and Unbreakable are by far my favorite Shyamalan films, both staring Bruce Willis who delivers some of the best acting of his career in them.
- Have you also seen the other two in the series? Split, and Glass(I believe in that order), both are excellent movies, all tied in together - if you haven't yet seen them, please do, they're worth your time. And if anyone out there can be a little more noticeable than a RUclips comment like me, please do encourage these two excellent commentators to watch the trilogy. I don't do Twitch, Patreon or Discord so, can't ever really get the attention of RUclipsrs very easily.
@@Arthaius Thumbs up for Unbreakable and Glass, Don't think these two could make it thru Split. McAvoy is totally creepy!
@@Arthaius I thought Unbreakable was good but Glass was horrid! Terrible ending for that series of movies.
@@sallyshipwreck4315 - Awww but they HAVE to watch them all, it's a complete set, sure some are better than others, but that's always the case with series movies, can't all be the best. But still, I feel that they should watch them all. Each of the main characters are uniquely awesome each in their own right.
I keep telling myself I need to watch them but haven't yet the opportunity. I hear they are both really good. Just haven't gotten to them lol
I think Cole knew Malcolm was a ghost the whole time, but didn’t realize the ghosts were trying to ask for his help until Malcolm helped figure it out.
One of the greatest twist endings of all time. In retrospect, it seems almost obvious--all the clues were there, but we were so caught up in Cole's struggles and tribulations that we didn't see them. No one seemed to see the bombshell coming until he went back to his wife at the end. Outstanding acting and direction. Willis' finest performance IMO. An emotional powerhouse of a movie--almost guaranteed to draw out both jump scares and tears.
So well written, the film is so good without the twist that no-one sees it coming. Then even when you know you just want to watch again and see all the obvious clues that you missed - there are so many. You can spot something new everytime you watch it
Yep, as a viewer, we're like the dead people and see only what we want to see.
The big, post-reveal mind blower for me is, he went across town to Kira's funeral BY HIMSELF. 😳
Some strange six-year-old kid you've never seen before shows up at your dead daughters funeral and starts looking around in her bedroom, happens all the time.
I remember thinking when I saw the film, why did they take a bus?
@stinkbug4321. A child in a crowd
is not suspicious at all, and would go mostly unnoticed.
You two are so wonderful.
In a world where it`s so hard to find compassionate, empathetic, and understanding people, it`s such a gift to watch your reactions. You remind me of the fact that we are surrounded by far more good people than we realize :)
THANK YOU❤
Can I just say this is one of the better reaction channels out there, love the input you guys make without the need to pause the video every 10 seconds, it rolls with whats happening on screen and you're quick to pick up on whats happening in the movie while discussing what just happened a moment before, it's a pleasure to watch you both
It's the kind of ending that makes you rethink the entire movie
This twist is the stuff of legend, and seeing you both react to it for the first time was A+! This is such a roller coaster of a movie experience - so many emotions. Haley Joel Osment is brilliant, Toni Collette brings so much realism and heart as Cole's mother (that final scene in the car between them always makes me cry), and Bruce Willis really sells the audience on the assumption that he is alive throughout the film. So, so glad you both watched this!
It is a measure of how exceptional Toni Collette is that she almost steals the movie from Osment, who is brilliant. Willis deserves a huge amount of credit for his performance. It is so against type from his usual over the top screen personna.
You both get the Oscar for best reaction to this movie! I love that your hearts are so kind and you show such empathy for characters in the movies you react to. The moment you got the twist I could just see your minds going back over the movie and realizing the clues you were given. The best mind blowing movie of all time! Thank you both for allowing me to relive my first time seeing The Sixth Sense through your eyes. Outstanding!
ummm you offered them an Oscar for their reaction...
Agreed! J and A made me tear up so many times ❤
i agree, this was by far the best reaction ive seen to this movie
My wife and I saw this in the theater when it first came out. The buzz was amazing about the story and the child phenom actor Haley Joel Osmant who I believe was up for an Oscar along with the young 29 year old director M.Night Shyamalan. 👏 Everone in the theater was astounded by the conclusion of the film and amazed by the story and acting!!
I love you both for your sincerity, vulnerability, couple banter and for inviting us into your home. ❤️❤️❤️
I love that this was a great movie even before the twist ending. But the ending took it up several notches. The part where he's in the car with his mom does get me every time. The mom (Toni Collette) was nominated for an Oscar for the role. She's Australian, but her American accent is so good, you'd never know it. She's also a really good singer!
If you want an amazing movie that touches your heart, and tears at your soul. I'd recommend "Pay it Forward". Which also stars the young actor from thus, and Forrest Gump. "Haley Joel Osment". It's a movie that really makes you think about humanity.
I went to watch this 5 times when it came out on the theaters just to see the oxygen being sucked out of the room at the end twist. Watching this in complete silence in a theater packed with people who forgot to breathe was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had watching a movie in a movie theater. People didn’t even talked as everybody was lost for words. And of course when I saw the end twist for the first time I was totally blown away too.
This is one of the most famous twists ever and I’m still amazed to see that there are people out there who dont know about it.
I also enjoyed watching people watch John Krasinski's The Silent Place. (The first one.) It was hilarious because the audience were so caught up in the film that everybody was more quiet than usual during it. There would be mass horror reactions in unison, in silence. It was hilarious.
Loved this film from the first time I saw it in the theater. Such a great ending. Another great M Night Shyamalan film for you to check out is Signs starring Mel Gibson & Joaquin Phoenix. It's a Sci-fi mystery thriller. Besides writing, directing and producing the film, M Night Shyamalan also plays a part in it.
He was the doctor in the hospital in this one.
He was in this also -- he was the doctor that mom was talking to after the stuck-in-the-dumbwaiter scene.
I was going to suggest Signs as well. M. Night Shyamalan has some really great movies IMO. They’ve already watched Split, but The Happening is another good one from him.
I totally agree. They will love it. Great movie. One of my favorite Mel Gibson roles.
Signs is great! loved Mel and Joaquin Phoenix in it. The kids and the sheriff did a wonderful job too!
So glad you guys took the chance and watched this! Another good movie to watch would be “The Others,” with Nicole Kidman.
Exactly the one I was thinking of!
Yes! I think they would love that movie. You don't really see too many RUclipsrs react to the movie The Others
I agree with this
Yes please PLEASE watch The Others.
Yeah I forgot to mention that one. I keep forgetting about that movie. I mentioned The Village, Signs & The Lady in the Water
I watched this at the theater back when it came out.
The collective gasp from everyone at that end twist is one of the greatest things I’ve ever experienced.
The guy that shot Bruce Willis is an almost unrecognizable Donnie Wahlberg. Mark's brother, former member of New Kids on the Block and the star of Saw 2.
Donnie Wahlburg was almost unrecognizable in this movie. Losing that much weight for such a short time on film, is a serious commitment.
I was going to say the same thing and was going through to see if anyone else mentioned it! When I first watched it with a friend (we were both clueless until the end as well!!) and were trying to figure out where he was in the movie. We then realized it was Vincent (the one that shot Malcolm) we were SHOCKED as he was so unrecognizable!
Wow, I never knew that was DW, I had to look up the story of him getting the role and even knowing looking back in the film I still can't believe it's him, crazy! 👍
HOLY MOSES!!! I DIDN'T KNOW THAT!!!!
Yea he was also hard to notice when he was in the Steven king movie dream Catcher.
@@aliciacarley3408 I haven't seen that one in quite some time I had forgotten he was in it!
One of the greatest plot twists in cinema history. Btw, Toni Colette and Haley Joel Osment should've gotten major awards for their performances.
Initially I think Cole realized that Malcolm wasn't scary like the other ghosts and being a psychiatrist, maybe he could help Cole. As their relationship grew, Cole probably thought about ways to help Malcolm improve his relationship with his wife. Glad no one spoiled this for you. I heard there was a loud gasp in the theatre when Malcolm realized he was dead. I was as shocked as you both were. Enjoyed your reaction. Great movie.
Definitely gasps. I went on opening weekend and the whole theater gasped and got kind of (annoyingly) noisy for a minute after the reveal.
He had to have known, especially when you see a bloodstain behind Malcolm's back. Plus Cole mentions "you're the only one that can help me, *I know it* " Must have meant something.
@@xMorbidArtx Cole definitely knew when Malcolm followed him to the church but I don't recall a scene when Cole could have seen Malcolm's wound. He had his jacket or coat on in every scene. I'm guessing Cole came to assume everyone who approaches him is dead. Sad.
He knew he was dead. That's why he was trying to avoid him at the beginning. He already knew that not all ghosts were scary because Grandma visited him sometimes. Once he realized Malcolm wasn't an angry ghost he relaxed. We saw Malcolm and his mother in the same room together and assumed they were talking about Cole. Once you realize Macolm is a ghost it's obvious Cole knew because he and his mother never mentioned Malcolm at all.
@@lumariadp This was "Body Heat" kind of plot twist! For those of you who don't know, watch it
I dragged so many of my friends to see this. My bestie at the time was studying screenwriting and starting to write her own scripts. I told her, "This is the best movie script you will ever see." And she agreed. It is an absolute jewel - every facet so polished and precise. A gorgeous film, and an amazing cast. (M. Night said he was astounded by Haley Joel, who could do that "I see dead people" over and over and always get the emotion and the tears, and all of it.) Dam, what a film. It was extraordinary, too, how tightly that ending was protected. NO ONE wanted to give it away.
Unfortunately almost everyone figures out the end in the first third of the movie. Other than that this is a very good movie with great performances
@@thebluecollarbibleguy5114 No, "almost everyone" does not figure it out. I've never met anyone who figured it out beforehand. But I have met a number of people who like to pretend they know everything so they can look down on others.
@@Serai3 kinda not surprising he calls himself the Blue Collar Bible Guy, huh?
@@Serai3 You should watch more reactions for this movie. Almost everyone figures it out at the anniversary dinner scene because there’s no second place setting at the table. A few people don’t figure it out until the car scene when the guy speeds away. This reaction is the very first time I’ve ever seen anybody figure it out at the end.
But I will say that maybe I exaggerated a little. But almost everyone does at least question whether or not he’s dead already very early in the movie whether they are certain of it or not.But it does not take away from the movie at all
@@Serai3 I knew there was a surprise ending going in, but I never even had a sniff that he was dead the whole time. I've never met anyone else who did, either.
This is one of my favorite movies! I used to watch it with my daughter when she was still at home. Of course, she watched it with her eyes scrunched shut most of the time. She's 32 and we still watch it together from time to time. This is one of the best kept secret in terms of the ending. The Dr. at the hospital in the scene discussing Cole's scratches is M. Night Shyamalan, the director. He usually has a small role in all of his movies.
“You were never second. Ever.” destroys me every single time. 😭
I’d love to see you guys react to The Village. It’s from the same writer/director so it’s got some spooky elements but it’s mostly a romantic drama with some social commentary and it’s very underrated in my opinion.
In terms of “scary“ The Strangers would be a fun one to see you react to.
Don't tell them too much about The Village now.
@@NavvyMom 🤐
I love the Village, it’s a love story for sure!
Yes!! Completely underrated! Highly recommend The Village too!
Cole definitely knew the whole time. It explains why Cole was so scared of him in the beginning. I saw this move at a drive-in for the first time when I was 14 years old and that twist stayed with me the entire drive home. I kept replaying it over and over in my head and finding all the clues that I'd missed. It really was a great film. I'm so happy you reacted to it. Happy Halloween!
It also puts a little crease in the script with Cole thinking they all just want to hurt him. Cole would also know Malcom couldn't see the hanging people.
Happy Halloween
Cole knew. If you watch it again it's a lot of fun to see all the hints that are given. It becomes obvious, but in a way that is so brilliant because it's NOT obvious when you watch the first time. Really really good storytelling imo!! ❤️
Loved your reaction!
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards at the 2000 Oscars.
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actor - Haley Joel Osment
Best Supporting Actress- Toni Collette
Best Director
Best Original Screenplay
Best Film Editing
Amber's face at the big reveal was worth the price of admission. 😳
Also, Jay jumping in front of Amber at the gunshot, instictuallly saving her, was sweet! He'd take a bullet for you! 💕
Toni Collette is amazing. Even though she has a heavy limey or Australian accent, in hereditary she does a perfect Midwest, and here she does kind of a Brooklyn/Boston accent. In M Night shamaylan movies always look for a color out of place! The red doorknob, the balloon, the mom's red clothes and lipstick! All M Night Shamaylan movies should be watched! Specially Signs, The Village, one with Mark Wahlberg, then in order, Unbreakable, Split, Mr Glass! The mom in sixth sense is same mom in ultimate horror movie, hereditary!😮😮😮
This movie is in my top 10 all time list. It is beautifully acted and so well written. If you go back everything is so obvious. And the fact that the writing is such that the vast majority of people did not see the twist coming even though it's right in front of their face. Brilliant
I can normally see where a movie is going a mile away. This movie caught me totally off guard. Brilliant writing and acting.
I always tell people, this is an incredible emotional family drama disguised as a horror movie.
Funnily enough even Toni Collette (actress who plays Cole's mother) has said that she was so moved by the emotional resonance of the story while filming, she did not even realize it was a horror film until after its release.
Cole knew !Malcom was a ghost. It was why he looked at him with such apprehension. But also curious since a Malcom was much more “kids gloves” compared to other ghosts
Thank you for this. Your reaction to Cole's revelation to his Mom and Malcolm's realization were hands down the best movie reactions I've seen. I love you guys.
This is one of the scary movies I can actually watch, because it's more about the characters and the amazing twist, instead of just bloody slaughter. It's beautifully written. So glad you both liked it! Your reactions to the twist were fantastic. ❤
That’s because this is a Thriller not a horror, this comes under the genre of a Supernatural Thriller.
I agree. I hate gory, slasher movies, but I love psychological thrillers like this one!
i think it's fairly scary (in the sense that i would be really scared if that happened to me) until you get to know the spirits and realize they just want help to move on. i feel like horror movies that are just about gore never take the victim's perspectives and feelings into account, it's just about their violent ends.
@@catherinelw9365 Th movie The Dead Zone, based on Steven King"s novel is an other good psychological
thriller. Christopher Walkin plays the main character, Johnny Smith.
@@sgtmian Well said! 🙂🙃🙂
M. Night Shyamalan loves to hide things in plain sight in his movies. Rewatching this movie time and time again reveals new little gems each viewing.
For instance, most of the movie features dull, muted colors but each time a ghost is near you will see the color red, often bright
Great reaction! That twist gets everyone! 🤣As someone who also hates horror movies, it’s noteworthy to know that M. Night Shyamalan movies aren’t horror, they’re basically great thrillers and your imagination really does the rest! And his movies are known for having a twist ending, so I look forward to you watching more. If you haven’t seen it, you should watch Signs; it’s another great movie as is Unbreakable and Glass, both staring Bruce Willis and Sam L Jackson.
I would add M. Night Shyamalan' Lady In the Water and The Visit. Both are excellent films though of different genres.
The Village
One of the great endings in a movies. Even after it was showing across the world, nobody spoiled the ending by telling it to anyone who hadn’t seen the movie.
Probably one of your best reactions, it's so impressive for those of us who had seen this movie before to watch along with you, knowing the outcome. It's a testament to how well this movie was made, all the clues along the way yet slightly outside of your realisation, then that great reveal and all the pieces fall into place. Every time I watch this movie I am just so impressed with Haley Joel Osment.. at the age of 10 to be able to portray his character and put forward such an emotionally charged performance.. his "child" acting is in my opinion some of the most underrated.. just WOW 🤩
I love that there are people out there who get to experience the twist at the end!
Also I feel like the car scene at the end is one of the most emotional parts of the movie! Great reactions as always!
The scene where Cole gets locked in the little chamber gives me the biggest shivers and anxiety. His acting skills back then were of the charts!
I remember this movie very well. I went to see this movie with my cousin in the theater when it first came out. At the part where Haley had to pee and when the shadow went past the restroom, my cousin screamed so loud that she made everyone in the theater screamed as well. It was such a great moment thinking back on that day.
LOL that would be so funny, I love stuff like that in theaters
The color red is the way that the director slyly communicated to the audience. The director had a small part in the movie, as the pediatrician, that questioned Cole's mom, also.
He makes a "Alfred Hitchcock cameo" in all of his movies. 😊
Biggest surprise and twist in cinema history!! I remember watching this and knew there was a twist or a surprise ending and I kept guessing throughout, "is it this? is it that?" . . . . never ever would I have guessed that ending -- it was so clever. And I loved it because it all made sense. She left him at the restaurant and said happy anniversary and you think she's mad at him when in reality she's missing him and grieving him. All the times he was in a scene with somebody else, you don't actually see anyone speaking to him (except for the little boy). Amazing.
I guessed half way through.. Really took the wind out of the sails for me. Not bragging as I'd rather have been surprised.
That restaurant scene was what set my bells off. I couldn't figure out why she was giving him the silent treatment instead of exploding at him. I figured out in Cole's "I see dead people" monologue. Specifically when he says "they don't know that they are dead." Yeah, I actually figured out the twist beforehand the first time I saw it.
it's a love story disguised as a horror film - honestly what's scarier than love? it's top 10 film for me and the type of film we don't say anything about until we know the other person has actually seen it -- it's a really well crafted film with so many deep deep elements... thanks for giving it a go!
The best way to rewatch this movie is with people you have NO idea until it happens. So awesome. Thanks for doing these! 🙏🏼👍🏼
I read somewhere that the director kept the full lines from each actor in the car scene at the end. The actress didn't know the answer "every day" and Haley Joel didn't know the question do their reactions were spontaneous. This whole movie is brilliant and this reaction was about as entertaining as the first time I saw it. Cathy and I love you guys.
oh wow that makes the scene even better and more powerful! no wonder it seems so raw! but imagine the poor camera person's stress knowing that they needed the first take to be perfect 😂
This movie's a mind trip. Pay close attention to the color red as it's tied to all the special events in the movie.
Your reactions at the end are priceless! It still gets me every time. The director of this movie, M. Night Shyamalan, plays a small part as the doctor who asks Cole's Mom about the scratches and bruises. He really is a master film maker. You gotta watch "Signs", "Unbreakable". Also, try out the movie "Alien" directed by Ridley Scott. Great start for your October "scary" movies!
Great reaction! So glad the twist wasn't spoiled. The doctor in the movie was the director. Everything red in the movie was supernatural from the balloon to the basement doorknob.
What about the murderous mom, though? She wears a bright red dress and she wasn't supernatural.
@@dereknolin5986 Good point. The director may have just used red as a focal point for the scenes. Its an intense color and the audience is best surprised when distracted or focused on one thing.
@@Cozfx I always thought it was weird that the mom was wearing red. The most obvious color especially during a funeral where everyone was wearing black. I always thought it seemed very rude of her and shows how she wants the attention on her even during her daughter’s funeral.
@@Serenity113 because the mom did want all of the attention
The mother was committing child abuse in the form of the below which is a very real thing
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick for attention.
Munchausen syndrome is pretending you have an illness.
By proxy is pretending your dependent has an illness.
One of the most infamous cases is about Gypsy Blancharde which there is a series about it on Hulu
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I Love that I found you guys & get to experience seeing you react to these movies & songs. Love seeing the different perspectives you show to me.
When this movie came out, every review said to see it immediately because word of mouth would ruin the twist. I did go on opening weekend and never spoiled it for my friends. This movie made a lot of money because people needed to see it again because they felt Willis' character was interacting with people, but it was so well shot that people just filled in what wasn't there.
Amazing watching your two faces... I knew what was coming, and your reactions were well worth it.
Really enjoyed this reaction video!
Ditto! The Box Office numbers soared because people kept the secret, and like me, dragged friends along multiple times to catch their reactions.
I also hate scary movies. I think this movie is more of a psychological thriller/drama. Looking forward to full reaction on Friday. Thanks guys.
Horror rules!!!
"I thought it was going to be a lot scarier."
Dude had his eyes covered during the scary parts.
One of the best parts when this came out was that no one spoiled it for others. They wanted their friends to have the same reaction. We knew there was a twist but never guessed the actual twist.
EXACTLY!
I remember - It was like a ritual no spoilers club.
Amber had the same reaction to this movie that I had. I was so sad for this little boy and his mom. My younger son, who has some learning difficulties was about 11 when this movie came out. He was a walking kick me sign in middle school. This movie is the story of every kid who is "different" and every mom who tries to protect her baby.
It is so much fun to relive my favorite childhood bands and my favorite movies with you guys. I wish I could sit next to Amber on a sofa and laugh and cry with her. She is so empathetic and full of happiness and appreciation for things! We would go through boxes of Kleenexes together! ❤
I love the genuine shock on your faces at the end. Cole knew right away that Malcolm was a ghost which is why he ran to the church at the beginning.
So nice that you finally get to this masterpiece! The acting of this trio was simply fantastic! My favorite plot twist ever! 🥰