英文电影宝典——The Sixth Sense

			
	
The Sixth Sense
(Drama) (1999)
©2000 by Raymond Weschler
Major Characters

Cole Sear……………………………………………Haley Joel Osment
     A sweet and intelligent  but emotionally troubled 9 year old boy,
     who is convinced that the ghosts of dead people are always
     trying to communicate with him.

Malcolm Crowe…………………………………Bruce Willis
     A very sensitive and accomplished child psychologist, who tries   
     to help Cole deal with his problems, while also trying to save
     his marriage.	

Anna Crowe……………………………………….Olivia Williams
     Malcolm’s wife, a seller of fine jewelry, who seems to
     be growing away from him.

Lynne Sear……………………………………………Toni Collette
     Cole’s loving mother, who becomes more and more concerned about his
     emotional and physical problems.

Plot Summary

This is the story of an intelligent and gentle 9 year old  boy who lives in Philadelphia,
and who happens to see ghosts. One day he tells his psychologist that "I see dead people.
They want me to do things for them." He seems to be telling the truth.  It is also the story
of that psychologist, Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a highly intelligent and accomplished professional
who agrees to try and help Cole, just a few months after being shot in the stomach by one
his former patients! Ever since that tragic incident, Malcolm and his wife seemed to be
growing apart, and thus Malcolm must work with Cole while trying to repair his own personal life.

Over time, Malcolm learns of Cole’s apparent ability to communicate with the dead,
but seems unsure of how to help the child. In the meantime, Cole’s mother becomes more
frustrated and scared, especially when some of his classmates seem to be physically
abusing him. However, Cole himself remains strong, and in the end, it seems that he will
learn to help Malcolm as much as Malcolm helps him. 

A general note: This film was nominated for several Academy Awards, and while the pace
of the story telling is sometimes a bit slow, it is a well done movie with a truly
interesting ending.

Some Words and Expressions that You may not Know


          A dangerous and emotionally disturbed former patient
        breaks into the home of Dr. Malcolm Crowe and his wife.


That is one fine frame.
	"Fine" is a useful adjective meaning excellent. A "frame"
	is the wooden or other type of border that surrounds a painting.

You sound a little like Dr. Seuss when 
you’re drunk.  :: I’m serious, serious I am.
     Dr. Seuss was a well known Children’s book author, who often
     wrote in a colorful style, like the second sentence above. 

In recognition of his outstanding achievements 
in the field of child psychology….
     "In recognition of" is a formal way of saying "Thanks to…"
     "Outstanding" is a strong adjective meaning exceptionally good. 
	
…and his continuing efforts to improve the quality of life 
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