The Plight of the Plot Twist
The Sixth Sense (1999) Do you remember the last time you had a twist or scene in a movie ruined for you? Did having that single moment spoiled ruin the entire movie? These are important questions to ask when analyzing a movie, the latter is particularly important when thinking about a film you have scene when you haven't had the twist spoiled for you. Plot twists have always been a popular tool to use in story telling, since before the invention of film popular novels used the method of a clever twist in order to gain the approval and awe of readers. However, there are times when stories, particularly those in film, fall victim to relying entirely on the twist. Would classic films such as The Sixth Sense still be as remarkable were they not to have their infamous twist at the end? In the case of Sixth Sense I say yes, without its twist the film would still be compelling, still have wonderful acting, moving emotional dialogue, beautiful music, and a clever use o...