The Sixth Sense (1999)

3.5 / 5
Tagline: "I see dead people"
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Written by: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors include: Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, Toni Collette
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Length: 107 minutes
Banned: Nope

Review:
Even though I didn't guess what was taking place when I watched this, I still didn't find it amazing. I mean I know that's a big reason why everyone thought this was so cool but I didn't really find it very shocking. That being said this is by far the best M. Night Shyamalan film but I usually hate his work so by that standard this is a vast improvement. The story is about a boy who sees dead people (and yes once in a while the dead people surprise you) but they don't seem to think they are dead so he resorts to talking to a Child Psychologist who tries to help him through his problem. As far as ghost stories go it's not even one of my favorites but I suppose it's effective none the less.

Availability:  On DVD & Blu-Ray

Die Hard (1988)

4.5 / 5
Tagline:  Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.
Directed by:  John McTiernan
Written by:  Roderick Thorp, Jeb Stewart
Actors include:  Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia
Genre:  Action
Length:  131 minutes
Banned:  Nope

Review:
Probably the first action movie I liked, I was pretty convinced that I would never get into the genre until I saw this.  Conveniently New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) is waiting for his wife to come out of a Christmas office party when the building is taken over by terrorists.  The evil terrorists have everyone held captive at gunpoint (except McClane of course) and the situation seems dire.  Luckily with lots of action and excitement McClane has to come to the rescue to save his wife and everyone else that's in peril.  It really is extremely easy to watch, fast paced exciting which I appreciated.  I think Willis makes a really likeable hero too which helps matters also.  Actually the first three movies in this series I've seen are all quite good though this is the best one.  A definite must for most, even if you think you aren't going to like this sort of thing.

Availability:  On DVD & Blu-Ray

Unbreakable (2000)

2 / 5
Tagline: Are You Ready For The Truth?
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Written by: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors include: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Length: 106 minutes
Banned: Nope

Review:
I actually despised this 'un, in fact aside from The Sixth Sense Shyamalan really has nothing worth learning to spell his name for. In this case I actually like many of the cast members so I was entirely willing to watch it but unfortunately I kept waiting for something to happen. The story is about a Man who is physically damaged in a train accident but he learns something more important about himself. Anyhow who says they were shocked didn't bother to read the title. I really find this to be one of the most overrated movies of all time, I found basically nothing redeeming here but heck an awful lot of folks loved this so I think it's something you'll have to find out for yourself.

Availability:  On DVD