A widower's entertainment

Beautiful Country, outside a movie theater in New York.

There are long queues outside movie theaters now, all because of the movie "The Sixth Sense." Viewers who haven't seen the movie are naturally going to the theater on the recommendation of their friends. Not to mention that the movie is so popular now, which naturally makes viewers in other countries very curious about it. In particular, many newspapers have said not to spoil the movie and to go to the theater to see it for themselves, which naturally makes viewers hurry up and see the movie.

With such high praise, "The Sixth Sense" is now a box office hit. The long queues make those who haven't seen it yet feel that their wait is worthwhile, making the atmosphere even more exciting.

"Mike, are you sure we want to watch this thriller?"

The young man named Mike nodded repeatedly and said, "Of course, look, they're all here to see this movie. Oh my God, I just didn't expect so many people!"

"This movie was written by that Eastern screenwriter Lin. I don't think it will disappoint us. The newspapers have reported that this movie is very exciting, and even director Spielberg has praised it. Let's watch this movie. Don't worry. If you're scared, just hold my hand."

Another girl, Julie, nodded and said, "Well, I just didn't expect this thriller to be so popular. I wonder if that Eastern screenwriter could write such a story. I don't know why anyone would cry while watching this movie."

As she spoke, the girl's gaze naturally fell upon some of the audience members who were walking out of the movie theater, some of whom still had red eyes and were talking about the movie.

"I think this movie will be good. All the film critics have praised it, so I believe it will be good."

Mike was really looking forward to "The Sixth Sense," especially since he had not only seen some hot news about the movie in the newspapers, but also received recommendations from good friends who insisted that he must see it and that they would love it. How could Mike not be excited about the movie?

Now I just hope this movie won't disappoint me.

Mike felt he had seen many thrillers, and ordinary movies rarely scared him. He didn't know how scary "The Sixth Sense" was, or why so many people were watching it. He wondered if their expectations were too high and the movie would be nothing special.

However, now that they're already queuing here, they'll just have to wait until they get in and watch the movie to find out the answer.

With such anticipation and discussion, Mike and Julie went to the movie theater and watched the very popular film "The Sixth Sense." They were both completely blown away by the movie.

"Oh my God! Mike, this movie is amazing!"

Julie was still very excited, completely unrecovered from the shocking twist at the end of the movie, and said, "I never expected that doctor—"

Before Julie could finish speaking, Mike told her to stop, because many people outside the movie theater were watching them. Clearly, Mike knew very well that this movie absolutely could not be spoiled. Although watching the movie after being spoiled would still be amazing, it was better not to spoil it for people who hadn't seen it beforehand.

"Yes, this movie is absolutely fantastic!"

Mike pulled Julie aside until they were a little further away from the others before saying, "I really didn't expect the ending of the movie. It wasn't one of those horror movies with flying blood or jump scares at all. The key thing is that after watching the ending, I realized that Cole probably knew from the very beginning that Dr. Malcolm was a ghost, and the others didn't even notice Dr. Malcolm."

In Mike's opinion, the plot twist in the last ten minutes of the movie was unexpected, but looking back at some details reveals the clues. He recalled that when he watched the movie before, Dr. Malcolm and his wife never communicated directly. For example, although he was treating Cole, Cole's mother never mentioned him. Many details in his home and life seemed to isolate him.

Mike thought about the movie carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more excited he became. In his opinion, the movie was more like an allegory about trust, misunderstanding and farewell. The twist at the end was not only a narrative trick, but also the ultimate metaphor for "communication failure": the furthest distance is when the living and the dead share the same space and time but never intersect.

Although categorized as a horror thriller, it doesn't feature many scare scenes. Instead, the film deeply immerses you in its atmosphere and the superb acting of all the actors, sending chills down your spine. It's truly chilling upon closer inspection, captivating you with its atmosphere. The plot twists are astonishing; the seamless setup and build-up in the beginning all lead to a shocking final five minutes. It's not just shocking, but also reveals the beauty of human nature.

Thinking this, Mike said again, "Julie, I want to watch this movie again!"

"because--"

Before Mike could explain why, Julie nodded repeatedly and said excitedly, "I want to watch it again too!"

Mike was quite pleased that Julie shared his thoughts and said, "I didn't expect that Dr. Malcolm was shot and killed by that patient right from the beginning. Now if we look back at some of the earlier plots, we might know some details. Cole's mother never had any interaction with Dr. Malcolm."

“That’s right, Mike, you’re absolutely right!”

Julie was clearly very excited and thrilled about the movie, saying, "The plot of the movie is really well designed. There are definitely details we missed in the beginning, but what impressed me the most and was the most exciting part was the ending. It was so touching. This thriller is not scary at all. The words Cole and his mother said at the end almost made me cry."

Mike felt the same way. Although he didn't feel like crying, he was still deeply moved.

Now Mike and Julie plan to go to the cinema again to watch the thriller "The Sixth Sense," because they were both completely terrified by the film's brilliance and were still in shock. Clearly, what happened in front of this New York City cinema was also playing out in different cities across the United States.

Because the movie "The Sixth Sense" was released in the United States, it was undoubtedly a groundbreaking film that completely shocked American audiences.

Without a doubt, the most talked-about and hottest movie in the entire United States, and even in the entire North American film market right now, is Warner Bros.' "The Sixth Sense".

Film critics are raving about the movie. Everyone in Hollywood knows that "The Sixth Sense" is not just a simple commercial thriller, but a heartwarming film that will leave audiences deeply moved. The ending is absolutely brilliant.

In the eyes of Hollywood media and film critics, this film will undoubtedly make Lin Youcheng, the screenwriter from the East, a worthy nominee for Best Original Screenplay at next year's Oscars. If he is not nominated, it will undoubtedly cast doubt on the Oscars.

Because it's well known to moviegoers and Hollywood critics alike that the most compelling aspect of *The Sixth Sense* is its plot. The sudden gunshot at the very beginning makes the award certificate seem ironic, praise a disgrace, and love gone forever. The omnipresent fear of the young boy Cole turns childhood into a nightmare, trust fragile, and pain a constant companion. Although disguised as a horror film, it's actually a thoroughly heartwarming masterpiece, and its core message truly deserves the rave reviews from critics.

In this story, both adults and children face their own struggles, ultimately saving each other and reconciling with life. Ghosts are terrifying, but what's even more terrifying is: those I trust don't trust me. Thanks to the meticulous arrangement of screenwriter Lin Youcheng, the mother-son heart-to-heart scene explodes with overwhelming dramatic tension. The ingenious structure and magnificent audiovisuals are enough to surpass any technically demanding film that constantly piles up mysteries for the sake of plot twists. This is why many film critics believe that screenwriter Lin Youcheng should not only be nominated for next year's Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, but should win the award directly for this film, as it far surpasses ordinary suspense thrillers and is an absolute masterpiece.

Such discussions continued unabated, with various voices appearing in American newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. They were all discussing Lin Youcheng, this incredible Eastern screenwriter, and whether his name would appear on next year's Oscar nomination list. More importantly, his film "The Sixth Sense" might even be a contender for Best Picture.

It can be said that Lin Youcheng, the screenwriter from the East, was already quite well-known in Hollywood. Some people had even wondered if Lin Youcheng's name would appear at next year's Oscars. But it was at this time that the movie "The Sixth Sense" once again made all the film companies take notice.

Because they have now truly witnessed and realized just how amazing this script is!
Although "The Sixth Sense" was not released in China, the huge response it has generated overseas has also made many filmmakers in China, especially those who follow international films, aware of it. This is similar to how renowned directors like Chen Aige and Zhang Guoshi, who are frequent attendees at international film festivals, have also been paying attention, and people in Hong Kong are also very aware of this matter.

There's no way around it; Lin Youcheng's "The Sixth Sense" is just too popular and hot in Hollywood right now.

It can be said that this movie was truly the most beloved film among Chinese moviegoers at the end of 1995.

"Yo-sung, I heard that your movie 'The Sixth Sense,' which you collaborated on with Warner Bros., is a big hit in America!"

Chen Aige naturally knew about the foreign film market, so he talked to Lin Youcheng about this movie. Although Chen Aige hadn't seen the movie, its popularity was so great that even the investment company of his film had mentioned it to him.

"I also heard that this is a horror movie!"

This was also what surprised Chen Aige, because he did not expect that a ghost movie written by Lin Youcheng would cause such a big reaction abroad.

Lin Youcheng nodded. He naturally knew how popular the movie "The Sixth Sense" was overseas. Warner Bros. had already told him about the movie's popularity, and most importantly, the movie's box office success meant that he, as the screenwriter, would receive more income from the subsequent net profit sharing. He was naturally very happy about this.

However, in reality, Lin Youcheng's situation wasn't entirely unexpected, as he was also very aware of just how excellent the film "The Sixth Sense" truly was.

Keep in mind that this was back in 1999, and it's still 1995 now. This amazing thriller was released several years ahead of schedule, so how could it not deeply shock foreign moviegoers? After all, even he himself was amazed by the plot twist at the end when he first watched the movie.

Lin Youcheng said with a smile, "I was lucky."

When Chen Aige heard Lin Youcheng's words, he shook his head. He didn't think it was just good luck. After all, he had also heard that this movie might win Lin Youcheng another Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Although he knew it was just a rumor and the Oscars were still a long way off, it all depended on the film company's public relations. But all the hot news at the moment said that Lin Youcheng's "Sixth Sense" was really amazing.

Although Chen Aige already knew that Lin Youcheng's script was amazing, he was still very curious about what kind of ghost movie could make Hollywood filmmakers so crazy.

Although there are few ghost movies in China, there are many ghost movies in Hong Kong. He didn't know what was so special about the ghost movie written by Lin Youcheng.

Clearly, Chen Aige was unaware that Lin Youcheng's work was not an ordinary ghost movie. In fact, many Hollywood filmmakers considered "The Sixth Sense" neither a ghost movie nor a thriller, but a heartwarming film that healed the soul.

The stories written by Lin Youcheng, an Eastern screenwriter, have already earned the utmost respect and admiration from Hollywood screenwriters and countless thriller and suspense filmmakers.

Yes, it really is worship.

Anyone who has seen "The Sixth Sense"—viewers and filmmakers alike—can't help but applaud and cheer for the entire plot design. This thriller truly deserves its praise; in the eyes of film professionals, it could even be considered the pinnacle of the thriller genre.

Undoubtedly, the absolute pinnacle! (End of Chapter)