Lady in the Water (2006)

it's M. Night..You either like the "Twillight Zones" or NOT!

Look..I can see the crazy "Two Ends of the Spectrum" on the movie.

It's like Broccoli! You either appreciate his "nutrient-rich potent-intellectual" space he works around or you don't get it!

I have a real good attention span. I even like to watch a movie over and over till I feel I REALLY got it. What did I miss that could explain it better? How was the sound and music production. The special effects. Were they overdone? Was a scene necessary? Did I like that particular angle or shot.

If it's a silly movie like "Canonball Run" or "History of the World pt. 1" then whatever..yes, it what it is. I still watch them over and over for various reasons that I enjoy.

Most people who dig sports (and ONLY sports) are probably not going to like M. Night or anything that challenges a "slower pace"-thought provoking or social commentary arena. These people are not "Onions". They think in binary (black and white) (Winning or losing) (Pork n Beans)

Every time I see an M. Night..I don't expect "Hollywood" entertainment with explosions and action with little plot (that's for the sports fanatics)

So he is what he is. "a Current Day Twilight Zone - Rod Serling style director".

It's like seeing a "David Lynch" film. You either have the 4 dimensional mind to handle and enjoy it..or not!

And by the way..this is nowhere NEAR the worst movie ever made. You forget there are thousands of high and low budget, unknown films made over the past 30-40 years (Best Defense, Ishtar, Night at the Museum) that don't even come close. So please...spare us the immature and in experienced comments such as these.

It really just insults your own intelligence anyway. July 11, 2008

Looks great but needs a better story

I've enjoyed most all of M Knights films, but this one was agony to get through. I don't understand how a film can look so good visually, while at the same time having some of the most muddled, off-the-wall writing. While you could sortof follow along with the story in 'The Village' and 'Unbreakable', 'Lady in the Water' just made no sense from start to finish. It looked great, and the acting was fantastic, but what on earth was going on here? Nerfs? Shaggy, fake-looking CGI dogs? Ridiculous breath-holding sequences underwater?
No. This wasn't Nights finest. June 30, 2008

The most misunderstood movie

This movie is flawed but charming, unrealistic yet touching. If you keep in mind that this is a fairy tale, I think most fantasy fans will like this movie. Disregard all the hate Shyamalan draws (unnecessarily), it's just a fantasy/fairy tale movie with some morals scattered around you'll probably enjoy it. I know I did, quite a bit. June 26, 2008

One brave little fishy

When it comes to M. Night Shyamalan...if you're looking for ..."once upon a time there was a girl/boy they grew up got married and had kids".....forget about it. This man's work ventures on mystery with a twist...mythology with a hint of weird. In short you have to develop a taste for his talent and after you do....you'll enjoy it. June 24, 2008

Amazing Fable!

M. Night Shyamalan is the master!

My favorite M. Night movie!

This movie is excellent! As every M. Night movie is.

Great characters, great acting and a unusual, never been done before story!

Never pass up the chance to see a M. Night Shyamalan classic! June 22, 2008

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