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3.0 out of 5 stars
well, that was weird,
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This review is from: Lady in the Water (Widescreen) (DVD)
Lady in the Water is the latest movie from M.Night Shyamalan,and it isa weird one.i could make little sense of it,and there seemed to be some gaping plot holes.to me,it seemed to be a philosophy lesson at times,which is good if you want a philosophy lesson,but i didn't.add to that,to me there was a lot of overacting going on.the movie just didn't make a lot of sense.Shyamalan says this is a fairy tale(which he apparently created)he used to tell his children went hey were young.for a young child,this would probably be entertaining,and some adults might enjoy it.normally i watch a movie to be entertained,and don't worry about plot holes or gaps in logic.but for me,there were just too many to overlook.Not a horrible movie,by any means but not as good as it could have been.3/5
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Blue World,
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This review is from: Lady in the Water (Widescreen) (DVD)
Now that all the negative press, the poor box office, the stories about why Shyamalan moved this film to Warner Bros, the stories about Shyamalan's supposed meglomania has died down a bit, it was time to see "Lady in the Water."I am a big fan of Shyamalan's work particularly "The Village." Most of his films have been box office successes until this one and though "LITW" definitely has some problems: the plot is too complicated and the storyline too convoluted, overall it is very thoughtful,persuasive and touching...very much a fairy tale, very much a personal, emotionally available film from Shyamalan. For many, all this business about the Blue World, the Narf (a resplendent, totally believable, vulnerable Bryce Howard as Story), the green creature whose goal it is to kill her, etc, etc. is negligible at best and silly and off-putting at worst but there is also no doubt that Shyamalan is committed to this material, casts it perfectly (Paul Giamatti as the man who protects, discovers and leads Story's return to the Blue World, the excellent Jeffrey Wright as a crossword puzzle addict whose son holds the key to Story's return) and films it with obvious delight and love. "Lady in the Water" is not a great film nor is it Shyamalan's best: what it is, is a charming little film about our need for home and the comforts derived therein. Shyamalan also has the sense to steal from the very best: in this case "The Wizard of Oz" and his take on this material, as usual is pristine, his moviemaking above reproach.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shyamalan's soggy faerie tale,
By Amanda Richards (Georgetown, Guyana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Lady in the Water (Widescreen) (DVD)
Based on an ancient storyOf a Blue World we forgot When mankind turned away from peace Bringing decay and rot To save us all, the story goes A messenger is sent Awakening a human to Forestall our sharp descent Of course there is a darker force A creature full of hate Sent to destroy the messenger So we can't change our fate A select few have gathered near But still they have no clue They'll have a vital part to play Before the movie's through One human is the "Vessel" The one who'll turn the wheel Another one will read the signs One guards while others heal The background story is unique The storyline less gripping One casting choice just screams out that The writer's ego-tripping "The Village" is comparable "The Sixth Sense" - that still shines I didn't watch "Unbreakable" And really disliked "Signs" This one was really not as bad As some critics have said But it's no happy fairy tale To read to kids in bed Amanda Richards
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