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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Blue World, Oct 31 2006
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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
well, that was weird, Oct 1 2007
Lady in the Water is the latest movie from M.Night Shyamalan,and it is
a 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
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6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Lady in the Water, Nov 1 2006
What a joy to see a myth come out of Hollywood among the usual dreck. I had to sit through Superman 6 (amazingly it was so pathetic I didn't vomit; I laughed.) so you know I was committed to seeing this movie. It is clear and concise if you view it as a myth and not as a Hollywood make-money story.
I found only one criticism. I guessed the kid with the wierd hair was the person able to stop the grass creature from the scene where he looks out from the porch at the party, otherwise the other mythological archtypes were a plesant suprise. Carl Jung would probably approve and so would Joseph Campbell, I certainly did. I plan to buy this DVD. It was also a pleasure to see non-Hollywood stars in the movie. The actors were so human I almost forgot I was watching a movie. If you like symbolism, for example the lady comes out of clear water often symbolic of purity as in baptism, and mythology. If you are sick of special effects and remakes, i recommend this movie. Marcia.
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beckybwoy in da house,,
Not sure what to say,,,,,,,,,,,this flick is no question my worse experience ever. It was extremely painful to watch,,there is like nothing worth talking about, not to mentioned...
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