Lady in the Water
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 21, 2006
6.3
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Generally favorable reviews based on 451 Ratings
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RobertM.Jul 23, 2006
BORING. Lame. weak plot line, wasted talet. Convenient story line (again). Ego-driven director needs a reality check. Yeah right he's next Steven Spielberg. Ha!
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J.K.Jul 23, 2006
Wow! Embarrasingly bad. What was MSN thinking?
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PhilJul 23, 2006
Easily his worst movie. What made it so bad was that it had the potential to be interesting, immersive, and unique. Lady actually ended up exasperatingly stupid, with 'narfs' and 'scrunts' and 'tootie-fruities' Easily his worst movie. What made it so bad was that it had the potential to be interesting, immersive, and unique. Lady actually ended up exasperatingly stupid, with 'narfs' and 'scrunts' and 'tootie-fruities' or whatever those grass ape things were. The monologues with more and more incoherent combinations of all the made-up words served as the greatest unintentional comedy I've seen at a movie theater. Aside from that, it was a boring slog featuring a slew of forgettable performances and as a whole fell far short of what the trailers would lead you to believe. I wish I could sue Shyamalan for the $9.50 that I spent seeing this movie. Had I flushed my money down the toilet instead, at least I could have spent two more enjoyable hours with a plunger trying to get it back.… Expand
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SpongeeeJul 25, 2006
I guess it's pretty easy to write a script as you go along...I mean what's something like logic have to do with anything. This director sucks, he's way overated, and needs to stop trying to be "deep." Only thing deep was the I guess it's pretty easy to write a script as you go along...I mean what's something like logic have to do with anything. This director sucks, he's way overated, and needs to stop trying to be "deep." Only thing deep was the freakin pool. But Giamatti's stuttering was good acting, so I had something to laugh at...M Night Shamamamama sucks ding dong!… Expand
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Mr.KeegAug 16, 2006
After seeing so many merely mediocre movies recently, it was refreshing in Lady and the Water to watch one that was mind-bendingly awful. [***SPOILERS***] The plot revolves around a ginger girl (a "maiden narf" no less) found in a swimming After seeing so many merely mediocre movies recently, it was refreshing in Lady and the Water to watch one that was mind-bendingly awful. [***SPOILERS***] The plot revolves around a ginger girl (a "maiden narf" no less) found in a swimming pool who is in danger from a beast that looks like a labrador. Loads of people try to help her get back to the Blue World, including M. Night himself, who (modest man that he is) plays a writer who's work will go on to influence the future saviour of mankind. Pretentious nonsense.… Expand
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SimonPAug 13, 2007
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DanF.Jun 13, 2008
I enjoy fantasy films, and I like all of M. Night's other films, but this was downright terrible.
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LarryM.Jul 22, 2006
Shyamalan has the biggest ego in movies since Orson Well's, and this movie is an example of absolute power corrupting absolutely. The dialog is humerous in its lack of direction.
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MizzleD.Jul 23, 2006
This is really the worst movie I have seen in a long time. M. Night has fallen off the deep end. Here are a few reasons why: 1-Basically the entire story is explained through exposition. The mystical lady is not allowed to talk about her This is really the worst movie I have seen in a long time. M. Night has fallen off the deep end. Here are a few reasons why: 1-Basically the entire story is explained through exposition. The mystical lady is not allowed to talk about her world so we have to hear it from a very stereotypical asian woman whose voice is incredibly annoying and slightly offensive. As a minority filmmaker you would think that Night might try to give some good roles to other minorities but no, he gives those roles to himself and white actors. 2-no one in the whole story is slightly skeptical about the water lady. When the situation is explained they all just go along no questions asked. 3-Night cast himself in the [spoiler omitted] role which is so pretentious I don't know where to begin. 4-The undelying theme here is about the movie industy. The lady's name is STORY and they are all trying to save her. The FILM CRITIC character is unlikeable and [spoiler omitted]. VERY SUBTLE! 5- I can't go on...I am too annoyed. Seriously, only go see this if you are into torture or if you are half-retarded.… Expand
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ErinD.Jul 23, 2006
I've been reading blogs and posts to see if i missed something. So far, nobody's been able to convince me why this movie ever made it into theaters, nonetheless past someone's crazy thoughts. i refuse to walk out of movies,I've been reading blogs and posts to see if i missed something. So far, nobody's been able to convince me why this movie ever made it into theaters, nonetheless past someone's crazy thoughts. i refuse to walk out of movies, always the optimist. if there were one, this would be it.… Expand
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RMoonAug 22, 2006
Shoddy film making (the boom microphone kept dropping into the picture) plus a ridiculous story--you get the idea. A night spent staring at your cereal boxes would be more entertaining.
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ChrisM.Jun 27, 2009
Shyamalan's faithful audience has been supporting him since the Sixth Sense's wonderful surprise but this is no such movie!He overloaded the film with numerous character's,confusing ideas,mythic creatures and stupid Shyamalan's faithful audience has been supporting him since the Sixth Sense's wonderful surprise but this is no such movie!He overloaded the film with numerous character's,confusing ideas,mythic creatures and stupid anti-critic allegories as if he is trying to prove how imaginative he can be,turning it into a chaotic mess with no substance or purpose,It's to immature even for a child to watch and the attempt of making a bedtime story is no excuse.The worst thing is that he tries to even lure humoristic moments out of it.An undeniable mind-f*ck!… Expand
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ChristopherW.Dec 26, 2006
If this turkey doesn't win the top Razzie award this year, then there is no justice in the world. I once respected Shyamalan and looked forward to his next project, but 'The Village' and this embarrassment will surely, OK, If this turkey doesn't win the top Razzie award this year, then there is no justice in the world. I once respected Shyamalan and looked forward to his next project, but 'The Village' and this embarrassment will surely, OK, hopefully, force him to reconsider a new profession. What a shame!… Expand
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CooterPatooterMar 3, 2012
Another step in the rapid implosion of Shyamalan's career. After Unbreakable, Signs (not bad but only so-so), The Village, The Happening, this awful mess, The Last Airbender and Devil (even if it's just his name slapped on it, he's gottaAnother step in the rapid implosion of Shyamalan's career. After Unbreakable, Signs (not bad but only so-so), The Village, The Happening, this awful mess, The Last Airbender and Devil (even if it's just his name slapped on it, he's gotta take some credit for it), I don't expect to be hearing much more of this one-hit-wonder again.… Expand
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JacksonE.Jul 21, 2006
It appears from other votes that you will either love this film or hate it. To quote Blaine and Antoine . . . Hated it!
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TimR.Jan 22, 2007
Crap. . . The Sixth Sense was ridiculous and predictable, but at least I watched the whole thing. Unfortunately, Shyamalan has turned to vinegar with age, and I fear his ego has gotten in the way of his talent and ability to judge when Crap. . . The Sixth Sense was ridiculous and predictable, but at least I watched the whole thing. Unfortunately, Shyamalan has turned to vinegar with age, and I fear his ego has gotten in the way of his talent and ability to judge when something of his creation is crap. Oh well, hopefully this fiasco of a film will wake the brat up a bit.… Expand
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TinaB.Jul 23, 2006
The most magical thing about this movie is the spell that Shyamalan's fans seem to be under. Somehow it suspends not only their disbelief, but their intelligence, discernment, good taste, and need for logic, coherence and plausability.
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BrianD.Mar 26, 2007
After watching this movie, me and my 2 friends looked at each other and asked, "what the hell did we just watch?" The "twists" were predictable, the acting was terrible, and the story was non-existent.
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MikeDec 19, 2006
Ouch! I couldnt believe how bad this movies was! Shyamalan movies are getting worse and worse. To the point when this movie is just unwatchable! Avoid at all costs!
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MarkC.Jul 21, 2006
What a bunch of hooey! MNS has gone totally over the edge if he thinks this is at all 1) interesting, 2) intriguing, 3) scary, 4)other worldly. In fact, it's none of the above. It's just plain stupid and a complete waste of What a bunch of hooey! MNS has gone totally over the edge if he thinks this is at all 1) interesting, 2) intriguing, 3) scary, 4)other worldly. In fact, it's none of the above. It's just plain stupid and a complete waste of celluloid! MNS, it's time to try a new genre.… Expand
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JCFJul 21, 2006
I still don't know why anyone ever liked any of "M" movies they are ALL BADDDD, starting with the 6th sense with its mediocre acting, bad visuals and the CHEESY kid...lol..."i see dead people" as cliché as M.Night, the director I still don't know why anyone ever liked any of "M" movies they are ALL BADDDD, starting with the 6th sense with its mediocre acting, bad visuals and the CHEESY kid...lol..."i see dead people" as cliché as M.Night, the director himself. He might aspires to be like Hitchcock, M.Night does not have what it takes, hopefully this will be the end of him and his large EGO.… Expand
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LomaxH.Jul 27, 2006
It is a depressing social signal that M. Night Shyamalan can, through the goodwill built up from one decent movie (made in 1999 mind you), be able to produce stinker after stinker. Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, and now Lady in the Water. It is a depressing social signal that M. Night Shyamalan can, through the goodwill built up from one decent movie (made in 1999 mind you), be able to produce stinker after stinker. Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, and now Lady in the Water. What a pathetic resume.… Expand
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ScottB.Jul 27, 2006
This is among the worst studio pictures I have ever seen. I have never gone online before to offer my opinion of a film, but this one was so annoying to me, I wanted to at least make an effort to do a good deed by perhaps convincing someone This is among the worst studio pictures I have ever seen. I have never gone online before to offer my opinion of a film, but this one was so annoying to me, I wanted to at least make an effort to do a good deed by perhaps convincing someone to avoid wasting their time and money on this movie. Gave me the feeling that the whole story was made up in fifteen minutes at an improv drama class. My eyes were sore from rolling them throughout the film. Very annoying for M. Night to put himself in such a prominent role as well as use his film as a soapbox for his critics (with Bob Balaban's character). Why would Paul Giamatti agree to be in such a tookie film? Kept waiting at least for the signature Shalaman twist at the end to redeem something, but it never came. Terrible waste of time.… Expand
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billrullerAug 17, 2012
I've said my personal opinion of M. Night Shyamalan's movies. The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs are personally my favorite's from him. But his movies started to get to bland, boring, and silly. This film....is unbelievably boring. TheI've said my personal opinion of M. Night Shyamalan's movies. The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs are personally my favorite's from him. But his movies started to get to bland, boring, and silly. This film....is unbelievably boring. The plot is boring, the characters are boring, the dialogue is boring, THIS MOVIE IS BORING!!! I can't remember one thing about this movie with falling asleep.… Expand
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TheWalrus2000Mar 9, 2013
This film should be retitled "Forgetting M. Night Shyamalan."
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