Lady in the Water (2006)

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Starring: Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeffrey Wright, Bob Balaban, Bill Irwin

More Info: IMDB

Tagline: Time is running out for a happy ending.

Plot: Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect
his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.



My Rating: 9/10

Would I watch it again? Yes, yes, yes

I've absolutely loved every film M. Night has put out until this year's THE HAPPENING (2008). See my review. It was hideous. But before that, LADY IN THE WATER happened. I was sorry not to have caught this in the theater. I didn't see it until I went over to Blu-ray. I avoid any spoilers to his films and I won't give anything away here. But,there is one thing I must say that will keep you from misunderstanding this film.

It's a fairy tale and you must treat it as such.

If you're looking for some SIXTH SENSE creepiness, you're not going to find it. If you're looking for a horror film, it's not here. What is here is a beautiful film that will, if you allow yourself to be a part of it, reinforce your love for movies. It's funny, creepy at times, sad and rewarding. M. Night's acting is the best it's been so far and everyone else is top notch. Bryce is a beauty (eh) and Giamatti is an acting Mo-Fo. I think you're better off coming into this film without any pre-conceived notions. I did and I think that the film was much better for it.