Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Keith M — 26 Jul 2010

Not the best from M. Night Shymalan. Worth a watch, though.

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Keith M on 26 Jul 2010.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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