Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Tom H — 07 Oct 2013

This movie is hilariously ridiculous which is bad when it's taking itself so bewilderingly seriously...

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Tom H on 07 Oct 2013.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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