Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Ethan H — 14 Sep 2012

Completely and utterly not magical. Tedious, incoherent, and forgettable.

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Ethan H on 14 Sep 2012.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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