Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Greg P — 25 May 2012

Lady in the Water is another visionary film from writer/director M. Night Shyamalan. The film brilliantly merges a fairytale into modern day life; when a water nymph comes to our world on a mission, things go wrong and she needs the help of a group of special people to get back home.

Paul Giamatti and Bryce Dallas Howard lead the cast and give strong performances. It's especially impressive how the film progresses from the ordinary to the supernatural in such a subtle way as to draw the audience into the story.

And, James Newton Howard provides an enchanting and magical score that heightens the fantasy themes. There are some flaws, but Lady in the Water delivers an imaginative and mystical adventure that's both entertaining and uplifting.