Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Alexander P — 24 Jan 2012

Good, even for the ever-declining M. Night Shyamalan.

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Alexander P on 24 Jan 2012.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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