Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Frank F — 30 Sep 2011

Why so reviled? It had a pretty lady in it!

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Frank F on 30 Sep 2011.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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