Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Steven W — 01 Jul 2011

The beginning of the end for M. Night Shyamalan.

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Steven W on 01 Jul 2011.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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