Review of Lady in the Water (2006) by Connor D — 08 May 2010

The story and the stuttering janitor was what lead me to hate this movie.

This review of Lady in the Water (2006) was written by Connor D on 08 May 2010.

Lady in the Water has generally received mixed reviews.

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