"Lady in the Water" was the most underrated film of 2006. Whether you like M. Night or not, you have to appreciate the fact that he is one of the rare original filmmakers in Hollywood today and this movie is no different. If you have enjoyed M. Night Shyamalan's other films, you will like "Lady in the Water." However, if you expect a suspenseful thriller like "The Sixth Sense," you will be disappointed. This movie is a bedtime story/ fairy tale, and that is all you should expect from it.
Cleveland Heep is an ordinary apartment superintendent. Until one day, he discovers a woman named Story swimming in the complex's swimming pool after curfew. Cleveland soon learns that she is a "Narf," who comes from the Blue World and has a message for humanity. Will he be able to help Story complete her mission?
As mentioned earlier, "Lady in the Water" is a bedtime story/ fairy tale. As a fairy tale, or bedtime story, this movie forces you to suspend belief, which may be a negative thing, depending on who you are. In addition, many things are not explained as well as they could have, thus it forces you to use your imagination in order to fill in the gaps. Nonetheless, if you view "Lady in the Water" through the eyes of a child, you will enjoy it.
The acting was very good. You really do care about the characters and you like them. Bryce Dallas Howard, who was in M. Night's "The Village," was great as a "Narf" named Story. Paul Giamatti was enjoyable as the stuttering Cleveland Heep. In addition, just like in every movie M. Night movie, Shyamalan is in this film, but this time it is a bigger role then a cameo. The rest of the actors did well too.
There are very few negatives to this movie. Some people might complain about how this story causes you to suspend belief. Those same people will probably not like how some things are not explained well. Most people will probably complain about Shyamalan's ego by casting himself as a writer whose work would eventually change the world. The biggest problem with this movie, which is the same problem "The Village" has, is that it was falsely marketed as a horror movie.
Overall, if you are a fan of M. Night, you would probably like this movie. If you want a movie that has great acting, and various plot twists that will keep you guessing throughout the movie, all wrapped up in a bedtime type story, go see this. You will not regret it. Do not listen to the critics and do not expect this to be another version of "The Sixth Sense." "Lady in the Water" is recommended!
Cleveland Heep is an ordinary apartment superintendent. Until one day, he discovers a woman named Story swimming in the complex's swimming pool after curfew. Cleveland soon learns that she is a "Narf," who comes from the Blue World and has a message for humanity. Will he be able to help Story complete her mission?
As mentioned earlier, "Lady in the Water" is a bedtime story/ fairy tale. As a fairy tale, or bedtime story, this movie forces you to suspend belief, which may be a negative thing, depending on who you are. In addition, many things are not explained as well as they could have, thus it forces you to use your imagination in order to fill in the gaps. Nonetheless, if you view "Lady in the Water" through the eyes of a child, you will enjoy it.
The acting was very good. You really do care about the characters and you like them. Bryce Dallas Howard, who was in M. Night's "The Village," was great as a "Narf" named Story. Paul Giamatti was enjoyable as the stuttering Cleveland Heep. In addition, just like in every movie M. Night movie, Shyamalan is in this film, but this time it is a bigger role then a cameo. The rest of the actors did well too.
There are very few negatives to this movie. Some people might complain about how this story causes you to suspend belief. Those same people will probably not like how some things are not explained well. Most people will probably complain about Shyamalan's ego by casting himself as a writer whose work would eventually change the world. The biggest problem with this movie, which is the same problem "The Village" has, is that it was falsely marketed as a horror movie.
Overall, if you are a fan of M. Night, you would probably like this movie. If you want a movie that has great acting, and various plot twists that will keep you guessing throughout the movie, all wrapped up in a bedtime type story, go see this. You will not regret it. Do not listen to the critics and do not expect this to be another version of "The Sixth Sense." "Lady in the Water" is recommended!