It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

Absolutely the worst movie.

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

I loved this movie. I thought the characters were fascinating, the plot line was captivating, and the mythology was remarkable. Blows my mind how so many hated this film. This one was more than a movie for me. I go back to it when I need to remind myself that there is more to life than surfacy stuff. Please watch it if you haven't.

When I feel weak I usually play music or watch something that lifts me up. Today I watched The Lady in the Water with Paul Giamatti. I never ever put much faith into the general critique of a movie. If a person is not in touch with that inside themselves which the movie is trying to make them feel, their perception of it will be obviously be totally different than the writer/director intended. I have fiercely protected my inner child, and the shreds of innocence that I have left. It's a huge part of me, one of the best parts. I feel that his movie intended to give us back some of our innocence, to help us feel that even the least brave or "significant" of us may somehow be important to furthering the noble and good things in the world, to somehow make things better. Innocence and purity of spirit? That's a fantasy movie I can get behind. I feel better having watched it, surely that is a wonderful thing, better than any drug I know of. So if you haven't seen it and you read some reviews on it some day, give it a chance.

This fantasy film talks about the appearance of a sea nymph in the pool of an apartment complex where Cleveland is caretaker. The nymph, Story, will then change the lives of all residents, need to help them to fulfill her mission and return to her world. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan (who also is one of the leading roles), has Bryce Dallas Howard as the protagonist. M. Night Shyamalan has accustomed us to stories with a touch of fantasy and imagination. Its as if this remarkable filmmaker refused to grow and would like to make his films with the imagination of a child playing with a camera. And, in this movie, its pretty much what happens, having himself gone head to the front of them and "playing" with the story that he's creating (as he also wrote the script). But don't think that this movie is bad. It's a good movie has touching scenes and reaches the audience for our children's side, the child that we all have within us. We would like that the plot was real and could be a creature so kind and innocent as that nymph. We would like to see people collaborate as in the movie on several occasions. And that makes us enjoy the film.

I have to say, I was doubtful at first, but was quickly drawn in by the mixed media storyline, the world-class cast and truly enigmatic cinematography - it was surprising, refreshing and captivating to me … and I loved the whole symbolism drawn from an ancient fairy tale. Also the single setting around the apartment block felt almost 'Hitchcock' and I found quite some film-noir angles were used to great effect. The whole mood of the movie kept me engaged and that doesn't happen too often. Also the characters I found, were extremely interesting, even on a macro level. I guess to an audience that has already 'awakened' in some form - dare I say 'spiritual' - this movie is much more than just good fantasy entertainment. I find it highly underrated … so give it an 8 out of 10!