Lady in the Water (2006)

Lady in the Water

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a sucker for a folk/fairy tale, that is exactly what Lady in the Water is. It's a story akin in form to and having the film structure similar of 1980's semi-family-friendly fims like Gremlins or tv shows like Amazing Stories. It is rated PG-13, and that is a fair rating, I would let my kids see it a little younger but with me there, it some parts that a little scary for the youngins. It also plays right on that line of what is sappy and what is "heart" (see Cocoon, another 1980's classic). I found it a welcome change in direction for M. Night Shyamalan. His directing skills have never been in question in my mind, but as for his writing, I was beginning to think for could only write for the big twist ending. I might have to say... this is my favorite movie he has done so far, slightly better than Unbreakable. I am happy I saw it and in a few years time would happy watch it again to experience the film again.