Lady in the Water Blu-ray and DVD Movie Review

Cleveland Heep is an apartment building superintendent who believes he has rescued a young woman from the pool in his apartment building. However, he eventually finds out that she is really from a story and trying to return to her home in that story. He and the tenants of his building try to protect her from those that do not want her to go back to her story.

Lady in the Water received disastrous reviews in 2006 from the critics. However, Harrison Scott Key of World magazine said, "The plot turns into a puzzle...and it's quite fun to watch. Ultimately, the movie has us asking one of the most important questions an audience can ask: What happens next? And that makes it a good film." And we pretty much agree with that. This movie is not a blockbuster. However, it is entertaining. The cinematography and acting are very well done and it is quite watchable, even if the plot is somewhat lacking. It is in part a scary movie with its frights coming from suspense and unexpected events rather than a lot of blood and gore.

"Lady in the Water reminds us of the magic that we left behind as we grew out of childhood. It shows us that we all have a place in life, no matter how trivial we think it is. This is a fairy tale for grown ups. In addition to being visually stunning in every way, Lady in the Water has just the right balance of action, horror, drama and comedy, supported by a great cast of actors that bring everything to this story. I am very much moved by this film and it is one of the few that I can watch again and again. If you have just a little fraction left of that innocent, inner child, then you will surely find the magic here as well." ~ Irene

"This was a visually stunning and memorable movie, with hair rising music and some really jumpy special effects...Yes, there are monsters and there are casualties but then there is a sense of purpose, of a mystery coming together brought upon a mysterious creature...It's a fairy tale that leaves one feeling good and light, with hope and understanding of the future. ~ Kasia S.

"This movie has an enchanting storyline with intricate plot twists. The main stars, Paul Giamatti and Bryce Howard, are perfectly cast. The look of the film is unadorned-these are ordinary people pursuing ordinary lives. There is humor and pathos in the lives of these people. Yet, when galvanized by the hope of something out of the ordinary and an opportunity to do good, these 'normal' people gather around and give their all. In essence this film shows the magic of the everday." ~ snowbrocade