Lady in the Water This is one of those films that you either love or you hate.  I rarely say that about any movie, because it's hard to pigeonhole cinema into such a clearly defined category.  But with Lady in the Water, M. Night Shyamalan has crafted a film of surprising tenderness that demands an emotional reaction.  There are scenes of unspeakable beauty, moments that ring so heartfelt and true that they'll bring tears to your eyes if you're willing to acknowledge your feelings. Many people will find the script needlessly convoluted, with arbitrary rules that can be broken whenever the plot calls for it, and an element of almost pretentious self-awareness.  In fact, M. Night Schmaylan cast himself as the writer who is destined to change the world with his book "The Cook Book".  Then he had the temerity to cast a petulant, arrogant film critic as the only human we're not supposed to relate to, or even sympathize with when he gets eaten near the end.  Needless to say, the level of hubris displayed in this production is sickening.  But when the director doesn't allow his massive ego to get in the way of the story, he manages to present a unique and interesting mythology that will completely engage you if you've retained the least bit of innocence from your youth.  However, if you have difficulty trusting in the film-maker, or believing that a simple story has the power to change the world, than don't even bother.  Instead of being transported to a magical place where bed-time stories are real, you're likely to only come face to face with your own pointless doubt and cynicism. Rating:  B+ James Newton Howard composed a bittersweet score that perfectly mirrors the world inhabited by Story, the stranded Narf...and the residents of the Cove apartment complex.   I've played a bit of the one recurring theme below. ?>