Rush87 Yes but lady in the water is a certified master piece in my book, ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
I love this guy. His films all have a twist you never see coming. Lady in the Water is on of my personal favs. Bryce Dallas Howard was incredible and Paul Giamatti is one of THE most underrated actors in the industry. I have to admire the man for NOT bowing to the hiearchy of Hollywood and doing his own thing, his way.
Yes exactly thank you it's the best they are all the best 🙏🧡 MNIGHT made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
+Epicjorjorsnake Jojorsnake I loved more the time when he had to act like an innocent child who's very curios about the ending of the story. I mean WHO in the right mind would ask something like this even if they are getting old? But the way he executed it made me laugh so hard it made me stomach hurt.
this movie was absolutely brilliant. people are so conditioned at this point as to what a movie should look and sound like that if it doesn't follow the hollywood algorithm, they think it's bad. people think the words narf and scrunt are dumb? the same people that swallowed 3 two hour movies about orcs, hobbits, dwarves, elves, giant spiders, and an ancient evil eye, where elvish is spoken frequently? people need to watch this with a child's wonder. It's very original and the perfect little bit of weird. how many people can turn a suburban apartment building into a mystical struggle between good and evil where ordinary people shine through their flaws and pain. omg I loved this flick.
netizen cane The only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five !
Thanks for posting this I can't wait to see this film. I'm even more anxious to see it now because of what M. Night said about breaking all the rules. I'm so glad that somebody out there is doing new and different things in film that nobody ever thought of. I love the fact that he's doing things that me and my brother were saying that somebody needs to do in cinema!!
Soundtrack is an absolute beauty. James Howard did it god-like, and the melodies, themes, use on infstruments is perfection. Apart from this, my personal opinion is that Lady in the Water is pure inspiration, geniousity and sensational blend of incredible touch between philosophy, and art. Absolute 10/10.
This movie was absolutely wonderful. I understand why it’s low rated. M. Night you are dealing with a generation of people who needs a sex scene every 5 minutes, 6 car chases, 19 shot outs, and a movie in which critical thinking and basic cognitive skills are not needed. This is a BEDTIME story turned movie. I understand that most people watch tv rather then read books so they have completely lost the ability to follow a basic story, hence the low rating. This was beautifully told. My favorite part....when the no it all, arrogant, self absorbed critic got what he earned. People complain about originality and when they get it they find a new reason to complain. Great movie
IT IS A STORY TOLD IN A FAIRY TALE FASHION AND IT IS REALLY AMAZING, people say they were expecting more visual effects , well he is a master of storytelling WITHOUT lot of effects !!! THATS WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT . I LOVED IT , NIGHT IS THE BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER
I know ppl say this movie is crap. But I LOVE IT.. I wish ppl would just look at it like the fairy tale it’s supposed to be & not try to dig into find stuff that’s not there. It’s a really cool story & I really loved the fairy tale it told. 😊
Shyamalan directed this film well, and his acting was very believable in this one. I liked his role, and fell in love with all the characters in this movie.
mazardeus no man listen your entitled to your opinion if you like this guys movies that's great for you in my opinion the only decent thing he did was sixth sense and unbreakable and even those don't stand up to the test of time cause once you have seen them once you've seen it all there's nothing to revisit from there on out everything else he has ever done only gets worst and worst I really dislike how pretentious he is on movies like this and avatar for example trying to say that people just don't get what he is doing if the vast majority of people don't understand what you are doing as a director it's not because people are stupid or because your ideas are to complex it's because your storytelling sucks but that's just my opinion and as we all know those are just like assholes everybody has one ☝🏻☝🏻️☝🏻️☝🏻️ and for the record I don't think it's racist to criticize someone's art in this case movies
Joshua adams "in my opinion the only decent thing he did was sixth sense and unbreakable" A typically popular opinion that has become a mainstream and accepted opinion as 'rational' and should be taken as 'gospel', but I'll accept and respect it as your opinion or borrowed opinion. "and even those don't stand up to the test of time cause once you have seen them once you've seen it all there's nothing to revisit from there on out" I disagree. People like me have been watching his past movies multiple times, because they each have a narrative depth that any expert on the subject of cinema can appreciate. Not saying I am an expert, but that is my goal to achieve. "everything else he has ever done only gets worst and worst" I guess that is another conclusion of yours commonly shared amongst critics as well. His movies are still in high quality for me. After Earth is one of my favorites of his, and that one is one of his most recent films. "I really dislike how pretentious he is on movies like this and avatar for example trying to say that people just don't get what he is doing if the vast majority of people don't understand what you are doing as a director it's not because people are stupid or because your ideas are to complex" That is not evidence of him being pretentious. You are making irrational assumptions on his use of words. Not only has he not called people stupid, but his words cannot be translated as such. He is fully aware of an audience that appreciate and understand his work. However, Shyamalan is on point in saying that people just don't get his art form. He is absolutely right with regards to The Last Airbender. The mainstream public had a ridiculous reaction. They were not used to his narrative pacing style that broke from the usual electricity from the Hollywood blockbuster formula. He broke away from that, and made a movie (like all of his) full of creativity and artistic expression. The Last Airbender is a highly underrated film. "it's because your storytelling sucks but that's just my opinion" The way you speak, I can tell you are not equipped with the prerequisites of appreciating Shyamalan's narrative style or the subject of cinema as a profession or academic means in general. I wish I can watch Airbender with somebody who hates it, so that I can express exactly all the things I like about it. Critical thinking and having a broad, open mind is a very important part of reflecting on a filmmaker like Shyamalan. "and for the record I don't think it's racist to criticize someone's art in this case movies" It is a possibility. Those with a hyper-masculine or irrationally unjustifiable view of one's films can be suspect of some form of hidden xenophobia or other sources of prejudice. It is the modern racism just as Donald Trump decides to not want a Mexican as judge of a court or the discriminatory screening of Muslims in the immigration process.
mazardeus You know we could sit here and argue all day your entitled to like his stuff as I am to dislike it you don't have to get your panties all wet over it do
+Joe Mtz Fox: Lol I once saw the movie, thought I missed something so I rewatched it again. Lol nope I saw what I saw lol. Apparently this was supposed to be a bedtime story for his kids I believe is what it said in the bonus features
This is my favorite movie of his. I don't understand people who don't like it. It's a fantastic story that pulls you in if you let it and just allow yourself to get lost in it. The imagination in it is something I can feel and relate to.
I am amazed at how many people don't like this movie. Its the dumb down effect. If there's not enough explosions and stupid slap stick comedy we don't like the movie. The story telling was refreshing and i hope he keeps making more movies like this. Though movies can't be made in a vacuum. And that is all the airhead responses will eventually do. Create a vacuum where nothing different will ever be created.
kamakazmi Yes thank youuuuu ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
Kent Lang ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five !
I love this film dont understrand what people hate about it. It's different it has funny moments, tense moments with tearful moments and it is a beautiful story. It's a definate thumbs up for me
I've seen all his others movies and enjoyed them greatly, but I never saw Lady in the Water. Is it worth a rental? How's the soundtrack? (all his others were A+ quality)
Thanks for posting this. I admire the fact that he's breaking all the rules. I just hope M. Night is prepared for the fact that the majority of audiences will be ready for.
ohh good i've been looking for this movie for around 4 years i saw it just before i lost contact with my dad and not long ago i found contact again aaaand i found the movie :D
@CiniCraft - is this for real? Did you grandma work for him? If so, can she ask him if he can consider looking at my screenplay? I will be obliged for your help in this regard.
it is a good movie and a good story, really well done. i like movies in which the point is to tell a story more than to earn money or points as a good director. the movie treasure planet for example has stuck with me from my childhood because it was such a unique story, and not everyone fit into the stereotypes and obvious places they would have in a normal movie. and the main character's relationships with some other characters were complex rather than predictable.
Alex Waters Exactly thank you ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
Im studying M. Night Shyamalan as an independent study essay thing for coursework but i dont have an angle to go from for him.. does someone know anything that is worth talking about for 6-7 pages.... i was gonna go for his way of 'cheating' the audience by telling them that something is like this then we find out its not...and it all changes like sixth sense and the village.... pls help xxx
You didn't like because you couldn't see what was being told to you. There is so much being revealed to us in this movie but I don't expect everyone to get things.
the physical tension was there..it's only realistic that a man would be attracted to such a young beautiful innocent girl-like creature who continues to show a lot of her body. But he doesnt HAVE to pursue her. He respected her and his own family by treating her as a human being before a sex object.
Oh don't get me wrong, I absolutly love his movies! And yeah, over the 2 months that I posted my first comments, I realized that this movie was more of a "fairy tale" than any other movie I was used to seeing from M. Night. Still a great movie!
I personally loved Lady in the water. It is one of those movies that you really have to see and listen from beginning to end, and you have to be invested in the story; either you get it or you don't. I guess it was a plot that was to much for some people to rap their heads around.
kelsy stubbs EXACTLY!!!!! MNIGHT made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
He's basically saying, he new the rules for making a movie, such as what people are hoping for, but he didn't go by that and just created the movie the way HE wanted it.
I admire his passion for filmmaking. It would have been easy for him to accept the Harry Potter movies or the Batman reboot (he was offered both) & just do what the scripts dictated. Instead, he used the success of The Sixth Sense & Signs to make personal films; films that even he refers to as "potentially career destroying movies" He's not just producing product for the multiplexes; he had the opportunity to make original films that expressed a clear & individual perspective, & he went for it.
i like most of his movies. i think thats because i always liked the old twilight zones, a lot of them had surprise endings, not all of the Zone episodes were so great. i also watch his movies over and over again and notiice things i missed the first time and then the dialogue makes more sence. M. Night Shyamalan is a Rod Serling of today.
There is a reason why we have film language. It's an optimal way of telling a story and make an impression on the audience. You are more likely to understand a wellspoken person, instead of some guy who switches around his words and randomly starts shouting when he talks. Sure it's ok to express anything else than this, and MNS have every right to make his art the way he feels. But films are a projection of the director, and i can't help but feel like this is Shyamalan saying: I'm not mainstream
Yes action wise it wasn't good but what was being revealed was us, and too much cannot be given because you will stay focus on action instead of seeing the revelation.
i had no idea that he directed the sixth sense.that was good,but i kinda already figured out the twist cause nobody else could see him..that was the twist..right? hopefuly the new avatar the last airender movie will be good. im seeing it opening night,but if vanessa hudgens is going to be katara im not even going to bother seeing it..maybe. its going to be weird seeing her doing martial arts/waterbend. i havent seen lady in the water, though i heard it was bad. but im not making any judgements.
you should not break rules of writing. you can bend them but do not break them. breaking rules can create flaws on a technical level as well as a storytelling level or how readers (moviegoers) may view the movie and it can be confusing. it is possible to create rules within the world of your movie but these would then have to be explained either through narration or execution (characters acting on the rules of the world)
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I loved The Lady In The Water.
You Are Not Ready
🙏💜🧡
Lady in the Water & The Village are masterpieces.
Rush87
Yes but lady in the water is a certified master piece in my book, ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
Absolutely! And it has such a good moral on humanity. I love his movies! When I first saw this film, i left the theater saying "Great Job, Night."
I love this guy. His films all have a twist you never see coming. Lady in the Water is on of my personal favs. Bryce Dallas Howard was incredible and Paul Giamatti is one of THE most underrated actors in the industry. I have to admire the man for NOT bowing to the hiearchy of Hollywood and doing his own thing, his way.
Yes exactly thank you it's the best they are all the best 🙏🧡
MNIGHT made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
This is a beautiful film .
are you m night shyamalan
+Joshua adams I am sad for you.
+Malkie s
im sad for people who like this movie.
R.I.P Humanity (....-.....)
+Epicjorjorsnake Jojorsnake That cereal scene.....
+Epicjorjorsnake Jojorsnake
I loved more the time when he had to act like an innocent child who's very curios about the ending of the story.
I mean WHO in the right mind would ask something like this even if they are getting old?
But the way he executed it made me laugh so hard it made me stomach hurt.
this movie was absolutely brilliant. people are so conditioned at this point as to what a movie should look and sound like that if it doesn't follow the hollywood algorithm, they think it's bad. people think the words narf and scrunt are dumb? the same people that swallowed 3 two hour movies about orcs, hobbits, dwarves, elves, giant spiders, and an ancient evil eye, where elvish is spoken frequently? people need to watch this with a child's wonder. It's very original and the perfect little bit of weird. how many people can turn a suburban apartment building into a mystical struggle between good and evil where ordinary people shine through their flaws and pain. omg I loved this flick.
netizen cane
The only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five !
Great Movie!!!!
Thanks for posting this I can't wait to see this film. I'm even more anxious to see it now because of what M. Night said about breaking all the rules. I'm so glad that somebody out there is doing new and different things in film that nobody ever thought of. I love the fact that he's doing things that me and my brother were saying that somebody needs to do in cinema!!
Soundtrack is an absolute beauty. James Howard did it god-like, and the melodies, themes, use on infstruments is perfection. Apart from this, my personal opinion is that Lady in the Water is pure inspiration, geniousity and sensational blend of incredible touch between philosophy, and art. Absolute 10/10.
I like his movies too and the music music. Night and James Newton Howard are great collaborators.
the village WAS a romance. the only reason people think or thought it was horror was because of bad marketing.
This movie was absolutely wonderful. I understand why it’s low rated. M. Night you are dealing with a generation of people who needs a sex scene every 5 minutes, 6 car chases, 19 shot outs, and a movie in which critical thinking and basic cognitive skills are not needed. This is a BEDTIME story turned movie. I understand that most people watch tv rather then read books so they have completely lost the ability to follow a basic story, hence the low rating. This was beautifully told. My favorite part....when the no it all, arrogant, self absorbed critic got what he earned. People complain about originality and when they get it they find a new reason to complain. Great movie
amazing histories and brilliant director....and its young still...his best movies are coming...
i adore him so much. i thought this was a powerful movie, but i am inclined to love everything he does. i think he's brilliant.
IT IS A STORY TOLD IN A FAIRY TALE FASHION AND IT IS REALLY AMAZING, people say they were expecting more visual effects , well he is a master of storytelling WITHOUT lot of effects !!!
THATS WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT .
I LOVED IT , NIGHT IS THE BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER
I know ppl say this movie is crap. But I LOVE IT.. I wish ppl would just look at it like the fairy tale it’s supposed to be & not try to dig into find stuff that’s not there. It’s a really cool story & I really loved the fairy tale it told. 😊
Shyamalan directed this film well, and his acting was very believable in this one. I liked his role, and fell in love with all the characters in this movie.
***** your name must be m night shyamalan I see what you did there sir cleaver but that was a shit film
I am not Shyamalan. Perhaps you need to learn to accept people who love this brilliant director, you xenophobic racist.
mazardeus no man listen your entitled to your opinion if you like this guys movies that's great for you in my opinion the only decent thing he did was sixth sense and unbreakable and even those don't stand up to the test of time cause once you have seen them once you've seen it all there's nothing to revisit from there on out everything else he has ever done only gets worst and worst I really dislike how pretentious he is on movies like this and avatar for example trying to say that people just don't get what he is doing if the vast majority of people don't understand what you are doing as a director it's not because people are stupid or because your ideas are to complex it's because your storytelling sucks but that's just my opinion and as we all know those are just like assholes everybody has one ☝🏻☝🏻️☝🏻️☝🏻️ and for the record I don't think it's racist to criticize someone's art in this case movies
Joshua adams
"in my opinion the only decent thing he did was sixth sense and unbreakable"
A typically popular opinion that has become a mainstream and accepted opinion as 'rational' and should be taken as 'gospel', but I'll accept and respect it as your opinion or borrowed opinion.
"and even those don't stand up to the test of time cause once you have seen them once you've seen it all there's nothing to revisit from there on out"
I disagree. People like me have been watching his past movies multiple times, because they each have a narrative depth that any expert on the subject of cinema can appreciate. Not saying I am an expert, but that is my goal to achieve.
"everything else he has ever done only gets worst and worst"
I guess that is another conclusion of yours commonly shared amongst critics as well. His movies are still in high quality for me. After Earth is one of my favorites of his, and that one is one of his most recent films.
"I really dislike how pretentious he is on movies like this and avatar for example trying to say that people just don't get what he is doing if the vast majority of people don't understand what you are doing as a director it's not because people are stupid or because your ideas are to complex"
That is not evidence of him being pretentious. You are making irrational assumptions on his use of words. Not only has he not called people stupid, but his words cannot be translated as such. He is fully aware of an audience that appreciate and understand his work. However, Shyamalan is on point in saying that people just don't get his art form. He is absolutely right with regards to The Last Airbender. The mainstream public had a ridiculous reaction. They were not used to his narrative pacing style that broke from the usual electricity from the Hollywood blockbuster formula. He broke away from that, and made a movie (like all of his) full of creativity and artistic expression. The Last Airbender is a highly underrated film.
"it's because your storytelling sucks but that's just my opinion"
The way you speak, I can tell you are not equipped with the prerequisites of appreciating Shyamalan's narrative style or the subject of cinema as a profession or academic means in general. I wish I can watch Airbender with somebody who hates it, so that I can express exactly all the things I like about it. Critical thinking and having a broad, open mind is a very important part of reflecting on a filmmaker like Shyamalan.
"and for the record I don't think it's racist to criticize someone's art in this case movies"
It is a possibility. Those with a hyper-masculine or irrationally unjustifiable view of one's films can be suspect of some form of hidden xenophobia or other sources of prejudice. It is the modern racism just as Donald Trump decides to not want a Mexican as judge of a court or the discriminatory screening of Muslims in the immigration process.
mazardeus You know we could sit here and argue all day your entitled to like his stuff as I am to dislike it you don't have to get your panties all wet over it do
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie. Sends a great message. Very symbolic I think.
Fox: Just watched The NC'S review of this movie....and I'll say the guy who played Shyamalan He Got personality and voive down pact
+9-BitFox After NC's review we want to know more about this mess.
+Joe Mtz Fox: Lol I once saw the movie, thought I missed something so I rewatched it again. Lol nope I saw what I saw lol. Apparently this was supposed to be a bedtime story for his kids I believe is what it said in the bonus features
i luvs all of his movies. i even liked the happening a lot.
I love Lady in the Water, and the music is a masterpiece! The movie is not actionpacked, it's more how something supernatural can happen in real life.
This is my favorite movie of his. I don't understand people who don't like it. It's a fantastic story that pulls you in if you let it and just allow yourself to get lost in it. The imagination in it is something I can feel and relate to.
just out of curiosity does anyone know what film he turned down to direct which became a huge film? He mentions it at 1:35
I agree. And the music is great too!
I am amazed at how many people don't like this movie. Its the dumb down effect. If there's not enough explosions and stupid slap stick comedy we don't like the movie. The story telling was refreshing and i hope he keeps making more movies like this. Though movies can't be made in a vacuum. And that is all the airhead responses will eventually do. Create a vacuum where nothing different will ever be created.
kamakazmi
Yes thank youuuuu ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
It is his best!
Kent Lang ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five !
I love his impression of his dad
@setfreejr the cartoon or the movie? Cause I thought the Avatar cartoon was awesome :p
he is a good director and good actor he have a great filling
he's the best !!!
What big movie is talking about that he turn down?
What big movie did he say no to?
I love this film dont understrand what people hate about it. It's different it has funny moments, tense moments with tearful moments and it is a beautiful story. It's a definate thumbs up for me
I've seen all his others movies and enjoyed them greatly, but I never saw Lady in the Water. Is it worth a rental? How's the soundtrack? (all his others were A+ quality)
Hes so cute! i love most of his stuff.
YAYYY loved the village lol
@princessnicki63 in a good or a bad way?
i loved the movie, great job!
this is the best director/writer of all time!
He has skill, there is no doubt in that. Few filmmakers have a PERFECT career
Thanks for posting this. I admire the fact that he's breaking all the rules. I just hope M. Night is prepared for the fact that the majority of audiences will be ready for.
ohh good i've been looking for this movie for around 4 years i saw it just before i lost contact with my dad and not long ago i found contact again aaaand i found the movie :D
@CiniCraft - is this for real? Did you grandma work for him? If so, can she ask him if he can consider looking at my screenplay? I will be obliged for your help in this regard.
@sridharakella1995 why?
@askaluchadore Yes.
it is a good movie and a good story, really well done. i like movies in which the point is to tell a story more than to earn money or points as a good director. the movie treasure planet for example has stuck with me from my childhood because it was such a unique story, and not everyone fit into the stereotypes and obvious places they would have in a normal movie. and the main character's relationships with some other characters were complex rather than predictable.
Alex Waters
Exactly thank you ofcourse he made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
Im studying M. Night Shyamalan as an independent study essay thing for coursework but i dont have an angle to go from for him.. does someone know anything that is worth talking about for 6-7 pages.... i was gonna go for his way of 'cheating' the audience by telling them that something is like this then we find out its not...and it all changes like sixth sense and the village.... pls help xxx
i agree
shyamalan rocks!! ^^
@FoolieFishing Mocie? What's that?
You didn't like because you couldn't see what was being told to you. There is so much being revealed to us in this movie but I don't expect everyone to get things.
this guy is a geniuss !
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I like that there was no romantic interest between the two main male and female characters..that is EXTREMELY rare in movies.
first two movies were great!
The actress's name is Bryce Dallas Howard, daughter of Ron Howard.
His next film is called The Happening. I don't know what it's about but I'm excited.
the physical tension was there..it's only realistic that a man would be attracted to such a young beautiful innocent girl-like creature who continues to show a lot of her body. But he doesnt HAVE to pursue her. He respected her and his own family by treating her as a human being before a sex object.
I could defend every movie of his - even THE HAPPENING - but I cannot defend LAST AIRBENDER.
@Flaw55 ya what happened to him
He's such a good director, people should stop hating.
i remember seeing this in theaters when it came out... man i wasted my time and money
What a twist!
what a twist!!!
Was that an interview or foreplay?
this is my favorite dircetor/writer....i cant wait to go out and see "Devil".
Oh don't get me wrong, I absolutly love his movies! And yeah, over the 2 months that I posted my first comments, I realized that this movie was more of a "fairy tale" than any other movie I was used to seeing from M. Night. Still a great movie!
I personally loved Lady in the water. It is one of those movies that you really have to see and listen from beginning to end, and you have to be invested in the story; either you get it or you don't. I guess it was a plot that was to much for some people to rap their heads around.
kelsy stubbs
EXACTLY!!!!!
MNIGHT made the six sense and Unbreakable , split , now glass but my number 1 will always be lady in the water and for the record the only thing keeping me from hating all humans who don't like this movie to the point of ,if they were drowing with their hand and arms in the air begging for air , I would maybe give them a high five ! There is a reason why magic isn't for everyone
He's basically saying, he new the rules for making a movie, such as what people are hoping for, but he didn't go by that and just created the movie the way HE wanted it.
Anyone who doesn't see the beauty in this film isn't meant to. It wasn't made for you.
i loved this movie the wolf was my favorite part
One of my favorites..some folks didnt get it- i thought it was hilarious and interesting!
I wonder what big movie he could of did
me too^^
@simonruane Nope. The Last Airbender was horrendous.
I admire his passion for filmmaking. It would have been easy for him to accept the Harry Potter movies or the Batman reboot (he was offered both) & just do what the scripts dictated. Instead, he used the success of The Sixth Sense & Signs to make personal films; films that even he refers to as "potentially career destroying movies" He's not just producing product for the multiplexes; he had the opportunity to make original films that expressed a clear & individual perspective, & he went for it.
astralweeks88
I know right !!!! Thank you very much for Saying that
I was an extra in this movie it was so much fun being in it and meeting everyone but i have to admit it was just ok.
how old is he? he seems like a teen
To me he is thee best, thee greatest, thee most wonderful, amazing and everything else director in the whole world^_^ cool interview
The whole reason im here was to figure out how he was from the naruto abridged movie
@jeehoondevil True, I hate Last Airbender but I never watched the cartoon show, I just thought it was poorly made.
you know
I love Shyamalan's response at 1:19.
this is 1 brilliant indian
wtf are you all talking about, there isn't even meant to be a twist..it's the most straight-forward movie ever, jesus.
Good point. The point is we don't know, and the film didn't help us know what he was trying to get at.
the greatest Razzie director nominee
My uncle M. night shyamalan!!
within that 4min clip he said you know 156 times
1:15 He looked preeeeetty surprised after he said that...I dont think he was expecting him to say that..likely expecting the opposite... XD
and one day M. Night Shyamalan might make a good movie...but that has yet to be seen
SIGNS/LADY IN THE WATER FOR LIFE.
I'll take that as a "yes". Haha, thanks.
How can a guy, who's every second frase is "you know" be making this good movies... it's alogical, i think someone is behind him :0
i like most of his movies. i think thats because i always liked the old twilight zones, a lot of them had surprise endings, not all of the Zone episodes were so great. i also watch his movies over and over again and notiice things i missed the first time and then the dialogue makes more sence. M. Night Shyamalan is a Rod Serling of today.
There is a reason why we have film language. It's an optimal way of telling a story and make an impression on the audience. You are more likely to understand a wellspoken person, instead of some guy who switches around his words and randomly starts shouting when he talks.
Sure it's ok to express anything else than this, and MNS have every right to make his art the way he feels. But films are a projection of the director, and i can't help but feel like this is Shyamalan saying: I'm not mainstream
I only know he said no to a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights and then made his own period piece The Village.
Yes action wise it wasn't good but what was being revealed was us, and too much cannot be given because you will stay focus on action instead of seeing the revelation.
@BertisEvil66
Yes, he´s wonderful!
i had no idea that he directed the sixth sense.that was good,but i kinda already figured out the twist cause nobody else could see him..that was the twist..right?
hopefuly the new avatar the last airender movie will be good. im seeing it opening night,but if vanessa hudgens is going to be katara im not even going to bother seeing it..maybe. its going to be weird seeing her doing martial arts/waterbend. i havent seen lady in the water, though i heard it was bad. but im not making any judgements.
you should not break rules of writing. you can bend them but do not break them. breaking rules can create flaws on a technical level as well as a storytelling level or how readers (moviegoers) may view the movie and it can be confusing. it is possible to create rules within the world of your movie but these would then have to be explained either through narration or execution (characters acting on the rules of the world)