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The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

Score: 7.41 / 10

Release Date: December 08, 2017
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Producer: Guillermo del Toro, J. Dale, J. Miles Dale
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer, Stewart Arnott, Lauren Smith
Running Time: 123 minutes

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  • 9

    The Shape of Water

    Saturday, January 20, 2018 7:46:52 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    This is a very "out there" movie. In many ways, it defies explanation. But there's something so remarkable and beautiful about it that it doesn't really matter. It's a very simple story, and one that you have seen a hundred million times, but the way Del Toro's use of film language, the clever script and Sally Hawkins' magnificent performance keep things from being stale. The fish man is also very well done, employing the combination of practical and digital effects to make him seem just human enough to sympathize with him, and alien enough to make him seem otherworldly and unique. If I had to nitpick, there are a couple scenes in the beginning of the film that don't really lead to anything, but they're only about a minute long each, so it doesn't detract much from the film as a whole. Overall, it's a very strong film and really deserves recognition and admiration.

  • 9

    The Shape of Water

    Friday, January 19, 2018 6:52:15 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Finally I got to see this today and it was way better than I thought it would be. Super cool!!! I'd see this again.

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Friday, January 19, 2018 8:58:44 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    This will definitely not appeal to everyone as it's very off the wall but it really is a great movie. It's completely different than anything out there right now for sure. So strange is the story but beautiful to watch. The actors are really good too. And the music.

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Friday, January 19, 2018 8:26:03 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Film was so weird and so wonderful at the same time. Cool.

  • 9

    The Shape of Water

    Friday, January 19, 2018 7:53:43 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Worth seeing again, it's that good.

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Friday, January 19, 2018 7:35:10 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Exactly what I thought going in, AWESOME!! Great and weird story, and the visuals are unbelievable. It's meant to be seen on a big screen for sure. Still thinking about it, lol!!

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 15, 2018 11:25:10 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    It's a work of art with a camera. The mood, the set, the actors. Probably as good as it gets... period

  • 1

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 15, 2018 11:21:17 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    This water's got Montezuma's Revenge written all over it, 'cause it's pure cinematic diarrhea.

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 15, 2018 7:34:30 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Loved it! A beautiful movie...

  • 9

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 15, 2018 4:06:02 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Brilliant break from the predictable action/tear-jerker/holly-wood-formula. Del Toro is awesome. Saw it twice. I love movies, and have seen almost all of them. I get that it won't appeal to everyone. It's too original. It's a love story, a spy story, science fiction, monster movie, but not a horror movie. West Side Story meets The Creature From The Black Lagoon