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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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  • 8

    The Shape of Water

    Thursday, February 1, 2018 9:54:01 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    There was far too much nudity in this film, to the point of making it cheap when the idea was to make it starkly in contrast with the dark world surrounding it in richness. It also was a little tiresome and cliche that all of the protagonists were blatantly weird compared to the rest of society, or shunned. Doing so made anyone normal appear to be a villain, though that is generally not realistic. Other than this the film was fantastic, mostly because it is a visual marvel, the power of the dialogues given in ASL, and Michael Shannon's portrayal of a man who has everything and yet really has nothing inside really shined throughout the film.

  • 9

    The Shape of Water

    Thursday, February 1, 2018 9:52:40 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    just another fairy tale? we should also look at a film in costume, visuals, cinematography, music, production...

  • 3

    The Shape of Water

    Wednesday, January 31, 2018 6:44:07 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Rubbish

  • 1

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 29, 2018 7:14:48 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Shallow film is pretty and glossy but counterfeit. This doesn't hold water.

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Monday, January 29, 2018 4:52:33 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Beautiful setting and color palate, makeup and design (hats off to the Creative team on that one!), coupled with strong characters of substance (whether you like them, identify with them, or not). The Plot, on the surface, appears to be one of forbidden love. But the story is really about seeing beyond differences, stereotypes of an ideal, or going with the norm of the time; to find oneself, to find the capacity to understand, accept and love, regardless of yourself or of the other person/people; and find that in return, not just in the girl and the creature; but for the roommate, or her co-worker, or the scientist as well. they all had an element of this in their individual character arcs.. was interesting. Also, an interesting choice for its setting to be at the end of the 50s/beginning of 60s - during a time of cold war conflict and conspiracy, but it provided a great catalyst to bringing the characters together, a purpose for their being there, and a why to their motivations as the story played out. In all, I really enjoyed the movie...Any perceived sexuality or sensuality was handled tastefully, predominantly implied vs. actually shown. Well done.

  • 2

    The Shape of Water

    Sunday, January 28, 2018 9:37:45 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    We are living in the me too era and this crap comes out

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Sunday, January 28, 2018 6:17:59 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    It’s sci-fi, has comedy, romance, drama, and action. It has something for everyone with an exceptional cast and directorial skills that will pull at your heartstrings and your hair. It made my heart smile!

  • 10

    The Shape of Water

    Saturday, January 27, 2018 7:50:15 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Successfully addresses controversial subject matter.

  • 7

    The Shape of Water

    Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:19:36 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    I really enjoyed this movie....Sally Hawkins plays an amazing part. It is filmed beautifully and the attention to detail is on point.

  • 8

    The Shape of Water

    Saturday, January 27, 2018 12:11:15 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    I had no expectations for this movie. And, I really liked it! It is completely different than most movies you see these days.