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The Shape of Water

User rating: 3.64 304 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: December 8, 2017

On DVD/Blu-ray: March 13, 2018

R | Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi | 2h 3m

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3.64/5

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Based on 1334 votes and 304 reviews.


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User rating: February 1, 2018

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.

User rating: February 1, 2018

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

User rating: January 31, 2018

Rubbish

User rating: January 29, 2018

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

User rating: January 29, 2018

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.

User rating: January 28, 2018

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!

User rating: January 27, 2018

Successfully addresses controversial subject matter.

User rating: January 27, 2018

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

User rating: January 27, 2018

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

User rating: January 26, 2018

The movie is a surrealistic, romantic and sometime satirical film which takes the old grade Z "creature from the black lagoon" flicks of the 50s and brings them into modern concerns (albeit in 1962 setting) and adult themes. A Cold War setting, a picture of early 60s racism and the struggles of loneliness are sub- themes that blend in well.