The Shape of Water
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: December 1, 2017
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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019
With "The Shape of Water" del Toro proves that he still knows how to enchant audiences with his magical and gritty fairy tales for adults. This modern day Beauty and the Beast-story takes amazing performances and a playful script and couplesWith "The Shape of Water" del Toro proves that he still knows how to enchant audiences with his magical and gritty fairy tales for adults. This modern day Beauty and the Beast-story takes amazing performances and a playful script and couples it with real-world issues to create one of the most original movies in several years.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerApr 13, 2018
One of the things with Guillermo del Toro's works that has always appealed to me is that quite often they feel like gothic-fairytales. Both in tone and particularly in the visual style. The Shape of Water continues that trend, only completelyOne of the things with Guillermo del Toro's works that has always appealed to me is that quite often they feel like gothic-fairytales. Both in tone and particularly in the visual style. The Shape of Water continues that trend, only completely ditching the gothic aspect in favor of going full-on storybook mode on us. Right from the get go it feels like a Disney princess movie. Just one that is made for the adults who grew up on them instead of the youngsters. Make no mistake, the maturity level of this movie makes it far less family-friendly than anything Walt ever gave us. However, it is no less heartwarming. Yes, the species difference between the two lovers does make for a bizarro love story. Yet none of the emotional resonance is lost in the face of it's girl-meets-monster setup. There is a scene in the movie where protagonist Elisa describes why she wants to be with/save her aquatic beau that honestly had me on the verge of tears. In that moment actress Sally Hawkins pours her heart out, makes us feel her pain, and gives a speech about how she has found the love we all hope for and that everyone deserves. And she does it without words. Someone tell Duncan Jones that this is how you portray mute individuals. Hawkins performance is astounding. Every facial expression is meaningful. She is able tell us everything we need to know with but a simple look. The heart, soul, and touching power of the material would not have been able to flow without her.


On top of being a remarkable romance and period piece, del Toro has also made The Shape of Water to be a slice of Hollywood nostalgia as well. Tons of throwbacks to classics and the feeling of being from a bygone era of film is sure to provide a kick to those longtime cinema enthusiasts or just those who have experimented more out of this current time period when watching movies. I wonder though if this is what caused Water's only flaw. That being it is a little too predictable. You basically know how the events are going to play out as they are transpiring. A slight disappointment, but it ultimately does almost nothing to hurt what is one of the most gorgeous, touching, and romantic films I have ever scene. It is the perfect example of the kind of warmth I wish to find in my own life and del Toro has outdone himself as a director.


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AndremaxJul 15, 2018
Marvelous. A mix of fantasy, horror, action, drama and trips which makes Del Toro so genial. The main character dumbness is used as a resource in a magistral form. Photography is quite beautiful too.
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eagleeyevikingDec 28, 2019
"The Shape of Water" is a simple, beautifully told, and uplifting romantic dark fantasy film that showcases a director in his prime as well as actors at their best.
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bfoore90Mar 16, 2018
A quality film with great shots and exceptional acting especially from Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer and Richard Jenkins. The plot is simple in the spirit of Beauty and the Beast with good social commentary and reallyA quality film with great shots and exceptional acting especially from Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer and Richard Jenkins. The plot is simple in the spirit of Beauty and the Beast with good social commentary and really impressive visuals. The problem for me was the pacing, it was tedious and long plus some typical cliche's that come from the plot but overall its a fine movie. Is it one of Del Toro's best? Hard to say but it is a fine movie nonetheless.… Expand
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jacob4Apr 20, 2018
The Shape Of Water is a unique kind of film, it combines the elements of a fantasy heist film, with some musical moments, and an awkward fantasy romance at times. The story telling and characters are all interesting and Michael ShannonThe Shape Of Water is a unique kind of film, it combines the elements of a fantasy heist film, with some musical moments, and an awkward fantasy romance at times. The story telling and characters are all interesting and Michael Shannon delivers and excellent, psychotic, compelling, and violent kind of bad guy. The visual effects and creature design are amazing and incredible, all part of Guillermo del Toro's unique vision. Another excellent addition to Guillermo del Toro's collection of fantasy masterpieces!… Expand
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bigburt82Sep 3, 2018
Typical Guillermo del Toro movie. It features a strange creature, it's all a bit odd and demonstrates his very unique and extraordinary thinking. Yet, it is hauntingly beautiful with a brilliant story, gore, emotion and an utterly enthrallingTypical Guillermo del Toro movie. It features a strange creature, it's all a bit odd and demonstrates his very unique and extraordinary thinking. Yet, it is hauntingly beautiful with a brilliant story, gore, emotion and an utterly enthralling watch. Sally Hawkins' performance is superb. Brilliant film.… Expand
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TheFilmFanaticApr 20, 2018
The Shape of Water is a beautifully crafted fantasy romance that shows Guillermo del Toro at his best. With a well-written story, outstanding direction, a mesmerizing score and career-best performances, this Best Picture winner deserved everyThe Shape of Water is a beautifully crafted fantasy romance that shows Guillermo del Toro at his best. With a well-written story, outstanding direction, a mesmerizing score and career-best performances, this Best Picture winner deserved every accolade. This film may be an unconventional fairy tale, but it transcends its monstrous skin and proves to be an important look at the humanity within.… Expand
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RalfbergsJul 12, 2018
Movie was good, but not great like they put it. I mean of course it had many interesting aspect and the story is quite ok, but at the same time all of the story is quite simple and there are no real surprises or anything in it really, besidesMovie was good, but not great like they put it. I mean of course it had many interesting aspect and the story is quite ok, but at the same time all of the story is quite simple and there are no real surprises or anything in it really, besides the weird parts… Expand
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PipeCApr 15, 2018
A monstrously powerful fable about love and loss where plot simplicity, narrative depth and artistic beauty are unified and glorified. Without false decorations, there is no doubt that "The Shape of Water" is an eye-catching drop-deadA monstrously powerful fable about love and loss where plot simplicity, narrative depth and artistic beauty are unified and glorified. Without false decorations, there is no doubt that "The Shape of Water" is an eye-catching drop-dead gorgeous masterpiece, Del Toro's last Magnum opus is a eerie and charming homage to ordinary-people-do-extraordinary-things stories and, without hyperbolizing my extreme love for this filmmaker— although that's just the truth —his film is one of the most clever, stirring and visually handsome experiences, a deeply moving and impressive modern-cinema classic, an artistically perfect, beautifully acted, directed and scripted impossible-love movie that I have seen in my whole life.

For the most stringent movie-buffs, like me, the first thing coming to light when the screening is over is that the script has many plot holes, namely, neither it provides minimal explanation about how or why was the creature created, nor uses scientific technicalities or the peripheral problems of the main role, the supporting characters or the time in which it's developed; the film simply doesn't walk around and to enjoy it is necessary to understand it in the way its director wants: As a story about monsters in which love and loss, as a whole, play the greatest roles. This film allows executing extraordinary tours de force for two members of the cast. Year after year, the great Michael Shannon surprises more and more. His Richard Strickland is voracious, egomaniac, magnetic and terrifying; this performance is made by real quality, portraying a man oppressed by machismo, greed and power, possibly a reflex that reconciles in a good way with the mess of sexual and labor harassment that has begun to be strengthened in recent months, an epitome of all those monsters with ties and contacts that simply require and cancel. On the other side of the coin, the second monumental performance lies, of course, on the shoulders of Sally Hawkins, getting that a mute lady gains a powerful label, not a new icon of female overcoming or anything by style, a sign of love, faith, and freedom. Del Toro keeps doing his job excellently, selecting a top-notch artistic team. Flick after flick, story after story are strongly driven by an overwhelming visual tidiness, leaving out genre or purpose, it's a tradition that each of its motion pictures means sublimity in creative fields. His newest work could be placed on the top of the podium. "The Shape of Water" is what it's thanks to the hard work put on it, a feat that must be recognized and praised. Dark colors and lack of brightness are trademarks, each scene uses the global tonality in order to encompass throughout the film the feeling that the filmmaker wants the spectator to get. While in the opening sequence prevails a gloomy green color in the water, in the later set-pieces you can appreciate green olives, pale whites, yellowish and greenish blues that give shape to the idea. In addition, such colors are also applied to costumes, makeup, staging and visual tricks, supported by an ideal and particularly opaque illumination that denotes a quietly beautiful time. Pictures are flawless. Its cinematography embellishes key scenes and the ingenious approaches switching from one scene to another use old-school techniques that Del Toro frequents, and here get a new level of complexity and intensity, simply outstanding. Alexandre Desplat is also an important piece in the puzzle, he plays again a role of issuer of emotions by means of sound, through a work that surely will give him besides an enormous recognizing, satisfaction and pride for becoming one of the most requested Hollywood composers. Guillermo Del Toro's "The Shape of Water" is a devastating experience, not due to its subtle horror moments, its entertaining material or its mischievous comic sense, but simplicity and delicacy with which this filmmaker treats his invention, a work brimming with gold qualities that are not created by film-romantic traditionalism, the core purpose is a message about loss and happiness, because this, in many cases, means love, and that's precisely the meaning of the movie title. In its entirety, water may never be contained, water is amorphous, love is amorphous, therefore, its conceptions are entirely immeasurable. It's one of the best years for Mexico in the American industry thanks to "Coco" and "The Shape of Water", it's also time to remunerate all the contributions for cinema made by this peculiar filmmaker. While some people give him millions of dollars and little gold men, we, the dreamers and most loyal followers, give our deepest respect, admiration and gratitude, becoming, at least personally, a true role model.… Expand
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DavidWasHereMar 20, 2018
Beautiful is the perfect word for this movie. It is an absolutely beautiful film from a director well known for strange monster films, and this might possibly be his best, if not it will be ranked highly among his best, right up there withBeautiful is the perfect word for this movie. It is an absolutely beautiful film from a director well known for strange monster films, and this might possibly be his best, if not it will be ranked highly among his best, right up there with Pan's Labyrinth.

Guillermo del Toro is at his peak with not just interesting visuals (the production design is top notch and the design for the creature is stunning), but also one of the most resonating stories of his career. Not just for it's combination of drama, fantasy, romance, and 50s sci-fi kitsch, but because of how socially conscious the story is, all the while still being timeless and universal. It is a story about how humans can understand the suffering of a fish, the story of a gay man wanting to find a connection with a world he hides from, the story of a black maid wanting to keep her head down from injustice, a mute girl who wants something more in life, a true blue American who does not know who is the true monster, and of course, a romance where a human falls in love with a fish.

All of which is contained with some fantastic performances from Octavia Spencer, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, and career highlights for Michael Shannon and Sally Hawkins, Guillermo and Vanessa Taylor's delicate yet crowd pleasing script, the previously mentioned stellar production design, and del Toro's masterclass direction.

There is a reason why it won Best Picture. Debate all you want, this will go down as one of the best films to have receive this honor!… Expand
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abm0Mar 15, 2018
Not bad, but it was either rushed or simply didn't have that much to say. I kind of expected more from it than just a nice fairytale where the Beast happens to be a merman. Probably still better than the actual Beauty and the Beast, but...Not bad, but it was either rushed or simply didn't have that much to say. I kind of expected more from it than just a nice fairytale where the Beast happens to be a merman. Probably still better than the actual Beauty and the Beast, but... not something I'm going to come back to re-watch.… Expand
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MasterRileyFeb 23, 2018
The Shape of Water is a beautiful film to look at and listen to; with amazing cinematography, production design, and music. The actors and performances are great as well, with Sally Hawkin's mute performance adding to the beauty of the film.The Shape of Water is a beautiful film to look at and listen to; with amazing cinematography, production design, and music. The actors and performances are great as well, with Sally Hawkin's mute performance adding to the beauty of the film. Taking away the opportunity for dialogue between her and the creature really makes for their relationship to feel innocent and beautiful.… Expand
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akenaton1984Mar 16, 2018
No sólo por su historia, sino por los hermosos encuadres, el increíble uso del enfoque para mostrarnos a esos personajes fuera del un mundo de porquería y los juegos del color. También por el simbolismo del agua: espíritu, deseo y pureza deNo sólo por su historia, sino por los hermosos encuadres, el increíble uso del enfoque para mostrarnos a esos personajes fuera del un mundo de porquería y los juegos del color. También por el simbolismo del agua: espíritu, deseo y pureza de los personajes.… Expand
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Truth_of_PiscesMar 11, 2018
Beautifully shot, impeccably acted, and extremely heartfelt, the Shape of Water is easily one of, if not THE best film of 2017. See this movie and understand why Guillermo del Toro has been given the title of "Visionary Director" and just whyBeautifully shot, impeccably acted, and extremely heartfelt, the Shape of Water is easily one of, if not THE best film of 2017. See this movie and understand why Guillermo del Toro has been given the title of "Visionary Director" and just why this film won TWO well-deserved Oscars.… Expand
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eli_fjrApr 19, 2018
This is extremely moving. Slow paced but so great to watch for just the visuals.
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dragionnatsu66Jan 10, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good acting, Really good directing, Beautiful score, Excellent cinematography but with A mediocre story and some cheesy dialogue scenes. If you are someone who is impressed with the technical aspects of film-making, you'll love it . Or If you're like me and you find the story where a woman, prison breaks a fish creature and hides it in her home , then proceeds to have coitus with 'IT', and you find that a bit weird, then I guess you can still appreciate the film for being visually stunning- 7/10… Expand
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Minh18121999Mar 19, 2018
One of the best films of 2017,what a shame to see it in 2018.Guillermo del Toro is back,The Shape of Water is his best film since Hellboy 2(even his worst film is Pacific Rim,it is still enjoyable to watch).With Immaculate cinematography andOne of the best films of 2017,what a shame to see it in 2018.Guillermo del Toro is back,The Shape of Water is his best film since Hellboy 2(even his worst film is Pacific Rim,it is still enjoyable to watch).With Immaculate cinematography and impressive production design,no surprise it got noms for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design at the 90th Oscar.The acting is terrific,Sally Hawkins was great again.The only minor issue is the ending,,it felt rushed,could have been a bit longer.Nevertheless,this is great film (9/10)… Expand
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madmal69Mar 21, 2018
Well produced story with great music, visuals, some fabulous quotes woven into the script here and there but overall, I found it to be lackluster and not as 'life-changing' as I expected it to be. It would not have made my top list andWell produced story with great music, visuals, some fabulous quotes woven into the script here and there but overall, I found it to be lackluster and not as 'life-changing' as I expected it to be. It would not have made my top list and certainly did not deserve to win, in my view.… Expand
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LegitSaltApr 22, 2020
The Shape of Water explores how institutional ableism can halt the progression of science, creation of friendships, and effectiveness of a bureaucracy. The Shape of Water is a well-oiled takedown of not only the nuclear family but also theThe Shape of Water explores how institutional ableism can halt the progression of science, creation of friendships, and effectiveness of a bureaucracy. The Shape of Water is a well-oiled takedown of not only the nuclear family but also the overly romanticized cold war era and suburban family. Eliza Esposito (Sally Hawkins) is a tragic hero, a loving soul trapped in a mute body, forced to deal with brutal workplace harassment. Sally Hawkins gives an excellent performance and Richard Jenkins portrays an equally tortured character, a freelance artist exploited and tooled about by Corporate America who pursues a path of unrequited gay love. The creature effects are on par with del Toro’s past projects, i.e. utterly phenomenal. The Shape of Water’s only major flaw is that Strickland (Michael Shannon) is too cartoonish of a villain.… Expand
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gamedevilbeeApr 11, 2018
รักไร้เสียงที่แท้ทรู

เป็นหนังรักต่างพันธุ์ที่สวยงามที่สุดที่เคยเห็นมาก่อนเลย ดูแล้วมีความสุขตลอดเรื่อง Guillermo Del Toro ทำได้ดีมาก ที่ยอมเท แปชิฟิก ริม (ที่ภาค2 กลายเป็นหนังกันดัมการ์ตูนเด็กเฉย 555+) มาทุ่มเทเรื่องนี้สุดชีวิตรักไร้เสียงที่แท้ทรู

เป็นหนังรักต่างพันธุ์ที่สวยงามที่สุดที่เคยเห็นมาก่อนเลย
ดูแล้วมีความสุขตลอดเรื่อง Guillermo Del Toro ทำได้ดีมาก
ที่ยอมเท แปชิฟิก ริม (ที่ภาค2 กลายเป็นหนังกันดัมการ์ตูนเด็กเฉย 555+) มาทุ่มเทเรื่องนี้สุดชีวิต และก็ไม่เสียแรงจิงๆเพราะชิงและได้ไปหลายยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยยย เจ้าเลย ใครที่ได้ดูหนังของแกในโรงหนัง จะรู้สึกบุญตามาก
เพราะมันสวยงามมากละสายตาไม่ได้เลย ส่วนนักแสดงสาว SALLY HAWKINS เล่นดีโครตๆ
ไม่มีส่วนใดที่ติเลย สมบูรณ์แบบ งดงาม น่าจดจำ และน่ารักมาก
เป็นผญ.ที่ยิ้มที โลกสงบสุขอ่า 5555+
ส่วนด้านเพลงประกอบเพราะมาก ฟังแล้วรู้สึกคริ้ม ลอยไปกับน้ำ
ด้านงานภาพชอบที่ ผกก.เลือกที่จะใช้เป็นโทนที่เกี่ยวกับน้ำทั้งเรื่องจะทำให้คนดูรู้สึกไม่ได้แค่นั่งดูหนังเฉยๆ เหมือนได้ว่ายน้ำ ดำน้ำ ตากฝนไปด้วย และองค์ประกอบลายเชนต์แกขัดเจนไม่หายเลย ดูแล้วฟืนกับงานแกจิงๆ
แล้วเราก็ชอบที่หนังเสนอเกี่ยวกับความเท่าเทียม
ทั้งหน้าตา รูปร่าง ผิวสี เพศ และความพิการ ได้อย่างลึกชิ้งมาก
คืออยากให้ทุกสิ่งอยู่ด้วยกันได้

ส่วนข้อเสีย ตอนท้ายจบง่ายไปหน่อย (พอๆกับ Crimson Peak 555+) แต่มันเป็นชีนจบที่ง่ายแต่สวยงามที่สุดเท่าที่เคยเห็นมาเลย โอเค ใครที่อยากดู รีบเลย เข้าโรงน้อยมาก เข้าแต่โรงแพงๆ อิหอย 555 (ถูกสุดๆที่แอดเคยเข้าก็ MBK กะ สกาล่า)
และไม่ต้องไปสนว่า จะอวยจะชอบเรื่องนี้ไม่ได้ ต้องไปดูเรื่องนั้นก่อน อันนั้นเด๋อมาก ข้ามข้อนี้แล้วไปดูเรื่องนี้ชะนะ 5555… Expand
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theCRITIC2May 21, 2018
Guillermo del Toro has proven was again that he is in fact one of the best director working in Hollywood. The Shape of Water brings us a concept that has never been done in the history of film making before. Although the concept of an "adultGuillermo del Toro has proven was again that he is in fact one of the best director working in Hollywood. The Shape of Water brings us a concept that has never been done in the history of film making before. Although the concept of an "adult fairy tale" isn't new (in fact he already did it back in 2006 with Pan's Labyrinth) but the idea of a girl felling in love with an amphibian-like creature is pretty interesting. One of the great things this film has to offer is its cinematography, it's very astounding. The color palette of this film just brings you the vibe of something cold. The direction is also amazing. My only issue with this film is that the ending kinda suck for me. I think it got a little cheesier or became so predictable. Overall, it's a great film and del Toro is a great director.… Expand
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
I had high expectations going into The Shape of Water following the slew award nominations that it received. And, unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to them. It's a visually stunning film; there's no doubt about that. And Guillermo delI had high expectations going into The Shape of Water following the slew award nominations that it received. And, unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to them. It's a visually stunning film; there's no doubt about that. And Guillermo del Toro once again proved that he is a great director (and possibly the best when it comes to monster movies), but the story was ultimately disappointing to me. It was extremely simple and didn't have a whole lot of depth to it. Yes, it's interesting to see a woman fall in love with a non-human being, but take away the fact that it wasn't human and it was not a a very far throw away from a typical love story. At the same time, the slightly lackluster story doesn't take away from some incredible performances in this film, from Sally Hawkins to Michael Shannon...they are all fantastic. But, I still can't get this film to a B+ or an A simply because the story just didn't do it for me. And I'm incredibly disappointed to say that.… Expand
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Rockyrose527May 10, 2018
One of the best in soooo many years. It restored my faith in cinema. Beautifully acted, beautiful colors & scenery and absolutely brilliant plot. I will cherish this movie for the rest of my life. It is a work of genius on every level. Bravo!!!!
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jj230Jun 11, 2018
After seeing the movie one gets the feeling of having slept through the part in which she falls in love with the creature. It all happens too fast, the viewers don´t have the time to absorve the feeling or to enjoy the process of these twoAfter seeing the movie one gets the feeling of having slept through the part in which she falls in love with the creature. It all happens too fast, the viewers don´t have the time to absorve the feeling or to enjoy the process of these two falling for each other.
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DovahKJul 2, 2018
Adoro el mundo que ha creado Guillermo del Toro alrededor de la necesidad uno del otro de los personajes. En la rareza de la película está su encanto, y esa estética... me encanta, simplemente.
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SKSKAug 8, 2018
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EgeBerkAug 12, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it's a super movie as I said in the title. It's got a great story. The acting is even great, but I do not think it's the shape of water among the nine movies that are nominated for the best film this year.

Guillermo del Toro has officially created a new world, which again has beautiful backgrounds as in every movie. I liked the Crimson Peak movie before that but I could not show success in the same way.I am very pleased that Guillermo del Toro has succeeded in this film, which is a favorite of almost every film.

Now let's just say that I'm not really a super movie but I did not give a lot of information about the creature and I could not understand some places for example, what is this creature, what is the place, how it got in and how it got caught. Why all the people behaved close to the elisa while torturing him and he did not see him as a monster

the super powers of creation could do a lot of things, but I could not understand some of the details about it, so I finally remember how Elisa eventually turned into something like that and the scar was on the other side.

but the movie really took me to a whole new world. It was so beautiful that it was like I was really living if I was not in a movie. Finally I like the movie very much but I do not think it is good enough to win the best movie award.… Expand
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JeBjBoMay 25, 2022
It's a cute movie! Loveable characters, stellar performance by Sally Hawkins, and I loved to hate Michael Shannon.
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LaroTayoGamingJul 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More like the "Grinding Nemo" movie but it is well directed, well presented and f*** it, just add some gills on the end to make a fantastic mermaid transformation scene.… Expand
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Vitor007Sep 2, 2018
Emotional, romantic, and unbelievable. Guillermo del Toro makes us believe in the improbable union between a mute housekeeper and an aquatic creature. A single movie. He plays on small points, but makes viewers come out thinking about the endEmotional, romantic, and unbelievable. Guillermo del Toro makes us believe in the improbable union between a mute housekeeper and an aquatic creature. A single movie. He plays on small points, but makes viewers come out thinking about the end of the movie. Passionate. 8.8/10… Expand
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DoniJrNov 8, 2018
'The Shape of Water' it's a beautiful fairytale released in dark times, even if in it's setting period times were dark as well. I love how Del Toro transforms the so called monster in creatures with feelings, just like us, and in this film he'The Shape of Water' it's a beautiful fairytale released in dark times, even if in it's setting period times were dark as well. I love how Del Toro transforms the so called monster in creatures with feelings, just like us, and in this film he not only humanizes a monster but also empower real life "monsters" that were persecued not only in old times but still struggle with death, violence and isolation just because of how they were born.… Expand
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Mikibruno02Nov 8, 2020
A nice movie. Desplat's soundtrack, in typical French style, lulls the viewer. The plot is compelling and, how to say, in some ways "delicate". Enjoyable film with a meaning that everyone can grasp. Nothing else to add: 8.
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glommanMay 22, 2021
This is a quite unusual love-story, in which a mute woman falls in love with a non-human demi-god from the Amazon Rainforest who's held captive. I generally loved the secretive Cold War atmosphere and look the movie always portrays, while theThis is a quite unusual love-story, in which a mute woman falls in love with a non-human demi-god from the Amazon Rainforest who's held captive. I generally loved the secretive Cold War atmosphere and look the movie always portrays, while the story itself is tense but ultimately not as special or enthralling as it could have been.… Expand
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JonSnow2049Aug 20, 2019
The Shape of Water is interesting and original fanasy movie with not bad script. This is not the best movie of 2017, but I enjoyed by watching of it.
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sinnersuenAug 31, 2019
I love this movie.Sally deserves best leading actress.Best Movie Ever!!!!!!!
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DMLYxCriticDec 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I would have given this movie a higher score. I really wanted to, but the plot holes, the acting, the story and the character motivations are somehow problematic. The cinematography and the makeup is good. I mean, you can’t expect anything less from a del Toro film, but the story is just too unbelievable for me. It also lacks proper backstory which will keep the viewer guessing, in a negative way. The acting isn’t that much good, either, although I do have to give credit to Michael Shannon and Michael Stuhlbarg for giving good performances. But on a positive note, the film works as a charm, tugging us audiences’ heartstrings and mesmerizing us with a beautiful, bleak, yet vividly-colored picture.… Expand
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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020
Touching story between two different species. The chemistry is right and understandable, but otherwise a musical interlude tore me out a bit and was unnecessary for me. The subtle tone should have been retained here.

The end was a nice roundTouching story between two different species. The chemistry is right and understandable, but otherwise a musical interlude tore me out a bit and was unnecessary for me. The subtle tone should have been retained here.

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Movie_FreakJul 26, 2020
The Shape Of Water did not deserve to get best picture. It won over Get Out, Lady Bird and Dunkirk??!! It's a good film, but just not a great one. I personally don't like how much audiences hate this movie.I think it's a really good technicalThe Shape Of Water did not deserve to get best picture. It won over Get Out, Lady Bird and Dunkirk??!! It's a good film, but just not a great one. I personally don't like how much audiences hate this movie.I think it's a really good technical achievement and has some outstanding performances. But it's a huge oscar bait. With Guillermo Del Toro as director and you have Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins in the cast with a score by Alexandre Desplat, what more could the oscars ask for? The movie is quite bland to me in the second half of the film. It starts off brilliantly, with a great script and beautiful production design. The film doesn't quite reach those levels in the second half, with it just feeling way too forced and dull. The ending is great though, with a heart-wrenching sequence. The score, editing, production design and costumes are masterful. Sally Hawkins and Richard Jenkins are outstanding in the film, with Del Toro's direction also noteworthy. But the script just feels way too plucky and bland. Don't get me wrong. I think it's a really good movie. IT's just that, Best picture?? Not thank you.… Expand
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Willywonka180Feb 14, 2021
Beautifully made film. Deserved every award it got. Del Toro is amazing at crafting such strange stories.
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JLauSep 25, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mute girl cleans at a military facility, meets a river monster, breaks it out, keeps it in a bathtub then has sex with it.… Expand
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AJ_13Sep 27, 2021
While being undeniably original, it lacks credibility. I also wish Del Toro would have been riskier, instead of being the typical feel-good movie that takes the easier paths.

Shannon and Hawkins performances, amazing production design andWhile being undeniably original, it lacks credibility. I also wish Del Toro would have been riskier, instead of being the typical feel-good movie that takes the easier paths.

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MartinAZFeb 2, 2021
A fairy tale set in post-modern America. A tale about a princess without voice and the monster that almost destroyed it all. Guillermo Del Toro tells a heartwarming story. The design of the creature is amazing! The lead actress (SallyA fairy tale set in post-modern America. A tale about a princess without voice and the monster that almost destroyed it all. Guillermo Del Toro tells a heartwarming story. The design of the creature is amazing! The lead actress (Sally Hawkins) compliments the story and the support actor (Richard Jenkins) does a wonderful narration.

What I hated. When a world is presented as realistic, it posses a question as to what exactly "realistic" means. As far as I know, the only two mythical components are the creature and Elisa. Any government, at any time of handling such a sensitive asset would not behave in this way. Any one who knows about area 51 can tell how guarded alien evidence is handled (Even if it's the 1960's). The creature is not only alien but has proven to poses abilities and the Russians aren't interested when told?

How cleaning ladies managed is not only unbelievable but an insult to how sensitive government information is handled. There weren't even guards at the cleaning vans and only one camera that was easily tilted up because they left barrels underneath. Are there no guards watching this kind of sensitive asset or this government can't afford 2 or 5 more guards.

This kind of incompetence is very subtle and littered through out the movie. It is every clear that Guillermo Del Toro shows us how characters out wit the government on a bases of clumsiness and luck.

With that said; clumsiness and luck aren't uncommon. There is a ton that I love and the pros out weigh the cons. I recommend to not only watch this movie but it falls in my category or must owns.

I give the Shape of Water a 8.5 out of 10. A modern fairytale story.… Expand
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NickTheCritickApr 19, 2022
Elisa, a mute young woman, works in a Baltimore science laboratory where the Americans are fighting the Cold War. Employed as a cleaning lady, Elisa is deeply friends with Zelda, an African-American colleague who fights for her rights inElisa, a mute young woman, works in a Baltimore science laboratory where the Americans are fighting the Cold War. Employed as a cleaning lady, Elisa is deeply friends with Zelda, an African-American colleague who fights for her rights in marriage and society, and Giles, a homosexual neighbor who is discriminated against at work. Several in a world of reassuring-looking monsters, they discover that in the laboratory an amphibious creature of great intelligence and sensitivity survives in captivity. To reveal them is Elisa. Condemned to silence and solitude, she falls in love in return for that mystery capable of living between water and air. But their sentiment will soon have to deal with a hostile hierarchy embodied by the despotic Strickland. In the midst of the Cold War against the Russians, the United States spared no expense and cruelty. To secure a stellar future, Strickland is determined to do anything. A very beautiful film characterized by wonderful direction and photography. One of Del Toro's best films and a hymn to ethereal and impossible love.… Expand
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GameBoy89Nov 9, 2021
I loved the atmosphere of this movie. Good acting and soundtrack. Would highly recommend.
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AgentLviJul 7, 2023
Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
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jackctierney05Mar 10, 2022
A unique romance that offers a thrilling view to a masterful take on a heart-wrenching love story.
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