The Shape of Water
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: December 1, 2017
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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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ALAMLEDPJan 19, 2023
In The Shape of Water, director Guillermo del Toro presents a dark fantasy-drama-romance-Cold War spy story set in 1962 Baltimore. The film follows Elisa Esposito, a mute woman who forms a connection with an amphibian creature held in aIn The Shape of Water, director Guillermo del Toro presents a dark fantasy-drama-romance-Cold War spy story set in 1962 Baltimore. The film follows Elisa Esposito, a mute woman who forms a connection with an amphibian creature held in a covert government facility. As Elisa and the creature, called Amphibian Man, develop a close bond, they must navigate the pressures to terminate the creature from both the US and the Soviet government and find a way to set him free. The film explores themes of love, acceptance, trust and inclusivity, but the romance between Elisa and Amphibian Man is rushed and feels flat. The film boasts del Toro's signature visuals and stylistic flair, with a warm vintage atmosphere and stunning underwater scenes. The score by Alexandre Desplat is also noteworthy. The cast, including Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Octavia Spencer, give strong performances. Overall, while the film has a lot to say, the romance doesn't fully land.
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En La forma del agua, el director Guillermo del Toro presenta una oscura historia de espionaje de fantasía, drama, romance y Guerra Fría ambientada en 1962 en Baltimore. La película sigue a Elisa Esposito, una mujer muda que establece una conexión con una criatura anfibia retenida en una instalación gubernamental encubierta. A medida que Elisa y la criatura, llamada Hombre Anfibio, desarrollan un estrecho vínculo, deben sortear las presiones para eliminar a la criatura tanto del gobierno de EE. UU. como del gobierno soviético y encontrar una manera de liberarlo. La película explora temas de amor, aceptación, confianza e inclusión, pero el romance entre Elisa y el Hombre Anfibio es apresurado y se siente aburrido. La película cuenta con las características visuales y el estilo estilístico característicos de Del Toro, con una cálida atmósfera vintage e impresionantes escenas submarinas. Destaca también la partitura de Alexandre Desplat. El elenco, que incluye a Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg y Octavia Spencer, brinda excelentes actuaciones. En general, aunque la película tiene mucho que decir, el romance no aterriza del todo.… Expand
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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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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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Pan_KrytykMay 15, 2022
dobry film del toro... nic dodac nic ując ... warto zobaczyc jak juz nie masz co oglądac ;)
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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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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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aliceinwonderlaNov 24, 2021
Terrible script... The couple isn't believable at all. Sally Hawkins deserved an Oscar, though.
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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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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.

Shannon and Hawkins performances, amazing production design and score help the film stay afloat (literally).… Expand
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tubeyouAug 14, 2021
The tranny propaganda is all over the place in this movie. You do NOT want politics in a movie ? Well, they don't give a f*ck. Are you a successful white male with family values ? A white male scientist maybe ? Or maybe (God forbid) a whiteThe tranny propaganda is all over the place in this movie. You do NOT want politics in a movie ? Well, they don't give a f*ck. Are you a successful white male with family values ? A white male scientist maybe ? Or maybe (God forbid) a white male serving in the military ? Yes ? Well then **** you, because you are a disgusting, inhuman piece of trash who likes to kill, torture and rape.

And of course, all women, **** gays and trannies are the best people of the planet...

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BroyaxJun 19, 2021
C’est une gentille bécasse muette (et accessoirement une femme de ménage dans une base de recherches spatiales) qui tombe amoureuse d’un poisson… et ils eurent beaucoup d’enfants sauf que c’était des thons ! mais avant cela, un méchant hommeC’est une gentille bécasse muette (et accessoirement une femme de ménage dans une base de recherches spatiales) qui tombe amoureuse d’un poisson… et ils eurent beaucoup d’enfants sauf que c’était des thons ! mais avant cela, un méchant homme très méchant veut disséquer le poisson pour voir ce qu’il y a dedans parce que le poisson peut marcher er respirer aussi de l’air…!

Et ce sera vachement utile pour aller dans l’espace… oui, un poisson pour aller dans l’espace ! mais personne n’a dit aux scénaristes alcooliques qu’il n’y a pas d’eau dans l’espace… En tous les cas, on dirait un film Disniais bien niais qui dégouline de guimauve à deux dollars et de « vivre_ensemble » progressiste à deux centimes.

Ce machin a une mise en scène à deux de tension et s’avère aussi palpitant qu’un épisode de Derrick, l’inspecteur aux yeux globuleux de poisson. Soit dit en passant, l’actrice anglaise Sally Jenkins n’est pas très jolie mais montre son cul quand même. Et c’est pas terrible.

En dehors de ça, sous ses allures « poétiques » niaiseuses, ce film est non seulement très bête, très neuneu mais également d’un ennui abyssal à dormir debout sous l’eau tout en chiant des briques : il coule à pic comme une grosse enclume de merde, point barre.… Expand
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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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NorleftApr 14, 2021
Sinceramente, dejar de idealizar la estética de los 70 y 80 poniéndola superbonita y hacer un guión decente y no algo que parece que lo hayan hecho dos chavales.

Estética muy chula y todo lo que quieras, pero el guión es pobre y no seSinceramente, dejar de idealizar la estética de los 70 y 80 poniéndola superbonita y hacer un guión decente y no algo que parece que lo hayan hecho dos chavales.

Estética muy chula y todo lo que quieras, pero el guión es pobre y no se diferencia más alla de la película de ET exceptuando la diferencia de que con ET no mantienen relaciones sexuales.

Esta película no es solo aburrida sino que me ha sacado en varias ocasiones de mis casillas.… 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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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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geewahJan 6, 2021
Weird but somehow quite predictable and boring. I'm not sure how this was Oscar winning material.
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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.

The end was a nice round conclusion.… Expand
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LukasRyan1111Dec 14, 2020
Gorgeous to look at, stellar performances. The rest left me completely underwhelmed.
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fishmanluvr83Dec 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie changed my life. Loved the fish man. Guierllmo del Toro is a god amongst men. This may be his best work, even above the man with eye hands. Loved him too. Best character in that movie hands (haha) down. Anyways, if you want to see the great American love story on the big screen, give this movie a college try.… 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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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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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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Wayfarer86Jul 1, 2020
This really is total leftist SJW tripe. The entire movie is about how a straight white patriarchal male is essentially evil. Thats about the jist of it. Interspecie wierd fish sex totally on the menu though.
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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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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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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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CorvenNov 7, 2019
Худший фильм который я видел в своей жизни
Нериально тягомотный и скучный
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TheFrogSep 11, 2019
I'm in the "disappointed" camp too. Guillermo Del Toro obviously despises everything that has to do with traditional values, and made a movie about it. The only three-dimensional characters are the outcasts, the misfits; everyone else isI'm in the "disappointed" camp too. Guillermo Del Toro obviously despises everything that has to do with traditional values, and made a movie about it. The only three-dimensional characters are the outcasts, the misfits; everyone else is evil, sanctimonius and plain stupid. I don't think this is what the USA in the 60s really were like, even though I have no way of knowing for sure, I see it more as a caricature, a summary of what was wrong cranked up to 11.
The movie suffers for it. The antagonist is despicable in every possible way, and this is especially a pity becasue I've always loved Del Toro's magnetic villains. Not just the superb, sad and poetic prince Nuada, after all that was a fantasy movie, but even the Francoist Colonel in Pan's Labyrinth was evil to the core - but also fearless and tougher than nails. The villain in this movie is not only evil, but also weak, clueless, stupid and ridiculed even in the way he pisses!
It's the caricature of a villain in a caricature of the USA, for a caricature of a Del Toro movie: unfortunately the director let his sensibilities get the better of his judgement. Definitely not worth a "Best Film" Oscar, IMHO.… Expand
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sinnersuenAug 31, 2019
I love this movie.Sally deserves best leading actress.Best Movie Ever!!!!!!!
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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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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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SphingmoutFeb 13, 2019
Absolute trash.............................................................
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d0vla11Jan 2, 2019
What the hell have I just watched? This movie won 4 Oscars (the best Oscars actually), are you kidding me? Can't say the acting was bad and all, but everything else was **** and not developed enough, even the plot was so predictable from theWhat the hell have I just watched? This movie won 4 Oscars (the best Oscars actually), are you kidding me? Can't say the acting was bad and all, but everything else was **** and not developed enough, even the plot was so predictable from the very beginning. Oscars really have become a one big ****… Expand
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BulgarianCriticDec 29, 2018
A boring romantic movie which has a really nice make up but a romance story where u can see everywhere.This is also a FETISH FILM so do not watch it unless you are a furry or something
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eyalbentancurDec 22, 2018
Mother of god I where do I start...?
Almost fell asleep even trying to watch this **** show about a woman trying to f**k a fish! whats next?? a movie about another woman trying the peanut butter trick with a golden retriever?!
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JParisiDec 8, 2018
Liking this film depends on your ability to 'hear' the love story at its center. I didn't. If the artistry of the visuals was complemented by a better story and supporting cast it would have been better.
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Dr-HooshangDec 1, 2018
It was better to not have an academy award this year. No story, No new idea, stereotypical.
A terrible year for world of cinema.
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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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ElthorNov 4, 2018
This movie is seriously overrated.
There is no denying the striking visuals. From dingy apartments to dream-like underwater scenes, the cinematography is beautiful. That gets the movie a 1.
Unfortunately, the plot is thin as water and theThis movie is seriously overrated.
There is no denying the striking visuals. From dingy apartments to dream-like underwater scenes, the cinematography is beautiful. That gets the movie a 1.

Unfortunately, the plot is thin as water and the pace is leaden. The length of the film is twice as long as this short story full of caricatures requires.

The movie's biggest flaw is that we are supposed to feel something for the fishman because he is 'intelligent'. Instead he is portrayed as feral with a smaller vocabulary than Koko the gorilla or your family dog... neither one of which should you want to see anyone have sex with.

The romance is imaginary and one sided. Towards the end we see Elisa pour her heart out to fishman who doesn't stop eating to even pay attention.

This movie is for really lonely women who may find it moving. I found it as romantic as a woman with box of frozen fishsticks and want my two hours back.… Expand
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SandyCameronOct 27, 2018
It just didn't click for me, partly because of the sickly green design (how so many critics loved the look is beyond me) and partly because of the moments of brutality, the fleeting glimpses of beauty (when Elisa signs to Giles that she's inIt just didn't click for me, partly because of the sickly green design (how so many critics loved the look is beyond me) and partly because of the moments of brutality, the fleeting glimpses of beauty (when Elisa signs to Giles that she's in love with the creature) are undermined. The multiple references to other tales and genres may make it "clever", but they don't add meaning. In the end I found Elisa's smile rather forced as one improbability piles on another and she doesn't notice. The reality and fantasy sat uneasily alongside each other.… Expand
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SakataOct 11, 2018
"The Shape of Water" is undoubtedly very well-directed, with Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins and Michael Shannon's stellar performances, a great soundtrack, a stunning visual and a script that, if not perfect, knows how to hold the viewer's attention.
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charles19Oct 3, 2018
It is part musical, part science fiction, part melodrama, part artsy movie... and it doesn't really know what it finally wants to be. I love Sally Hawkins but I was disappointed with this film. It wanted to be artsy but sacrificed a certainIt is part musical, part science fiction, part melodrama, part artsy movie... and it doesn't really know what it finally wants to be. I love Sally Hawkins but I was disappointed with this film. It wanted to be artsy but sacrificed a certain authenticity. And please don't ever mix musical numbers with science fiction. That is beyond annoying.… Expand
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GittoploFeb 7, 2018
Poor script, rubbish plot bad actors and poor acting. Boring, lacklustre, insipid and on and on. I am surprised Mark Kermode liked it. In the same category as Get Out - absolute modern day rubbish.

For true cinema lovers, I stronglyPoor script, rubbish plot bad actors and poor acting. Boring, lacklustre, insipid and on and on. I am surprised Mark Kermode liked it. In the same category as Get Out - absolute modern day rubbish.

For true cinema lovers, I strongly recommend the following hidden gem: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055844/?ref_=nv_sr_1

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FabrizioMaffeiSep 15, 2018
The ballad of the politically correct.
Guillermo del Toro has earned, thanks to beautiful films written and directed by him, popularity and a kind of veneration that doesn’t make easy to say that one of his films didn’t like with the risk ofThe ballad of the politically correct.
Guillermo del Toro has earned, thanks to beautiful films written and directed by him, popularity and a kind of veneration that doesn’t make easy to say that one of his films didn’t like with the risk of being attacked by a horde of zombie fans but I don’t care.
Photography, set design, costumes, all perfect, but what doesn’t work?
The story! One of the most trivial stories I could see, and I'm sorry that it was written by one of the directors I admired most (after I saw crimson peak).
As for “Phantom Thread”, the historical period in which the film is set (in this case the Cold War) serves only as a background to tell about characters that, despite a fantastic story, live our current problems.
There's the rub.
The characters are all great caricatures, created specifically for tear, smile and prizes.
There’s the protagonist that in a petty world, full of prejudices (like today), she cannot deal with anyone except with people on the margins of society like her., and the only relief valve that she has is masturbation, until she meet the monster; the gay painter out of time in everything he does; the black woman victim of everyone but who finally manages to rebel; the monster: something unknown, therefore an object, useful only for scientific study that can be applied in any way; the bad American agent who would do anything to get a promotion; the Russian scientist who, as he believes in science, is good; the bad Russians of course; the bad and bigoted American society.
And I want to ignore the obvious forcing in the script that I want to consider poetic licenses such as: the bad guy with the gangrenous hand standing like the predator, or the bathroom that fills with water without any problem, or the fact that it is very easy to enter in a classified place.
I should, as already said, let go many things concerning the script, but when I see characters written in this way my gears grinds.
I sincerely hope that despite this success Del Toro won’t touch "At the Mountains of Madness".
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CTHReviewsSep 11, 2018
Wow. I never would have thought a movie where a lady f*cks a fish would be any good, but in a way, I was right. It was a brilliant film. It goes beyond the whole fish-f*cking and actually puts it in the perspective of characters trying toWow. I never would have thought a movie where a lady f*cks a fish would be any good, but in a way, I was right. It was a brilliant film. It goes beyond the whole fish-f*cking and actually puts it in the perspective of characters trying to find meaning in life. Great job, Del Toro.… Expand
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Bland 'Beauty and the Beast'-type story that throws in every cliché in the book. Ham-fisted messages of treating the unknown with respect, while noble in theory, are really a thinly veiled excuse for del Toro to showcase his (admittedlyBland 'Beauty and the Beast'-type story that throws in every cliché in the book. Ham-fisted messages of treating the unknown with respect, while noble in theory, are really a thinly veiled excuse for del Toro to showcase his (admittedly innocuous) fish porn fantasies.

What we really found offensive was the gratuitous cat-head eating scene; it's these more gruesome fetishes we wish del Toro would dial down before he translates them to the big screen.

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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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Slovenly_MuseAug 31, 2018
A lush visual masterpiece powered by strong performances, I wanted to love it, but the thin supporting characters who never really get their moment, and story dots that fell frustratingly shy of connecting, left me coming out of this movieA lush visual masterpiece powered by strong performances, I wanted to love it, but the thin supporting characters who never really get their moment, and story dots that fell frustratingly shy of connecting, left me coming out of this movie ruminating on ways it could have been improved, rather than being blown away by what it achieved.… Expand
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sanyrubAug 26, 2018
Fantasy film with heavy touches of reality. Describes loneliness perfectly, and gives you a very warm look at people who are often rejected by others. Fantastic production design. The idea itself in not new. But the way it is filmed and someFantasy film with heavy touches of reality. Describes loneliness perfectly, and gives you a very warm look at people who are often rejected by others. Fantastic production design. The idea itself in not new. But the way it is filmed and some of the connotationes are. The thing I would praise the most is the leading actress. She conveys the character with so much ease and truth... it is a brilliant work. In fact I´m probably in the minority but I believe hers was the best female performance of the year. So much subtleness and talent. Not my pick for film of the year but it is top 4.… Expand
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AproxxAug 19, 2018
Because this is as serious as a comic book movie.

And not the Nolan ones! This movie "works" in its themes (with some amazing visual storytelling, in particular one related to the fake happiness of the times and forced values on society andBecause this is as serious as a comic book movie.

And not the Nolan ones!

This movie "works" in its themes (with some amazing visual storytelling, in particular one related to the fake happiness of the times and forced values on society and family, and the part that the media had in exploting those concepts etc) and the scenes are well filmed. The fish is good I guess. And the pace its excellent.

Now. MY GOD! This movie is stupid ON PURPOSE. Because its a fantasy they get to create a world were everything is a charicature, and if this wins an Oscar, then exactly why not a comic book movie like Logan? Oscars suck (I knew it, but this movie just confirmed it).

There isn't a more subtle way to introduce sexual diversity than R rated Disney fantasy? The really great thing beyond cinematography and all those technical parts of filmmaking? Americans authorities are as bad as Russians authorities on this film.

That's ironic, because the rest of the characters (except our hero and Russian agent pro science) are as black and white as... again... a Disney movie (and not the better ones).

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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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SKSKAug 8, 2018
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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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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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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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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.
Although the places of the scenes are repetitive, the beauty of this movie is undeniable, everithing fits perfectly with the mood.… Expand
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TrailesqueJun 9, 2018
This was a big winner at the 2018 Academy Awards, which is a little surprising, given its subject and style. A shy, mute maid, who shares a home with a closeted gay artist, discovers something weird and wonderful at her job - a hominid seaThis was a big winner at the 2018 Academy Awards, which is a little surprising, given its subject and style. A shy, mute maid, who shares a home with a closeted gay artist, discovers something weird and wonderful at her job - a hominid sea creature who has some amazing powers. This sea-man is in the clutches of a sadistic military security officer who wants to kill and dissect him. So the maid decides she needs to try to rescue this being. Del Toro portrays the early 1960s as a time of oppressive conformity, cold war, homophobia et cetera, and the story becomes a very obvious parable about the struggles of those who are different from the norm. The cool visuals and sets manage to keep things interesting.… Expand
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FranKenweenieMay 29, 2018
okay first of all i give the point for the visual effect but how the f... you made fast paced movie and boring at same time, the nude scenes was cringey the main character not just mute she is also stupid this is not just "fantasy" its alsookay first of all i give the point for the visual effect but how the f... you made fast paced movie and boring at same time, the nude scenes was cringey the main character not just mute she is also stupid this is not just "fantasy" its also beyond unrealistic… 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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screenMay 21, 2018
Two stars for being visually pleasing. Otherwise, cartoonish pastiche with few moments of feeling but duality and fetishistic cruelty is off putting. Tired of being served female characters that are overly flimsy in character.
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Voodoo123May 13, 2018
Shape of water is a well crafted movie with all the usual trademark del toro charm in effect here. A sometimes interesting very visual journey that tells a very familiar story to a high standard. Like a lot of del toro works it suffers fromShape of water is a well crafted movie with all the usual trademark del toro charm in effect here. A sometimes interesting very visual journey that tells a very familiar story to a high standard. Like a lot of del toro works it suffers from feeling a little too much like watching events take place inside a comic book frame rather than a realistic location. This coupled with the predictable free willy/free e.t/ harry and the Henderson's vibe just felt a bit too familiar a story to be retold yet again. Despite this the quality is excellent and well produced.… Expand
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aussiedude98May 12, 2018
I found the movie to be interesting - with some memorable scenes and visuals.
However it didn't really work for me - didn't hit me emotionally at all.
My expectations were probably set too high - knowing that it was highly rated and won an Oscar.
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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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HTGamerMay 7, 2018
The Shape of Water is by far the most overrated film I have ever seen. I honestly can't understand why critics loved it so much and why this film won so many Best Picture awards.

The Shape of Water is a fantasy/romantic film. It's likeThe Shape of Water is by far the most overrated film I have ever seen. I honestly can't understand why critics loved it so much and why this film won so many Best Picture awards.

The Shape of Water is a fantasy/romantic film. It's like watching Disney's The Beauty and The Beast in live action with a different setting. The story is awful (a mute woman falls in love with a captured beast/alien), the plot defies any kind of logic (what kind of army lets some janitors mopping around in the high security room where their biggest and top secret asset is stored?), the characters are annoying AF and their decisions are utterly stupid to say the least.

I have to say Sally Hawkins steals the show with her acting (even though her lead character is written to be as bland as the rest), and the 1960s period setting fits the film perfectly. But it's not enough to save this mediocre (at best) movie.

The Shape of Water is one of a very few movies that I regret watching due to hype. If this film is worthy of winning so many awards, then Micheal Bay's Transformers movies should dominate the Oscars and win at least 10 Academy Awards every time a movie's out.… Expand
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DancukaApr 28, 2018
The worst movie I have seen in years. Incredibly predictable, boring and filled with plotholes. Shallow characters and rushed pacing with cringy dialogue. Did not care about the fish-dude at all. I felt like they didn't even try to make itThe worst movie I have seen in years. Incredibly predictable, boring and filled with plotholes. Shallow characters and rushed pacing with cringy dialogue. Did not care about the fish-dude at all. I felt like they didn't even try to make it relatable in any way. There was nothing even shown from his perspective. The movie is also extremely saturated with political and liberal propaganda in the most blatant way possible. Its not even trying to be subtle or clever about it. Its like they had a checklist while writing the script. "First of all, lets bash Christian values every chance we get. Lets make the "villains" quote the Bible cus that's edgy right? Also lets clearly show that bible-movies suck with empty theaters showing them.. (whut why?) Moving on: Lets have the girl masturbate a couple of time on screen cus its also super edgy. Make sure the nipples are on screen: Check. We need some unnecessary sex scenes ofc here and there: Check. Oh, we can not forget the obligatory gay-character with a tragic story: check. While at it, lets have some racial themes mixed in too. Make sure we have the stereotypical sassy black-woman act going on. And finally to top it off, we need to have FISHSEX. Oh yeah baby, they are gonna love it. Bestiality, hell yeah right? They are gonna eat it up and win us the Oscar." I want my 2 hours back please. I don't even care that much about the propaganda, but this movie just sucked so hard I cant believe I watched it all the way till the end. And nudity? Sure whatever, if it fits with the context no problem. Might even make the movie better. Here it's totally unnecessary and just feels weird. I have lost all respect for Del Toro with this crap. He is the most overrated director of our time. This movie should have bombed so hard. Can't believe how brainwashed critics are these days.… Expand
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SpongyTwinkiesApr 27, 2018
Great. Another anti-American movie that bashes us over the head. The themes aren't even trying to be subtle. Too bad, because there's some decent production and acting in here. And the love story could be okay but this movie tries too hard toGreat. Another anti-American movie that bashes us over the head. The themes aren't even trying to be subtle. Too bad, because there's some decent production and acting in here. And the love story could be okay but this movie tries too hard to be a propaganda flick. Which government funded this schlock?… 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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BikerjamesApr 23, 2018
Nobody who lives in a second floor apartment building would intentionally flood their building with a room full of water. You cannot fill a bathroom entirely with water by sticking a towel under the door. When the creature eats her catNobody who lives in a second floor apartment building would intentionally flood their building with a room full of water. You cannot fill a bathroom entirely with water by sticking a towel under the door. When the creature eats her cat alive she is not even emotional when told. She doesn't seem to care. Nobody would have the kind of access she had to a top secret room where they kept the creature like she did. There were so many unbelievable moments to this film I was just rolling my eyes most of the time. I just couldn't let my common sense go and get into the love story. Disappointing.… Expand
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CirceApr 22, 2018
Beautiful cinematography, but stilted characters and utterly predictable, not terribly compelling story.
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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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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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eli_fjrApr 19, 2018
This is extremely moving. Slow paced but so great to watch for just the visuals.
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MoeLesterJrApr 17, 2018
Total garbage! I gave it 1 because of the masturbation scenes. I'm sorry Mr Del Toro , this movie sucks!
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AndrewBurgeApr 16, 2018
It is easy to see why Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' won Best Picture at the Oscars. It mixes its ideas and concepts with luxurious and exquisitely designed cinematography, ever-present and polished score and a near compulsiveIt is easy to see why Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' won Best Picture at the Oscars. It mixes its ideas and concepts with luxurious and exquisitely designed cinematography, ever-present and polished score and a near compulsive obsession with details when it comes to set decoration. All in all, this is a very pretty film to watch.

But, this is not what makes it special. It is rather the way this imagery is not shallow and pedantic without any effect. Del Toro puts his money where his mouth is and presents us with true ambitious directing and writing when it comes to presenting the love story between a mute janitor Eliza (Sally Hawkins) working at a top secret research facility during the Cold War era and 'The Asset'; an amphibious and marvelous creature. You wanted diversity? Honestly, it doesn't get more diverse than this.

Still, there are a few flaws, unfortunately. Despite the near-perfect pacing of the action and daring but at the same time tamed sex scenes, there are a few hiccups here and there that break the magic of this fantastical love story. Like Giles' (Richard Jenkins), Eliza's only friend, homosexual approach towards a friendly waiter and a racist scene involving the same waiter not letting a Negro couple sit at the table. Of course, this all makes sense, its the 60s.

It is easy to compare 'The Shape of Water' with del Toro's 2006 masterpiece, "Pan's Labyrinth", both involving a fantastic hidden world in a political unsettling backdrop, but the magic is cut short here. There is also a scene in which Eliza dreams of singing and dancing with the monster, which is beautiful but is also a bit cringe-worthy. Yet the amphibious creature is more than it seems. It presents supernatural powers of healing and displays superiority against his captor, Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) a supremacist and self-loathing American man charged with the security of The Asset. Why did it show its powers so late in the film, its a mystery. But at least its powers are renowned, for as Strickland, considering the beast a primitive and inferior being, in the end claims 'F**k, you are a god!'

If it wasn't for the sublime and crystal polished execution of all its technical elements (and some artistic ones) this film would have been worse. But, let's not forget that is the imagery and the sound the exclusive elements of cinema. I mean, the Academy definitely holds true to this and respects filmmakers which endorse that idea.… 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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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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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
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และไม่ต้องไปสนว่า จะอวยจะชอบเรื่องนี้ไม่ได้ ต้องไปดูเรื่องนั้นก่อน อันนั้นเด๋อมาก ข้ามข้อนี้แล้วไปดูเรื่องนี้ชะนะ 5555… Expand
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PanchogulApr 8, 2018
La vi en el cine 3 veces consecutivas en menos de dos semanas, compré el dvd y la vi unas cuantas veces mas, simplemente me fascina este filme de principio a fin, y el soundtrack es lo mejor que he escuchado en mucho tiempo.
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OscarOrNotApr 1, 2018
I saw this not knowing anything about it except that it was directed by Guillermo del Toro. It was a good movie and I enjoyed it, but I was shocked when I heard months later that it won the Oscar. After seeing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,I saw this not knowing anything about it except that it was directed by Guillermo del Toro. It was a good movie and I enjoyed it, but I was shocked when I heard months later that it won the Oscar. After seeing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri I was even more certain than before that a simply good film has been elevated to god status. Dissapointing.… Expand
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OregonJayBirdMar 29, 2018
I have tried to reconcile my feelings about this film ever since the end credits began. By the time I'd walked into this film, my expectations were high. Not only was I already excited to see a new Del Toro film, being a somewhat "fan" ofI have tried to reconcile my feelings about this film ever since the end credits began. By the time I'd walked into this film, my expectations were high. Not only was I already excited to see a new Del Toro film, being a somewhat "fan" of much of his work, the movie had also garnered a lot of hype and praise. Now that the film is in my rearview mirror and steadily fading farther back, I can safely give my review.
While visually stunning and well acted, The Shape of Water came off as Abe Sapien playing The Creature from the Black Lagoon. There is no new tale to tell here. There is no fresh look at story telling. The Beauty and the Beast is over 200 years old, and there are any number of incarnations of it. And while the characters are well developed, each having their own quirks, they are poorly used support an unfortunately simple plot.
I'd wanted so much more from this film, such as a pace suitable for the plot drivers and a memorable scene or two just as Pan's Labyrinth had (which continues to call itself as a comparable film for Del Toro for me). Sadly I got neither. There were certainly moments, but no scene really stood out as a pinnacle force.
As it stands, The Shape of Water is good. Not great, just good. I'll simply have to wait for another art-house movie from Guillermo to be released and hope what will surely be my high expectations aren't dashed.… Expand
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RickBellMar 27, 2018
So creepy and weird. Very contrived and unrealistic in so many ways, even if you try your best to suspend your disbelief. Gratuitous unnecessary nudity that is off-putting. Hard to believe that this movie won an Oscar.
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budokaiMar 26, 2018
Aside from looking good, this movie feels incomplete, the narratives feel forced and the characters are underdeveloped. So here we are again, yet ANOTHER high profile movie that wants to beat us over the head with self-righteous platitudesAside from looking good, this movie feels incomplete, the narratives feel forced and the characters are underdeveloped. So here we are again, yet ANOTHER high profile movie that wants to beat us over the head with self-righteous platitudes about how white men are responsible for all evils. I mean, was there ANY other morale to be taken away from this story? It's a sad, sad day when a great, original filmmaker like GUILLERMO DEL TORO succumbs the current day groupthink that has contaminated and ruined so many movies that have had such great potential. Instead, we get this regurgitation of pop culture, progressive rhetoric designed to brainwash the masses against actually forming opinions based on empirical evidence and independent thought.… Expand
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WildsongMar 24, 2018
Can't Believe The Greatest Showman Lost to "Splash" feat. ABE SAPIEN... Seriouly the whole movies I had that feeling of Deja Vu. and the Main Character is Dumb as hell. I like Guillermo del Toro movies but this one is not original at all. AndCan't Believe The Greatest Showman Lost to "Splash" feat. ABE SAPIEN... Seriouly the whole movies I had that feeling of Deja Vu. and the Main Character is Dumb as hell. I like Guillermo del Toro movies but this one is not original at all. And don't deserve the biggest prize.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018
This movie is weird... not in a bad way mind you, but still, sooo weird. I can say without doubt that it has been a while since a movie left me with this much confusion about it after watching it. Nevertheless, Guillermo Del Toro is a masterThis movie is weird... not in a bad way mind you, but still, sooo weird. I can say without doubt that it has been a while since a movie left me with this much confusion about it after watching it. Nevertheless, Guillermo Del Toro is a master at his craft, and he really brings his A game to this movie, which even if unusual in its idea and tone, is excellently crafted and directed. I can say that I really recommend it, but can't guarantee that you would enjoy it, because it may not be for everyone. Nevertheless, watching it is a very fascinating experience.… Expand
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JudMar 23, 2018
This movie has a magical opening that made me want to believe in it so much but then it constantly assaults us with ridiculous plot twists and characterizations that I just couldn't relate to or believe, mo matter how much I wanted to. ThisThis movie has a magical opening that made me want to believe in it so much but then it constantly assaults us with ridiculous plot twists and characterizations that I just couldn't relate to or believe, mo matter how much I wanted to. This is not a Best Picture, not even close. No wonder more and more people are panning the Academy Awards each year.… 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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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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MikefromAngusMar 19, 2018
What an awful movie! Predictable, boring, with unrealistic under developed characters.
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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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AscosporeMar 18, 2018
How did this film win the Academy award for best picture? Was it an inside joke by Del Toro; to include every genre he could think of and rip off Jeunet's unmistakable style - just to see if he could get away with it? How old and blind areHow did this film win the Academy award for best picture? Was it an inside joke by Del Toro; to include every genre he could think of and rip off Jeunet's unmistakable style - just to see if he could get away with it? How old and blind are these voting members? This is the most overrated film since Get Out.… Expand
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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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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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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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Chaz23Mar 14, 2018
To start , Mr.Shannon was brilliant. His portrait of evil was excellent. The movie was well lit, well acted by each actor; however:
-The first 30 min. of the movie are not needed
-The last 40 min. were the best part of the movie - SterlingTo start , Mr.Shannon was brilliant. His portrait of evil was excellent. The movie was well lit, well acted by each actor; however:
-The first 30 min. of the movie are not needed
-The last 40 min. were the best part of the movie
- Sterling would have told the story within a 30 min. TV episode of the Twilight Zone
-Carter would have expanded the story to fit within an hour episode of the X Files… Expand
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robtoMar 12, 2018
This is pretty much every creature movie ever. Misunderstood creature with magical healing powers befriended by a powerless woman who tries to help him escape - has been done much better in Frankenstein, King Kong, ET, etc. In case you didn'tThis is pretty much every creature movie ever. Misunderstood creature with magical healing powers befriended by a powerless woman who tries to help him escape - has been done much better in Frankenstein, King Kong, ET, etc. In case you didn't get the point, let's make the powerless woman mute and throw in some other powerless outcasts: a gay man (this is the 1960's) and an African-American woman. A cartoonishly bad bad guy - haven't we gotten tired of the evil scientist cliche? - some cartoonish Russians, complete with bungled silly passwords ("The eagle takes the pigeon for its prey"), and a creature that looks like a guy in a rubber mask. Lord of the Rings had plenty of guys in rubber masks, but they had actors that could turn them into believably alien creatures. Here it just looks like a guy in a rubber mask. And don't get me started on all the plot absurdities (cleaning women allowed free run of a room with a secret and dangerous creature, for example). With all the hype and awards, I expected much, much more.… 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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donatellaguyMar 11, 2018
A woman falls in love with a monster. This is not romantic at all I don't know what is wrong with people... Heterosexuals are like "Oh two guys in love it's immoral" and they did this weird human - monster sex movie. Oh and just because theA woman falls in love with a monster. This is not romantic at all I don't know what is wrong with people... Heterosexuals are like "Oh two guys in love it's immoral" and they did this weird human - monster sex movie. Oh and just because the woman is disabled it doesn't make the movie unique and totally unnecessary themes in it like Russians, communism etc.… Expand
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sparkymarkyMar 11, 2018
this is possibly the worst movie ever to win best picture oscar. its a a grace to all the wonderful films that are worthy in the oscars pantheon - dont bother its a b movie at best
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