The Shape of Water
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: December 1, 2017
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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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Tom_BombadilMar 7, 2018
La película estaba bien mientras me encontraba mirando. Digo... consiguió mantenerme atento por dos horas, por lo menos. Pero una vez que terminó y comencé a pensar en lo que acababa de ver, me costaba recordar cosas que NO fueran mediocres.La película estaba bien mientras me encontraba mirando. Digo... consiguió mantenerme atento por dos horas, por lo menos. Pero una vez que terminó y comencé a pensar en lo que acababa de ver, me costaba recordar cosas que NO fueran mediocres. Del Toro tira y tira escenas en la cinta final y muchas de ellas no sirven para nada (en general todas las líneas argumentales secundarias son omitibles), y además se enfrasca en convenir un mensaje social que es demasiado indiscreto como para dejar pensando al espectador por sí mismo. El último acto es casi en su totalidad baratija hollywoodense: si tu trama requiere que todos lo personajes actúen como idiotas para que tu final tenga la más mínima gracia, entonces algo mal estás haciendo. Las líneas finales son cursilería digna de telenovela para adelescentes. Ignoren todo eso.… 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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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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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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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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8
eli_fjrApr 19, 2018
This is extremely moving. Slow paced but so great to watch for just the visuals.
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7
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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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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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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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.
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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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
yet to come -----------------------------------------------------------------
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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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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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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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NameOfAccountSep 9, 2018
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.

All in all, average at best.… Expand
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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".
P.S. The monster. People said that it is a God. But what exactly does it do to look smarter (even if it takes less) than all the characters in the film?… 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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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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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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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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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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SphingmoutFeb 13, 2019
Absolute trash.............................................................
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CorvenNov 7, 2019
Худший фильм который я видел в своей жизни
Нериально тягомотный и скучный
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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.

The end was a nice round conclusion.… 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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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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geewahJan 6, 2021
Weird but somehow quite predictable and boring. I'm not sure how this was Oscar winning material.
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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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LukasRyan1111Dec 14, 2020
Gorgeous to look at, stellar performances. The rest left me completely underwhelmed.
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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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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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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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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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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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