THE SHAPE OF WATER


Guillermo del Toro’s tribute to The Creature From the Black Lagoon features Sally Hawkins as a mute who falls in love with the bizarre creature being tortured by Michael Shannon in a secret Government facility. Hawkins and Octavia Spencer work as cleaners. But they witness the cruelty and decide to do something about it. The Shape of Water looks gorgeous. But, I was disappointed that there were no surprises. Very predictable plot. I wish del Toro had taken a few more risks. The elements for a Great Film are here, but the result just doesn’t jell. GRADE: B

14 thoughts on “THE SHAPE OF WATER

  1. Steve Oerkfitz

    I kind of have to agree with you. It looked good, the acting was fine but the plot was a bit simplistic. Not nearly as good as Pan’s Labyrinth.

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  2. Jeff Meyerson

    Loved, loved, loved PAN’S LABYRINTH. We’re seeing STAR WARS today so will see this next week. Sorry to hear the so so review.

    HELLBOY is Jackie’s favorite of his movies.

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    1. maggie Mason

      I couldn’t get into Pan’s Labyrinth. I’ll try to give it another go soon

      This sounds very good, but I’m much more in need of musicals or comedies.

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      1. george Post author

        Maggie, I’d love to watch a musical or a comedy, but Hollywood rarely makes them anymore. It’s all Super Hero movies.

      1. wolf

        Sounds to me like a strange mixture of horror and romantic comedy – what’s the audience for this?

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