Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Carol H — 10 Sep 2018

I'm a sucker for fantasy romances and this movie is no exception. Perfect for adult fans of "Splash" and "Beauty and the Beast".

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Carol H on 10 Sep 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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Sure it's a pretty film with lots of yellow and green gels. But Guillermo needs to hire less yes people…

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