Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Steviegjd — 09 Dec 2017
What a beautiful and romantic movie. The visual aesthetic of this film is so captivating. The varied green tones embedded in every scene are lovely. The art direction is astonishing. This looks like the early 60s.
The acting is universally great. Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer are simply perfect in their roles. Michael Shannon is the bad guy (perhaps too bad) and he is up to the task as well.
The movie is about how we tend to view those of different races, genders, cultures, nations, and species as "the other" and this "other" needs to be blamed for our lot and hated for its existence.
The greater meaning of this allegory is too sad to contemplate. Only those whose hearts are open, will understand "The Shape of Water".
This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Steviegjd on 09 Dec 2017.
The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.
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