Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Aidan D — 23 Dec 2017

Del Toro's fairytale visuals complement a wonderful story at heart filled with great performances.

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Aidan D on 23 Dec 2017.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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