Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Mrneon16 — 28 Dec 2017

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to see Guillermo Del Toro 's new film The Shape Of Water.

I am a huge fan.

Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy and... Pacific Rim. I love his unique eye. That being said, I had no idea what The Shape Of WaterA couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to see Guillermo Del Toro 's new film The Shape Of Water.

I am a huge fan.

Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy and... Pacific Rim.

I love his unique eye. That being said, I had no idea what The Shape Of Water was about. So, I went into the theatre blind with no expectations.

What an experience.

This is a beautiful film. In so many ways.

A throwback monster flick at first glance: Creature From The Black Lagoon finally gets the girl.

The film is so much more.

Sally Hawkins is amazing and beautiful as Elisa. The mute janitor who works in a secret government facility that is housing the Mer-Man. A strange man like creature discovered in the Amazon rivers.

The Mer-Man is played eloquently, without a word of dialogue by Doug Jones. There is little to no CGI in regards to how The Creature is presented. I was amazed and believed he was a real presence throughout.

This is an fantasy/sci-fi interspecies love story film with drama, humor, danger, timely action and just enough magic.

I laughed and I was moved. Not to mention I was in awe by the technical work put on the screen.

The cinematography by Paul Luatesen and the Production Design by Paul D. Austerbery were AMAZING. I felt as if I was in 60's Baltimore with no doubts.

The Shape Of Water will be out soon in general release. I will definitely recommend it wholeheartedly. One of the most pleasurable movie experiences I have had in the movie theatres this year.