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.
This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Mrneon16 on 28 Dec 2017.
The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.
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