Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Jaime L — 28 Jan 2018

Amazing movie! The normals are dysfunctional and the outcasts are pure love. Like no movie Ive ever seen.Must see!

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Jaime L on 28 Jan 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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