Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by James E — 26 May 2018

Guillermo del Toro Finest work to date, the beautiful vision of Del Toro is all of this film down to the smallest detail !

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by James E on 26 May 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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