Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Andy M — 25 Apr 2018

How in the world did this win the Academy Award as best picture? Super disappointing.

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Andy M on 25 Apr 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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