Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Emily S — 17 Mar 2018

Unable to emotionally connect with a guy in a plastic suit. Disappointingly bad.

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Emily S on 17 Mar 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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