Review of The Shape of Water (2017) by Sam N — 25 Feb 2018

One of the most sensational and sensitive movie I've ever seen!

This review of The Shape of Water (2017) was written by Sam N on 25 Feb 2018.

The Shape of Water has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Cord M (35) on 29 Nov 2018

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This really is total leftist SJW tripe. The entire movie is about how a straight white patriarchal male is essentially evil…

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A crystallization of timeless themes with exhilarating emotional frankness, spacious humanism, and extravagant style…

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By Rich L (138) on 29 Nov 2018

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By Steven F (211) on 16 Jan 2019

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