Movie No. 3 (2018): THE SHAPE OF WATER
The Shape of Water (2017)
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Cast: Sally Hawkins,Richard Jenkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, Doug Jones
The movie looks like a fairy tale; the central thesis is the romance between an amphibious monster and a mute janitress. The backdrop is the America during the Cold War in early 1960s. The characters and the way they're treated are metaphor for the prevalent discrimination and 'silent' war.
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Cast: Sally Hawkins,Richard Jenkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, Doug Jones
The movie looks like a fairy tale; the central thesis is the romance between an amphibious monster and a mute janitress. The backdrop is the America during the Cold War in early 1960s. The characters and the way they're treated are metaphor for the prevalent discrimination and 'silent' war.
Sally Hawkins is fantastic as the mute heroine of this fairy tale. Cinematography captures the era and the characters superbly. Sound and score help the narrative flow fluidly. The hands of the director are felt in every scene, which is a good thing.
The Shape of Water is definitely one of the best movies of 2017.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: January 14, 2018
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