Synopsis
An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
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Octavia Spencer
Zelda Fuller
Doug Jones
Amphibian Man
Michael Shannon
Richard Strickland
Lauren Lee Smith
Elaine Strickland
Sally Hawkins
Elisa Esposito
John Kapelos
Mr. Arzounian
Michael Stuhlbarg
Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
David Hewlett
Fleming
Nick Searcy
General Hoyt
Martin Roach
Brewster Fuller
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"The Shape of Water," directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant fantasy romance. The film is set in the 1960s and follows Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), a mute cleaning lady who works at a high-security government laboratory. Elisa's life changes dramatically when she discovers a secret, highly classified experiment: a humanoid amphibian creature (Doug Jones) being held captive.
Del Toro masterfully blends elements of fairy tale, romance, and social commentary, creating a unique and immersive cinematic experience. Sally Hawkins delivers a captivating performance, conveying a deep sense of empathy and connection without uttering a word. The supporting cast, including Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, and Michael Shannon, adds richness and depth to the story.
The film's visual style is enchanting, with lush cinematography, intricate production design, and a hauntingly beautiful score by Alexandre Desplat. "The Shape of Water" explores themes of love, loneliness, and acceptance, celebrating the beauty of the unconventional and the power of human connection.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, "The Shape of Water" is a testament to Guillermo del Toro's visionary storytelling, offering a poignant and magical tale that resonates on multiple levels.
Elijah
What is going on here🤡
user229527
A little weird. But some people like weird. Not a movie I would want to see again.
rafabear22
what a bizarre movie
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Bitwalker
"The Shape of Water," directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant fantasy romance. The film is set in the 1960s and follows Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), a mute cleaning lady who works at a high-security government laboratory. Elisa's life changes dramatically when she discovers a secret, highly classified experiment: a humanoid amphibian creature (Doug Jones) being held captive.
Del Toro masterfully blends elements of fairy tale, romance, and social commentary, creating a unique and immersive cinematic experience. Sally Hawkins delivers a captivating performance, conveying a deep sense of empathy and connection without uttering a word. The supporting cast, including Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, and Michael Shannon, adds richness and depth to the story.
The film's visual style is enchanting, with lush cinematography, intricate production design, and a hauntingly beautiful score by Alexandre Desplat. "The Shape of Water" explores themes of love, loneliness, and acceptance, celebrating the beauty of the unconventional and the power of human connection.
Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, "The Shape of Water" is a testament to Guillermo del Toro's visionary storytelling, offering a poignant and magical tale that resonates on multiple levels.
Elijah
What is going on here🤡
user229527
A little weird. But some people like weird. Not a movie I would want to see again.
rafabear22
what a bizarre movie
eipalamut
It's a different but good movie.
amandarodosan
I don't know if I created a lot of expectations because it was talked about at the time of its release, but I didn't think it was all that, but I liked it.
proxy
In this love is shapeless like water, it can be in any form which is well depicted in it.
felipekennedy187
YYYY SO CUTE, LOVED IT
westautost
Something else is outside the framework of the melodrama.
suce
The plot unfortunately did not meet my expectations.
Crítico
Strange
user114685
He wasn't good enough to get an award.
anka
I think it was great, a movie that shows that love is beyond the body 👍
Kodachrome
Absolutely beautiful love story. Not sure what the disgusting part is supposed to be.
bicicibusra0
It was a disgusting movie, it did not meet my expectation, the story of a woman who made love to the creature
zorbela1460
Beautiful
resid94
There are films that are difficult to say. This was one of them.
ibayeva.indira
Amazing movie, beautiful music and beautiful love story
gattupalliraviteja7
Love in water not air
talhasivrikaya
An interesting movie
Traceable but don't have big expectations
He drags but doesn't tell much
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