A captivating tale

Rating: Null/10 (9 January 2018)

This film tells the story of a mute woman who bonds with a mysterious amphibious creature in a top secret research facility.
The story is captivating because it portrays the mute woman's inner world fully. I can feel her bonding with the creature, out of being misunderstood, and out of being lonely. They are in the same shoes, and they break every imaginable barrier to bond. It is a beautiful story, even with its occasional violence and goriness. Sally Hawkins was great in "Maudie", and she is equally great in "The Shape of Water" as well.