An absolute masterpiece!

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2018)

There's a very good reason why Guillermo del Toro is one of my favorite directors: he is just brilliant! This film perfectly justifies the statement. It is simply put one of the most amazing and unique love stories I've ever seen. Sally Hawkins is excellent as a mute woman who's ordinary life soon turns extra-ordinary. Doug Jones is great as the creature (looking very similar to Hellboy's Abe Sapien character - also played by Doug and directed by Guillermo). The entire production was masterfully done and the visuals are awesome. This is a very special and highly effective film about the different levels of loneliness. An instant classic, and a masterpiece at that.