Overrated but good.

Rating: 7/10 (5 March 2018)

I saw this film before the Oscars and wasn't too impressed, so seeing it win Best Picture even though there was superior films in the same category.
The positive aspects of the film - The Cinematography. The shots in the film are well done, especially the opening shot which is just gorgeous. The framing, lighting and sets are very good.
Acting - The performances in this film are strong. Sally Hawkins does a great showing emotion with just her body language and facial expressions. Jenkins also does a great job and Spencer. All around great performances.
Music - The music is something i think carries the film. If it wasn't for the great score i might consider dropping it to a 6, but the main piano ballad kept getting stuck in my head.
The negatives
The script - All of my problems come from the script. Cliched, predictable and at times ill-thought-out. It's hard to think that this top secret facility as such very little security. No cameras in the room housing the creature, and yes in Strickland's office there was cameras but there wasn't any in the room? and There also isn't outside the door? Not to mention she essentially blared music inside the creatures room, and no it's not sound proofed because when Strickland got attacked by the creature we clearly heard him screaming.
The movie was very coincidental and in return hard to get immersed.
7/10