Amazing creature, with a very sensitive and delicate touch.

Rating: 8/10 (20 December 2019)

The celebrated (Mexican director) G. Del Toro, has created such a moving film and at times a piece of intrinsic beauty. The amphibian type man, looks (most likely intentionally) like 'The Creature From the Black Lagoon' but has the most marvelous and realistic effects. The story is very similar to that of 'King Kong', dealing with the relationship of a young woman and a freak of nature. 'Shape of Water' takes this theme to another level (as they let their bodies unite) but it's ultimately a (deeper) love story. Stars one of my favourite actors Michael Shannon, who previously played 'The Iceman' (the most dangerous man who ever lived). Right here, he reprises that dripping with menace vibe and controls his performance, with the desired intensity. Falls into the 'Art House' genre but also a picture of conviction (minus the usual pretension). Life is just a shipwreck of our plans.