Disappointing romantic drama

Rating: 6/10 (6 October 2018)

The cleaning lady falls for the creature from the black lagoon while it is the focus of cruel experiments in a secret laboratory.
An odd film that mixes genres to some good effect; a little action, a little drama and little romance. The pace is gentle; bordering on slow. Great cinematography, good acting all-round and the creature costume is excellent.
I can see why it did well at the Oscars - they like movies that pay homage to other movies. They also like films that break the mould and tell a story in a new way. All the better if it speaks up for society's outcasts, although Hollywood has its own political rules on that.
There is a little bit a swearing, full nudity and some sex scenes. The nudity and sex is unnecessary.
If you feel socially secluded this film will really speak to you.
I wasn't shocked, surprised, thrilled or saddened. The tension and the romance is under played and the isolation that the main characters all feel is over played. I left it feeling flat and disappointed.