THE SHAPE OF WATER – “Major points for originality”
RATING
DIRECTOR
STARRING
- Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito
- Michael Shannon as Colonel Richard Strickland
- Richard Jenkins as Giles
- Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller
- Doug Jones as Amphibian Man
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
- Lauren Lee Smith as Elaine Strickland
- Nick Searcy as General Frank Hoyt
SYNOPSIS
In a 1960s research facility, Elisa, a mute janitor, forms a relationship with a mysterious aquatic creature.
REVIEW SUMMARY
"The Shape of Water gets major points for originality. It is also beautiful looking and impeccably acted. Sally Hawkins is amazing here (playing a mute woman who conveys everything through her eyes and face) while Michael Shannon once again proves he is Hollywood’s best movie "baddie" (hands down). Things can be a bit “sleepy” at times, but this is well worth the watch for the unique story alone."
