The Shape of Water is a genre-crossing adult fairytale from Guillermo Del Toro. It has recently garnered a lot of attention with it’s 13 Oscar nominations. The Shape of Water tells the story of a mute woman’s romance with a mystical creature set against the backdrop of Cold War America in 1962. But within that plot there are themes about love, communication and unlikely friendships.
This is a film that is executed at a very high level. The acting is excellent, the art direction and set design are beautiful. It is a fully immersive cinematic experience.
In this podcast we give our full review and breakdown of The Shape of Water.