I recently watched this film, and even though critics haven’t been kind, I found myself enjoying it! I certainly don’t believe it warranted a Best Picture Academy Award, but it's the sort of thing I can see myself revisiting down the road. David N.

It's a decent movie, but it didn’t live up to my expectations. I don’t know many of Guillermo del Toro’s films, but I thought this one might be similar to “Pan’s Labyrinth,” which I really enjoyed. So, I started watching with some anticipation. When the credits rolled, I wasn't disappointed, but I don't think it’s any better than that other Del Toro film, even though it got a lot more attention from critics and in…

Guillermo del Toro directed and co-wrote what became the 2017 Best Picture recipient at the Academy Awards. While widely admired, it’s a film that has drawn some criticism, and that critique is justified; however, simply disliking something doesn't make it poorly made. I definitely fall into the group who find it overpraised and even frustratingly disappointing, despite recognizing many positive aspects of its creati…

This marks GDT’s initial genuinely impressive effort. The concept of a family movie with an R rating has previously felt contrived or burdened by uninspired narratives. The characters and their moral compasses are simplistic, and the world operates under rules resembling those of animation. However, the romantic storyline is remarkably touching. Some might even suggest this film offers justification for relationships…

More than simply an homage to the Creature from the Black Lagoon, this film feels like a celebration of movies in general. Del Toro’s _The Shape of Water_ pushes the “Who is truly the monster?” idea to its extreme, and incorporates several interesting ideas that are examined with just the right amount of detail. Ultimately, at its simplest level, _The Shape of Water_ depicts an encounter of a very unusual kind. Howev…