The Shape of Water

[weezie]

So, saw the film last night. It's the darling of the critics but, whew, about ten minutes too long. Michael Shannon def Oscar worthy, he's magnificent. The symbolism/cultural commentary, etc etc fantasy of it all wears just a teensy bit by the end of nearly two hours and it's "ok then, let's get dinner" when it finally comes to the inevitable and only conclusion.

Still, "The Florida Project" far and away the best film I've seen this year. Powerful movie. It'll likely get dissed but wow, go see it when it re-emerges before the Oscars.

[JasonEvans]

So, saw the film last night. It's the darling of the critics but, whew, about ten minutes too long. Michael Shannon def Oscar worthy, he's magnificent. The symbolism/cultural commentary, etc etc fantasy of it all wears just a teensy bit by the end of nearly two hours and it's "ok then, let's get dinner" when it finally comes to the inevitable and only conclusion.

Yeah, I too was a little underwhelmed. I just found the story simplistic without any real surprises. I hated the ending and am still not sure it makes sense. That said, it was wonderfully acted and is a clever idea for a story. Plus, it is sci-fi that I can take my wife to see, which is rare these days.

-Jason "Michael Shannon's character is the whole reason to see the movie... he has a scene in the bathroom that is brilliant!" Evans

[fuse]

I really, really want to see this movie. These comments are tempering my expectations.