The Shape of Water

A mute woman, working as a janitor at a government facility, forms an unlikely relationship with the latest top secret discovery.

This is a very dark and twisted adaptation of Hans Christian Andersens' The Little Mermaid. Set in Baltimore, during the 1950's cold war era, the production design is immaculate. The special effects are well done and the characters are intriguing. Nevertheless, the tale itself, is a far cry from Guillermo del Toros' Oscar award winning Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and at times the romantic element is slightly uncomfortable to watch.

** Rentable

Rated R (for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language)