Shape of Water

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Shape of Water


Sally Hawkins: the best Mute since Chungking Express.


Elisa Esposito: Lily Tomlins as envisioned by Harpo.


Starring: Beautiful 1950s furniture.


Who knew? How people **** in Baltimore.


Washing your hands before: Apparently not just poker players.


A troupe of Russians: Played by Boris Badenov and assorted Cossack violinists.


Cat food: check.


Fish porn: check.


The General: Wears his ribbons upside down. Seriously people, wtf?


Fred and Ginger: All the way, baby.


Well made; cogent story; Michael Shannon: what's not to like? Check it out!




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