The Shape of Water (2017) Review: A Mesmerizing Fairy Tale

Mindset Movie Reviews · Mar 25, 2026 · 4m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Shape of Water (2017). Directed by Guillermo Del Toro, starring Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, and Michael Stuhlbarg. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.3/10 🎬 Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama, and Sci-Fi ⏱ Runtime: 123 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2017 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnxuvhComb8 Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.