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Stuart G

(38,726 posts) Sun Mar 11, 2018, 01:57 PM Mar 2018

Is the "Shape of Water" up beat? Can someone walk out feeling good?

Thank You for answering. I don't like going to sad movies.

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Is the "Shape of Water" up beat? Can someone walk out feeling good? (Original Post) Stuart G Mar 2018 OP

I guess it depends on your definition of upbeat Docreed2003 Mar 2018 #1

I suppose you could say it had a happy ending Ohiogal Mar 2018 #2

Somewhat upbeat I would say n/t TubbersUK Mar 2018 #3

I don't know if I would use the word upbeat- it's not LaLA Land Fiendish Thingy Mar 2018 #4

Docreed2003

(18,714 posts)

1. I guess it depends on your definition of upbeat

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2018, 02:08 PM

Mar 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, but there are some pretty intense scenes. My wife didn’t care for it but she’s not much of a sci-fi fan either.

Ohiogal

(40,607 posts)

2. I suppose you could say it had a happy ending

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2018, 02:12 PM

Mar 2018

But overall I found it just a strange, far fetched story.

TubbersUK

(1,517 posts)

3. Somewhat upbeat I would say n/t

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Sun Mar 11, 2018, 02:13 PM

Mar 2018

Fiendish Thingy

(23,257 posts)

4. I don't know if I would use the word upbeat- it's not LaLA Land

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sun Mar 11, 2018, 04:54 PM

Mar 2018

But is a great, genre busting film. To call it Sci-Fi is a bit misleading.

Three of the main characters are from marginalized groups. Two women (one black, the other deaf-mute), and a gay man.

There are political undertones, and some thrilling moments, as well as romance, humor, and even a dance sequence. Great writing, great performances. It deserves its R rating.

I found the ending quite satisfying, unlike films such as No Country For Old Men.

It's a truly great film.

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