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The Shape of Water #TheToiBoxOfWords #film #review

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It’s been a while since I’ve done a movie review so I didn’t even bother trying to write it down. I simply went straight to YouTube.

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So, here’s a movie that people will either get or not. For that matter, some people probably won’t even give it a try, but I can’t blame them. This is a weird movie. Still, I enjoyed it; after getting over the initial shock of what was happening in front of me…

I don’t think I’m doing a good job of expressing how I really feel about this movie. It’s best you watch the review. If you want to skip a semi-spoiler I provide, watch the video in the YouTube browser so you can access the skip link.

In any case, I gave this movie a 4 ½ of 5 stars (bumping up to five because I’ve never really done halves before).

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What Happened to Monday? #TheToiBoxOfWords #film #review

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I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been watching much TV or movies lately, and I definitely haven’t had time to prepare any videos. I don’t even really have time to post this, but here I go. In lieu of an actual review, I’m simply sharing the line-by-line notes I usually link to. These are the thoughts that pass through my mind as I’m watching a movie. They don’t always make sense, but are always entertaining. They shouldn’t have any spoilers either.

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So here are my thoughts.

Excited to see the actress from the original “Girl with the Dragon tattoo” movie.

Dull intro credits.

Climate change, overpopulation, genetically modified crops, mutated babies.

Child Allocation Act.

Ah, Glen Close.

Love Willem Defoe. Great when he’s great. Awesomely bad when he’s bad.

Sunday- smart business look, seems sweet. It begins.

Nothing like ripping a child from a mother’s hand.

The doorman is on to them

Saturday looks like trouble.

Thursday goes first.

Nope, I was wrong. Thursday is the troublemaker, but sometimes that’s good.

What happens to one happens to them all… That’s sad.

Monday is the brave one.

Monday- the big day.

She’s short and he’s tall.

Monday is off the grid.

Friday is the smart one.

Tuesday- two outside at once.

Jerry is more than just a d*ck.

The flirtatious guard; a possible ally.

No need to kill the only other black person in the movie. Cliché. Bad writing.

These chicks are scrappy.

Wednesday- no need to pretend anymore.

Wednesday is cool, a little jumpy, but cool.

I really like Wednesday right now.

That was freak’n awesome!

She’d totally be dead or paralyzed.

There’s always a ghetto. Fight the power.

Thursday is not what she seems. I like her more now.

Dang.

The guard was seeing Monday?

I could do without this scene. It’s not vital to the story. Just fulfills some people’s need for nudity.

Thursday- three left; Monday is alive?

Yep, Monday.

Well, at least Saturday got in one good adventure.

Turns out, Friday was the sweet one.

He really cares about Monday.

Of course, the plan was a lie. At least it’s not soylent green.

Monday is not what she seems either.

Two of them in one big ballroom! 😀

That’s messed up.

Gonna check it out?

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Okja & Moana #review + Curious #Question 2

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So, I didn’t make it out to the theater this month, but that means that I have notes for both movies I’m reviewing. Please consider checking out those notes. This month I reviewed a family/kid film and a modern adult action/adventure.

If anyone is interested in my experience of watching Okja, click here to see my notes.

If anyone is interested in my experience of watching Moana, click here to see my notes.

You can watch this video on YouTube to leave a comment, like it, and or subscribe to my channel.

So, have you seen either of these movies?
What did you think of them?
Any movie review suggestions?
Want to offer your two cents on my curious question?
Go visit that page and join the discussion.

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