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Originally Posted by DeanFL
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OK. Here's my list of the Best movies seen that are out now and IMO very worthy to see:
- Jumanji... a fun flick for the family and adults/seniors. Top pick
- Greatest Showman... PT Barnum, with Hugh Jackman - a musical and really good.
- The Post... Spielberg/Hanks/Streep - Outstanding all around.
- Darkest Hour... Britain and Churchill and background of beginning of WWII - GREAT acting
- Star Wars... very good for buffs and non-buffs.
- All The Money in the World... JP Getty historical of handling the kidnapping of grandson - ex acting too.
- Last Flag Flying... interesting, captivating, funny, and sad.
- Lady Bird...quirky, odd storyline, but quite worthy.
- Shape of Water... same as above.
- Three Billboards... same.
- I, Tonya... same.
The MOST disappointing movie -despite star power hype and supposed interesting storyline> 'Downsizing' with Matt Damon...
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Well, my curosity got me and yesterday I saw The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri. When I said 3 Billboards previews with Francis McDormand reminded me of the Coen Bros movie they didn't make, I couldn't be more right. Even to the point of having a terrible ending just like No Country for Old Men. I was watching trying to decide if I would rate it a 9 or 10, probably going with a 9 since the profanity was too over-the-top. Then the film ended with no ending, what made it worse was there was an ending sitting right there. When Dixon turned in the DNA if they had just changed the outcome of the test they would ended the film with a great ending. So with the ending they presented in the film I'll give it an 8.
The real surprise was The Shape of Water, even though I love Sideways and watched it 30 times, I have to say The Shape of Water is the best film since Forest Gump. If you're a person who can go to a film that is unbelievable, such as Forest Gump, and sit there and believe the film for two hours, then go see The Shape of Water. I predict it will be the next TNT or whatever network, weekend movie that they will repeat 3 or 4 times in a day such as Forest Gump, or Seven or Silence of the Lambs. It's the kind of film even though you know the outcome, you can watch over and over. It will probably become a great DVD gift for someone who hasn't seen the film.
The Shape of Water is science fiction, fantansy, a spy movie, a intense thriller, a love story, it has everything wrapped up into one. I knew Sally Hawkins was great from her role as the sister to Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine, and Richard Jenkins has always been a favorite ever since he played the father in Six Feet Under and Michael Shannon is the meanest SOB in every role he plays. If Sally Hawkins, who doesn't say a word in the whole film since she is mute, doesn't win Best Actress then I know there is something wrong in Hollywood. 10 Stars and I would give 11 if I could.