With directorGuillermo del Toro’s fairy taleThe Shape of Waternow playing in select theaters, I recently sat down with the brilliant filmmakerfor an exclusive video interview. He talked about when he knewThe Shape of Waterwould be such a special film, why he set the film in 1962, what he learned from early screenings, how he managed to make the movie for under $20 million dollars, what will be on the Blu-ray, why he refused to do a commentary for the first time, and a lot more. In addition, he talked about some of his new additions at hisBleak House(which is where he houses his incredible collection of props, posters, and movie memorabilia).
If you haven’t seen any ofThe Shape of Watertrailers, the film was written by del Toro andVanessa Taylorand takes place in 1962 America against the backdrop of the Cold War. The fantastic film starsSally Hawkinsas Elisa, a lonely and mute cleaning woman who works in a high-security government laboratory, where a new specimen has just arrived: a mysterious Fish Man, played byDoug Jonesin full makeup. Matters are complicated when Elisa strikes up a friendly relationship with the Fish Man, only to seeMichael Shannon’sterrifying security expert treat the creature like a wild animal, abuse and all. The movie also starsOctavia Spencer,Richard Jenkins, andMichael Stuhlbarg.
I’ve seen a lot of movies this year andThe Shape of Wateris one of the best. Strongly recommended. For more on the film you canread Brian Formo’s review.
Check out what Guillermo del Toro had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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