Film: The shape of water

Reasons for watching it: my general social media circles described this a film about a mute woman who falls in love with a monster, and there was that interesting quote by del Toro about relating to monsters: Monsters are evangelical creatures for me. When I was a kid, monsters made me feel that I could fit somewhere, even if it was... an imaginary place where the grotesque and the abnormal were celebrated and accepted. So I expected it to be pretty and thought-provoking and possibly sexy, and was keen to see it.

Circumstances of watching it: I just managed to squeeze in a date with jack between Valentines' Day when I was babysitting so another couple in our polycule could have a date, and my partners' kid's birthday celebration. So we went out for somewhat rushed, though delicious sushi after work, and then to the cinema.

Verdict: The shape of water is an amazing spectacle.

( detailed review, somewhat spoilery )

I'm extremely glad I saw this on the big screen. I wouldn't recommend it to all, but it was a really memorable experience.