Azul Magia
Azul Magia

Movie spotlight

Azul Magia

2017
Movie
74 min
Spanish

Moises goes to the forest in search of a fruit that will heal his sick mother. During his search he encounters a strange girl who promises to help in exchange of protection from an evil monster haunting her.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic87
Google Users86%
Director: Guillermo del ToroGenres: Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a secret government laboratory during the Cold War, a lonely custodian forms a unique friendship with a captured amphibious creature. As their bond deepens, she uncovers the horrifying truth about the creature's origins and the cruel intentions of the scientists who hold it captive. She devises a daring plan to save her unusual friend from a terrible fate.

Critical Reception

The Shape of Water was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its direction, performances, visual style, and emotional depth. It garnered numerous accolades, becoming a major awards contender.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant fairy tale for adults.

  • Brings to life a unique and captivating love story with masterful direction.

  • Praised for its strong performances, particularly from Sally Hawkins.

Google audience: Audiences particularly loved the film's unique premise, its blend of fantasy and romance, and the strong emotional core. Many highlighted the enchanting visual design and the touching central relationship.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design. Also won Golden Globe Awards for Best Director and Best Original Score, and numerous other awards.

Fun Fact

Guillermo del Toro conceived the idea for the film over a decade prior to its production but struggled to find a studio willing to finance a story about a mute woman falling in love with a fish-man.

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