Mike B Such a great humanist movie! The two principal actors convey to us the viewer a depth and personal change over the years. I was more and more enraptured with the two actors as the movie went on. It has subtle interwoven themes - overcoming obstacles, doing what you love, being happy with what you have. This is both gritty and romantic. It has a warmth that is sadly lacking in many films today. In many ways it is a striking and original film. There are still stories out there that are worth being told and this is one!

Kris Blur Words are too pale to describe this. The film is an emotional masterpiece in every way. The two of them nailed it with acting! A touching story and something well worth seeing.10000/10000 Highly recommend to anyone who needs some spiritual enlightenment.Thank you Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins for making this believable and so touching. Thank you!

lmbelt-50143 Few films have moved me this much. Few have inspired me to write a review. Sally Hawkins is simply amazing. She should, but will not, win the Academy Award for Best Actress (The Shape of water). That said, her performance her eis even greater! Think Brando in "On the Waterfront," Streep in "Sophie's Choice," Olivier in "Othello," Stanwyck in "Stella Dallas." Sally's performance puts her in that select company. Then there is Ethan Hawke. What a remarkable performance in a low key, unglamorous role. Possibly his best ever. Understated yet remarkable. Few movies move me like "Maudie" did. "Random Harvest," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "A Very Long Engagement," "Field of Dreams" and now this jewel. Do not let it slip past you.

Red_Identity I think Sally Hawkins was great in this year's The Shape of Water. I understand why she's getting attention for it and I think she would be a fine nominee. But really, there's no question in my mind that it's her performance in Maudie that is the much more impressive overall. She gives a career-best turn here, a completely internal performance that could have been all showy, broad theatrics had a lesser actress gotten the part. She's absolutely amazing and in a fair world would be getting nominated (if not winning) for this work. Ethan Hawke is also fantastic, showing that he can really shine in character parts like this.