WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:02.800 --> 00:00:05.860 Is The Shape of Water a monster romance? 00:00:08.540 --> 00:00:12.280 "He sees me as I am." 00:00:12.280 --> 00:00:15.320 Indeed -- and it's way too mature for kids. 00:00:15.320 --> 00:00:17.240 [monster slams against tank] 00:00:17.240 --> 00:00:22.840 Set in the 1960s, this dark sci-fi fantasy focuses on a lonely woman who befriends a 00:00:22.840 --> 00:00:25.660 strange creature in the government lab where she works. 00:00:25.660 --> 00:00:31.449 "This may very well be the most sensitive asset ever to be housed in this facility." 00:00:31.449 --> 00:00:32.520 Sound intriguing? 00:00:32.520 --> 00:00:35.680 Well, here's the catch: It's super violent. 00:00:35.680 --> 00:00:42.730 We're talking bloody stabbings, torture, brutal fights, and plenty of jump scares. 00:00:42.730 --> 00:00:47.980 Then there's the full-frontal nudity, plus masturbation and a supernatural sex scene. 00:00:47.980 --> 00:00:52.810 As for language, expect some F-bombs, the S-word, and more. 00:00:52.810 --> 00:00:54.160 "Sit down!" 00:00:54.160 --> 00:00:59.740 Despite the shocking content, this is actually a sweet story about sympathy, compassion, and love. 00:00:59.740 --> 00:01:04.260 "When he looks at me, he does not know how I am incomplete." 00:01:04.620 --> 00:01:08.660 Common Sense says The Shape of Water is OK for teens 16 and up. 00:01:09.180 --> 00:01:13.100 For more age-appropriate media picks, visit us at commonsense.org.