Shame (2011)

Shame (2011) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie

Director: Steve McQueen

Rating: NC-17

Running Time: 99 min.

Synopsis: An outwardly ordinary man must come to terms with his inner compulsions in this powerful drama from filmmaker Steve McQueen. Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a successful businessman in his early thirties who lives in New York. To most around him, Brandon seems cool and introverted, but inside he is wrestling with a powerful sexual appetite; he's obsessed with pornography and prefers short-term relationships with women that allow him to keep the world at arm's length. The grim routine of Brandon's life is upended when his sister Sissy (Carey Mulligan) stops by for an extended visit without prior notice. While Brandon is reserved, Sissy is an outgoing and flashy musician, and she doesn't seem to care about her brother's need for privacy. When Sissy forces Brandon to look closely at his life, he comes to understand the circumstances that made him the man he is today as his veneer of calm begins to crack. Shame won the Firpresci Award (presented by the International Federation of Film Critics) at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.

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  • Jan 25, 2012 12:30 pm

    Steve said: D

    What a disappointment! I'd rate it with a full set of Ts - tedious, turgid twaddle.

  • Feb 03, 2012 05:15 pm

    bitchstolemyremote said: A

    Although Michael Fassbender is not in awards contention, I would argue that the film itself is quite strong beyond the single performance. For full review, check out b*tchstolemyremote dot com

  • Feb 05, 2013 06:33 pm

    Wesley said: A

    This will be a film that it difficult to watch, for most people. Though, it addresses a common issue, which is seldom studied. Truly excellent & Brave performance by Michael Fassbender. Roger Ebert's 2nd favorite film of 2011.

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