Review of Shame (2011) by Matt B — 10 Apr 2015
A very contemporary and powerful piece that packs a truly potent punch. The film follows a man with a scary sex addiction and how his lifestyle spirals out of his control when his sister arrives at his house for an indefinite stay.
You will find yourself questioning what you are watching due to the frequent graphic content and the always sombre and bleak mood accompanied by an atmospheric piano backing track. You would not watch this film if you are looking to be cheered up or if you wanted a romantic film because this is a hard hitting provocative film that cannot be forgotten.
Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan are on top form as brother and sister and have really believable on screen chemistry and Michael steals the film with a creepy Oscar worthy performance. This is a film that stays with you after you watch it because it is a sex fuelled and emotionally charged and clamps you down and will not let up. Overall it is an emotional rollercoaster that is not for the faint of heart.
This review of Shame (2011) was written by Matt B on 10 Apr 2015.
Shame has generally received positive reviews.
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