Review of Shame (2011) by Patrick A — 25 Aug 2012

Disturbing view of addiction, beautifully interpreted by Fassbender. Tons of emotion and rawness, mixed with sadness. Great watch.

This review of Shame (2011) was written by Patrick A on 25 Aug 2012.

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