Review of Shame (2011) by Joanna N — 04 Feb 2014

A brutal movie to enjoy but an easy movie to appreciate.

This review of Shame (2011) was written by Joanna N on 04 Feb 2014.

Shame has generally received positive reviews.

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Love the cast, but shamed to say it lacked the magnetism to pull you in. It revolves around sex, how could it be such a miss…

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By Andrew Tracy (8) for Cinema Scope (405) on 08 Nov 2017

The real shame in all this is the misuse of Fassbender, who acts his stillborn role with fierce intensity and a flagellant's dedication…

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Interesting thematic, the directing by McQueen is great, and so it is Fassbender's acting. Loved the ending…

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