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      Shame

      NC-17 Released Dec 2, 2011 1 hr. 39 min. Drama List
      79% 230 Reviews Tomatometer 75% 25,000+ Ratings Audience Score Successful and handsome New Yorker Brandon (Michael Fassbender) seems to live an ordinary life, but he hides a terrible secret behind his mask of normalcy: Brandon is a sex addict. His constant need for gratification numbs him to just about everything else. But, when Sissy (Carey Mulligan), Brandon's needy sister, unexpectedly blows into town, crashes at his apartment and invades his privacy, Brandon is finally forced to confront his addiction head-on. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 05 Buy Now

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      Boasting stellar performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, Shame is a powerful plunge into the mania of addiction affliction.

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      Lou M Fassbender is brilliant as always. An interesting movie that truly makes you feel what he's feeling. It's not raunchy or sexy, it heart wrenching and opens the world to understanding others challenges. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review J M Despite a great performance by Fassbender, who almost reveals as much emotionally as he does physically, I found this movie about sex addiction rather tedious and disappointing. It's rated NC-17 and there's no question that this is an appropriate rating. I know a film about this topic probably requires a great deal of nudity to come across authentically, and I wouldn't say the movie exploits the nudity, but it becomes a lot to handle, especially toward the end when Fassbender really begins spiraling out of control. It felt to me that the filmmakers thought they were saying a lot more than they actually were, and when it comes down to the psychology of the whole movie, I can't say I thought it was all that profound. Fassbender shares a strange and uncomfortable relationship with Mulligan, who does all she can with a one-note role. It isn't stated directly, but I came away thinking that his sexual addiction was so strong that it even made him attracted to his own sister, which is why he constantly feels a need to put up a physical distance between them. This film garnered some great notices and reviews, but I ultimately think it was more for the frank and uncensored nature of the movie rather than the content itself. It's very unsettling and I can't say I was ever bored, but I think it fell short of the impact it was trying to achieve. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook) Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review æ­» z Great movie, Fassbender is such a marvelous actor. Awesome character development. Superb ?"Drama"? Perfectly depicts addictive and suicidal behavior. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review David W Shame does well by tackling a racy subject artistically without being gratuitous in its portrayal of erotic imagery. The story and characters are engaging and portrayed masterfully by two talented leads. I would like to have seen more exploration of the psychology behind the pair, but on the whole, this was an enjoyable film I would definitely watch again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Letícia R Eu acho maravilhoso o fato de como a série envolve a gente o tempo todo, como a mistura de comédia e drama é completamente equilibrada. É simplesmente maravilhosa. Mas tenho que dizer uma coisa: no Brasil falamos PORTUGUÊS! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/23 Full Review Peter J Terribly sad but incredibly acted, this film is one of the best I have seen. I feel it is a representation of what so many go through behind the scenes of daily life, battling an addiction that has never been easier to access. You feel for the character yet dislike him at the same time. It is an accurate depiction of the bleakness of New York, especially among the lonely. Recommend to the highest degree. Yes there is a lot of nudity, but in no way is it arousing or unnecessary - it is a rare case of being integral to the plot. Fassbender should be praised for his performance and bravery in tackling this subject with such vulnerability. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Wendy Ide Times (UK) Follows an arc familiar from numerous other films that deal with the theme of addiction — an accelerated freefall towards rock bottom followed by self-awareness and a hint of redemption. Oct 28, 2022 Full Review Noah Berlatsky The Atlantic Shame is, indeed, a perfect distillation of the suffering-guy archetype. Aug 28, 2019 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Cleverly written and beautifully portrayed, Shame is a sensitive look at sex and addiction we've rarely seen before in film. Rated: A+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz There's no doubting that it's artfully shot, but its lack of dialogue and challengingly languorous pacing will be patience-testing for many. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 18, 2023 Full Review Wael Khairy The Cinephile Fix Steve McQueen’s painful cinematic display of loneliness in the city features acting of the highest caliber. Mar 31, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Steve McQueen’s Shame takes a nonjudgmental and uncompromising view on sex addiction. Rated: 4/4 Mar 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Successful and handsome New Yorker Brandon (Michael Fassbender) seems to live an ordinary life, but he hides a terrible secret behind his mask of normalcy: Brandon is a sex addict. His constant need for gratification numbs him to just about everything else. But, when Sissy (Carey Mulligan), Brandon's needy sister, unexpectedly blows into town, crashes at his apartment and invades his privacy, Brandon is finally forced to confront his addiction head-on.
      Director
      Steve McQueen
      Executive Producer
      Tessa Ross, Robert Walak, Peter Hampden, Tim Haslam
      Screenwriter
      Steve McQueen, Abi Morgan
      Distributor
      Fox Searchlight
      Production Co
      See-Saw Films
      Rating
      NC-17 (Some Explicit Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 2, 2011, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 1, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $4.0M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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