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Shame Movie Review

Name: Shame Movie Review
Item: Shame
Rating: 3.5
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " Shame"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 40 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 13-01-2012

Genre: Drama

Similar To: Lying And Stealing, Tupperware Unsealed, First Cow, Somewhere Beautiful

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CAST & CREW

Ranvir Shorey

Anusha Bose

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Director:

Anusha Bose

Screenplay Writer:

Anusha Bose

Supporting Actor:

Ranvir Shorey

Swara Bhasker

Tara Sharma Saluja

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Shame Click to look into! >> Read More... is an erotic drama written and directed by Steve McQueen Terence Steven McQueen was born in Indiana and had >> Read More... . Abi Morgan has co-written the script for this film. Iain Canning Iain Canning is an Oscar-winning, 36 years old Bri >> Read More... and Emile Sherman Emile Sherman is an Australian film producer. He w >> Read More... are the co-producers of this film. This film is distributed under the banner of Momentum Pictures. Sean Bobbitt Sean Bobbitt is a renowned British Cinematographer >> Read More... is the cinematographer, while Joe Walker is the editor of the film. This film stars Michael Fassbender Michael Fassbender is a London based actor of Germ >> Read More... and Carey Mulligan Carey Mulligan is a young English actress. She is >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes James Badge Dale James Badge Dale is the professional name of James >> Read More... , Nicole Beharie, Alex Mannette, Lucy Walters, etc. The film got a theatrical release on 13 January 2012.

Plot

Brandon Sullivan is a corporate executive in New York City, living a rather complicated life with his twisted desires. However, when his sister Sissy, who happens to be a lounge singer, overextends her stay, things become rather complicated for him.

Star Performances

Following a remarkable debut with ‘Hunger,’ Steve McQueen does the unconventional with ‘Shame.’ He is not at all hesitant in showing the dark sides of sex addiction, and he is brave enough in his attempt.

Michael Fassbender as the horny corporate rancho only proves his versatility in almost any role imaginable. He is ably supported by Carey Mulligan, who compliments the character of Brandon with her performance as Sissy.

Analysis

A gentleman once mentioned, “If you want to show something not acceptable publicly, either do it without hesitation or don’t do it all.’ It seems Steve McQueen took the former a bit too seriously.

However, for all its profanity, ‘Shame’ is surprisingly a good mix of both emotions and erotica. The story is of a corporate guy, who is excessively addicted to sex and likes to keep it that way. The only trouble with him is the unexpected arrival of his sister, who has her troubles to sort out.

With a slick runtime, Steve McQueen makes the best of his plot and refuses to hold himself back. Those who like clean, family entertainers may find this rather unsettling. However, if you are strictly for the artwork, irrespective of its intensity, this film is more than a welcome surprise.

The acting performances are also top-notch. Michael Fassbender as Brandon only goes on to prove why he is the go-to choice for such unconventional roles. Carey Mulligan as his sister Sissy gives her best as a vulnerable, depressed lounge singer who fears rejection. Amongst the other actors, James Badge Dale as Brandon’s ‘partner in crime’ David packs a solid punch.

What's There?

Brilliant direction and writing by Steve McQueen
Great performances from Michael Fassbender & Carey Mulligan

What's Not There?

Excessive profanity in some scenes
Minor glitches in the editing

Verdict

‘Shame’ is the classic example of how appearances can be deceptive. It packages itself as an unapologetic erotica. However, the more you explore this film, the more you understand the deeper message of the film. If you have a knack for watching something unconventional, go for this one.

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