Shame (2011)
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale
Runtime: 101 minutes
Synopsis: A sex addict's carefully cultivated private life falls apart after his sister arrives for an indefinite stay.
Performances: 5/5
Screenplay: 5/5
Editing: 5/5
Cinematography: 5/5
Score/Soundtrack: 5/5
Verdict:
(+) Steve
McQueen is one of the best directors working today and this might be his best
movie to date.
(+) Is a riveting character study of a person trapped in his own addiction, who obviously is ashamed by it but cannot escape it. Also shows how that addiction affected his close surrounding, which is heart-breaking to witness.
(+) The score by Harry Escott is magnificent and adds so much emotion to the narrative.
(+) A masterclass performance by Michael Fassbender, who at the time still knew which projects to pick. Carey Mulligan also does an amazing job as his sister, Sissy.
(+) The cinematography by Sean Bobbitt is breathtaking, and the colour palette used plays such a huge role in setting up the mood.
(+) Contains one of the most beautiful renditions of “New York, New York” ever shown on screen.
(+) The final 10 minutes had me in tears. The very last shot is such a powerful one that will stay with you for a very long time.
(+) Is a riveting character study of a person trapped in his own addiction, who obviously is ashamed by it but cannot escape it. Also shows how that addiction affected his close surrounding, which is heart-breaking to witness.
(+) The score by Harry Escott is magnificent and adds so much emotion to the narrative.
(+) A masterclass performance by Michael Fassbender, who at the time still knew which projects to pick. Carey Mulligan also does an amazing job as his sister, Sissy.
(+) The cinematography by Sean Bobbitt is breathtaking, and the colour palette used plays such a huge role in setting up the mood.
(+) Contains one of the most beautiful renditions of “New York, New York” ever shown on screen.
(+) The final 10 minutes had me in tears. The very last shot is such a powerful one that will stay with you for a very long time.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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