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DirectorD says...
9 years ago
Very adult themes and definitely not for everyone. Excellent acting, direction and script. The nonverbal communication in this film is heavy, exquisite and on point. Michael Fassbender is wonderful and so is Carey Mulligan as per usual. It is so sad. I barely have words for it. Everything is urgent and precarious all the time. The characters make you wonder what their back story is, what drives them, what propels them in to shameful acts and acute sadness. It is deeply saddening that there are people that we know and love that have to endure this level of pain and find no solace in the ones who love them. I would say that it is worth a watch. This movie examines very adult themes and is not for everyone. It is very RAW and honest in its voyeuristic approach having us share in the shame by our limited point of view. Again excellent direction. The dynamic between siblings is tenuous and a little disturbing to say the least. Definitely worth at least one watch if you are up for it and very open-minded.
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kayak says...
12 years ago
Convincing masterpiece.
You can feel the shame.
Fassbender was awesome.
Agree, lifestyle like in American Psycho. But in shame he is destroying his mind and his body step by step.
The german protagonist will have a great future in Hollywood.
OK. He already appeared in big flicks.
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klti says...
10 years ago
This movie was pretty raw, in that it barely bothered with dialog or plot, but went straight for emotions and desires. It is well done on a technical level (some great shots there), and the acting by the always adorable Carey Mulligan and especially by Michael Fassbender were absolutely amazing. I'm not sure if I will watch it again, but I will definitely check out McQueens other work.
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1treehillbilly says...
12 years ago
Zag2me - you are spot on. I was thinking exactly the same regarding your comparison with American Psycho. Of course Shame has a completely different story and is the better film. The score is amazing. First see Michael Fassbender in Fish Tank and he has come on leaps and bounds...i will watch his career closely from now on.
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jba9 says...
3 years ago
Boring and predictable... nothing else more.
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mroffbeat says...
2 years ago
Amazing, deep and disturbing .. Clearly both characters have an unspoken broken background
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Narate says...
2 years ago
>"Are you with someone? Does he go down on you? I do... That's what I like to do."

Man, looks like sex addiction is exhausting and takes an emotional toll on some people. Michael Fassbender's performance is so good in this and his portrayal of disgust and pain feels pretty real. It's a little hard to describe this movie but I definitely recommend it.
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nmahoney416 says...
6 years ago
Not an easy watch but worth it to see an amazing performance from Michael Fassbender.
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1010011011 says...
12 years ago
:-|

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This movie rated itself
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Ultrajante says...
6 years ago
what a fucking waste of time and money
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moonkodi says...
7 years ago
The whole movie is a blurry experience. Nothing defined. Verging on pointless. The portrayal of the character wasn't right. I'm no sex addict expert. I've met a few self proclaimed ones who were just ego driven narcissists. I've worked with one who was a messed up pervert who by now has probably destroyed his family and life. Who was the guy in this movie? Promiscuous? Some sexual nomad from bar to bar?
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bsrbara says...
4 years ago
Outstanding performance by Michael Fassbender. It's a **shame** it didn't get the recognition it deserved by the Academy.
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Khawlah says...
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5 years ago
His sobbing near the end never fails to break my heart. Gets me every time . He’s like a little kid. I want to hug him and give him the life he wants. Free from all pain. :cry:
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birdcages says...
3 years ago
echoing abby seltzer in the art of psychiatry article she wrote—the portrayal of personality disorders and addiction are poignant and were handled with care but shown in their entirety. carey mulligan's embodiment of a bpd sufferer is authentic and disturbing, particularly the hysterical anguish she expresses more than once and her repeated boundary pushing. i'm not necessarily a fan of fassbender's given the accusations of domestic assault in his past, but his talent as an actor is undeniable. a lot of this movie depended on the cast's ability to convey emotional weight and full-bodied personalities despite giving very little insight to anyone's backstory or history, and no one falls short of that.
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