'Shame' happens to be one of the best films i've watched this year. I've seen 'Hunger' and I like Steve McQueen's perspective. I find it original, artistic, daring, different. I've also followed most of Michael Fassbender's filmography. He is a brilliant actor. In this case he's McQueen's muse (Abi Morgan's as well). 'Shame' seems to have been made just for him.
Brandon is a character that fits pretty well on Fassbender's acting abilities. He's an accomplished business man, living in a modern apartment in New York, enjoying the respect and company of his colleagues but has a secret addiction. Sex. Whenever an action becomes an addiction, destruction is the next step. That's where Sissy, his sister, appears. Besides the disruption of his 'normal' life she brings up some more issues that make both of their lives even more uncomfortable. Carey Mulligan is absolutely great in this supporting role and has revealed an also beautiful voice talent, which you might have already realized from the official trailer.The story moves smooth, unveiling the character's traits and flaws and also makes some nice setback play towards the end, in a dramatical way. Paying you, really, off in the end! There was all this fuss about nudity and sexual intercourse that never in this film became disturbing. Not at all. It depicted the life of the protagonist but never stamped him. You get to see the edgy point of addiction and you can put it beside any other kind of addiction there is. The dialogs are small and every-day-life awkward, smart, witty, surprisingly brave and strong. Once again, Steve McQueen manages to show emotions and pass it to the audience. The nods, the looks, body language, you just know. No need to explain.
Even though it's a UK funded movie, it was filmed in New York, after a wonderful scene/location selection. From the modern apartment, with the industrial view, to the streets and nightlife of the city. You get the chance to live there for a while. Besides Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' song, Harry Escott composed some beautiful pieces for this film, while various artists appear in the musical background like Blondie, Chet Baker and Howlin' Wolf.
I'd suggest it to every adult mind.
Brandon is a character that fits pretty well on Fassbender's acting abilities. He's an accomplished business man, living in a modern apartment in New York, enjoying the respect and company of his colleagues but has a secret addiction. Sex. Whenever an action becomes an addiction, destruction is the next step. That's where Sissy, his sister, appears. Besides the disruption of his 'normal' life she brings up some more issues that make both of their lives even more uncomfortable. Carey Mulligan is absolutely great in this supporting role and has revealed an also beautiful voice talent, which you might have already realized from the official trailer.The story moves smooth, unveiling the character's traits and flaws and also makes some nice setback play towards the end, in a dramatical way. Paying you, really, off in the end! There was all this fuss about nudity and sexual intercourse that never in this film became disturbing. Not at all. It depicted the life of the protagonist but never stamped him. You get to see the edgy point of addiction and you can put it beside any other kind of addiction there is. The dialogs are small and every-day-life awkward, smart, witty, surprisingly brave and strong. Once again, Steve McQueen manages to show emotions and pass it to the audience. The nods, the looks, body language, you just know. No need to explain.
Even though it's a UK funded movie, it was filmed in New York, after a wonderful scene/location selection. From the modern apartment, with the industrial view, to the streets and nightlife of the city. You get the chance to live there for a while. Besides Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' song, Harry Escott composed some beautiful pieces for this film, while various artists appear in the musical background like Blondie, Chet Baker and Howlin' Wolf.
I'd suggest it to every adult mind.