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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 30, 2011
Pros: Great performance from Fassbender, beautiful cinematography
Cons: The script feels at least somewhat shallow and ambiguous.
Summary: While films have long been willing to explore the realms of addiction (particularly when it comes to alchohol and drugs), few have dared to tread the ground covered by Steve McQueen’s Shame – the plight of the sex addict. I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2012
Pros: It's so cold, yet not boring
Cons: Depressing as hell
Summary: Shame is the kind of movie that gets all kinds of critical praise, wins various awards, and leaves most viewers wondering why in the hell somebody would like such a miserable story. This stars Michael Fassbender as a sex addict who is unable to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 10, 2012
Pros: Strong performances, interesting subject matter, sexual content managed efficiently.
Cons: Character background left unexplored.
Summary: Michael Fassbender’s stock has risen quickly with me. Fassbender first came to my attention with an excellent performance in the otherwise mediocre Centurion. Since that time, it seems he ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2012
Pros: Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan are great. Some impressive camerawork and editing.
Cons: Oh my, the subject matter is difficult.
Summary: WARNING: While not explicit, per se…this review does touch on some subject matter some folks might simply not want to read about. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but there’s no way to review the movie otherwise, in my ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 26, 2011
Pros: Bleak a film as it is, you can't turn away.
Cons: Good but not great, Heavy handed and slow.
Summary: I'm going to temper the enthusiasm for writer director Steve McQueen's addiction drama "Shame." It's a GOOD film but not a GREAT film. Let me try and paint you a picture so you know where I'm coming from here. Like some indie films, Shame suffers from a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 2011
Pros: The nitty gritty of sex addiction
Cons: (Sound of wind blowing)
Summary: Brandon (Michael Fassbender) lives in New York City, alone, at the beginning of this film. He has some sort of corporate job (possibly involving marketing) and a sex addiction that just won't quit. He even uses his work computer to surf porn ... read more
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