Movie: Shame
Release Date: November 2011
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale
When since sex was something to be ashamed of? Never! On the flipside, a sex addict’s life can be dreadful, overbearing and shameful. Filled with rage, anger and lust, Shame takes you to a dark place where sex entangles Brandon (Michael Fassbender) in its sticky web. This is a portrait of a man, who thinks he can fill the emptiness inside by having physical sexual encounters void of any romance.
Michael Fassbender is perfect. He takes on the role of a sex addict who fears companionship and lacks emotions. He is often alone, and when he is surrounded by company, he is normally in them. We are introduced to little characters in this film. However, he is visited by a woman we later assume to be his estranged sister, Sissy (Carey Mulligan). Tension is present, as he sees Sissy as a burden in his home. Furthermore is broken herself.
The film suggests no help for Brandon, although toward the end, he moves somewhat in the direction of being able to care for another human being. For him, that involves being able to care for himself, despite the truth that he feels unworthy to be known. This is a great act of film-making and acting-RE
Shame was far from shameful receiving an 8.5/10.
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