Shame

Shame, is the second collaboration between Director Steve McQueen and actor Michael Fassbender after 2008's Hunger and it is brilliant. Shame tells the story of Brandon Sullivan, a sex addict living alone in New York City. Brandon seems to have his addiction under control, his co-workers suspect nothing, he has a routine, he is seemingly content. When his younger sister Sissy (Carey Mulligan) arrives uninvited, his world is completely turned upside down.

There are some disturbing elements to the film, as is to be expected. It is a film about addiction, but unlike a drug addiction, Brandon's addiction is something people tend to be skeptical of, myself included! But Shame really tells the story of sex addiction in a way that allows us to understand it and to realize it does actually exist.

Fassbender is brilliant in this role but my only criticism is the minor detail included that he lived in Ireland as a child. I felt that was included because he could not quite master the American accent. He is one of my favorite actors at the moment but this is his second performance that he has failed to shake off his Kerry accent which is a pity as I can see it being something that may hold him back in the future.

Besides that, I would definitely recommend Shame. In a season I've found to be lacking in films that live up to their reputations, Shame is a must see. It's sad yet hopeful, tragic but funny at times. You will probably walk away from the theater feeling like you've done something bad and you won't want to look anyone you watched it with in the eye for an hour or so but besides that you'll have a great time!

Also Michael Fassbender does full frontal....a lot.