Shame – Review

Posted by Josh Barry | Published on February 19, 2012

Review of: Shame

Cinema review:: Josh Barry

Reviewed by: Josh Barry

Rating:: 4

On February 19, 2012

Last modified:February 20, 2012

Summary:

Beautifully filmed and superbly acted this is a brave, moody and unflinching look into human addiction.

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Plot summary:

Brandon is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control. From director Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.

Acting:

Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan are both genuinely fantastic. Fassbender possibly plays his best part thus far and Mulligan makes a small role seem like a much bigger and bolder one.

Film Techniques:

I absolutely love how close Steve McQueen (director) gets you to the story and this is shown in the way he uses the camera and cinematography. You are always just over there shoulders watching and listening with great suspense. Wonderfully long shots, great use of camera angles and techniques, the movie looks like one big picture perfect photo album. Great lighting with lots of dull blues and greens make the mood of the film very effective. McQueen is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the director arena.