Steve McQueen's Shame is one of the most masterfully constructed films I've witnessed. It is raw in every sense of the word. This film is often referred to as a "sex film" simply because of the NC-17 rating. While it is graphic, it's always in service of conveying the main theme. Sean Bobbitt's cinematography is remarkable. Not only is it beautiful to look at, it's also packed with deep symbolism. The dialogue is so enriching. Michael Fassbender was phenomenal. I feel like no one talks about him anymore. He's such an underrated talent and this is his best performance. Carey Mulligan was excellent as well. Shame is about the weight of addiction and how easily it can seep it's way into all aspects of life.
Review of Shame
