Shame (2011)

Shame: Directed by Steve McQueen. With Michael Fassbender, Lucy Walters, Mari-Ange Ramirez, James Badge Dale. A sex addict’s carefully cultivated private life falls apart after his sister arrives for an indefinite stay.

“Mental Illness done with an outsider looking in. The trauma in their childhood must have been great for these two to suffer what the viewer is witnessing. Any addiction is difficult to watch. I was exhausted after watching this film. Like a hunter Brandonu0026#39;s thirst could never be quenched. He is existing not living. There are so many facets to this fim that are interesting: the boss Davidu0026#39;s ability to have a family and indulge in sex on the side, peopleu0026#39;s willingness to go to a bar and have sex with a stranger and then go on with their lives, unaffected. Yet Brandon, with no ties to anyone, is smoldering and suffocating in the weight of his obsession. A good study in human behavior. I donu0026#39;t like sex in film for sensationalism but the sex in this film was like another character, the antagonist.”