Shame - 8/10

Jeremie 2022-03-17 09:01:04

It's been a long time since I've come across such a depressing film, which contains a lot of pornographic footage, and a bloody scene that made me feel physically and mentally uncomfortable from the inside out. If you like to watch lighthearted movies and long for a good mood when you walk out of the cinema, then this movie is definitely not for you. But even so, this movie is the most profound sex-themed movie I've ever seen.

Michael Fassbender's performance in this film can be described as shocking, although it is too early to conclude that he will be able to get the best actor with this film, but such an outstanding performance can at least guarantee his nomination. There is no doubt that this gentleman is a rising ruthless character, with strength and ambition for this role without reservation. In addition, Carey Mulligan's performance is also very good, and it is very tacit with the male protagonist in the film.

I don't think all audiences will agree with this film, but at least I am deeply impressed by the depth of this film. The man in the film has completely lost himself. What he is afraid of is not his endless desire, but the intimacy between people. The director's subtle handling of the end of the film deeply made me realize the male protagonist's visceral distrust and despair towards women.

The film's ruthless dissection and ugly revelation of human nature reminds me of a quote: If there is a god, god must have left this place a long time ago. . .

View more about Shame reviews

Extended Reading

Shame quotes

  • David: He was crying. He was crying. There were tears coming down his face. I saw it. You made a grown man cry.

  • David: Listen, one more thing. Your hard drive is filthy, all right. We got your computer back. I mean, it is, it is, dirty. I'm talking like hoes, sluts, anal, double anal, penetration, inter racial facial, man. Cream pie. I don't even know what that is. Do you think it was your intern?

    Brandon Sullivan: On my hard drive?

    David: Yeah, someone's fucking with your account, man. And we're blowing our wad in cash, you know? It takes a really really sick fuck to spend all day on that shit.