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Shame

Synopsis

An outwardly ordinary man must come to terms with his inner compulsions in this powerful drama from filmmaker Steve McQueen. Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a successful businessman in his early thirties who lives in New York. To most around him, Brandon seems cool and introverted, but inside he is wrestling with a powerful sexual appetite; he's obsessed with pornography and prefers short-term relationships with women that allow him to keep the world at arm's length. The grim routine of Brandon's life is...more

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4.0

Dave White Profile

Orgasm addict seeks whatever.

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3.0

Grae Drake Profile

Not a great date movie.

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Other Critics

4.0

72 out of 100 Metascore®

Generally favorable reviews

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For Families

17

not for kids

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Shame by TSelz
Watching someone who is completely shut down emotionally is like watching paint dry. Very slow and boring, with a couple of good shots. Overall, not worth...

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A Masterpiece (and Incredibly Unsexy) by Rendezvous
I really pity the viewers who came to Shame looking for a sexy movie (Fassbender? Sex addict? Sounds hot!) because dear lord it was brilliant in how...

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