Films Of 2012 - No. 2
Films Of 2012 - No. 2 Shame (Dir. Steve McQueen) Michael Fassbender has slowly built a reputation as a very talented performer from stand out performances in blockbusters (Prometheus, X-Men First Class) to critically praised work in independent films (Fish Tank, Hunger). He's one of the most sought after actors in the world right now (take a look at his upcoming projects if you don't believe me) and his staggering performance in Shame is a magnificent showcase of his talents. Fassbender plays Brandon, a handsome, successful young man living in New York. Behind this seemingly idyllic lifestyle, Brandon harbours a secret sex addiction which has control of his personal and social life. One night stands, a wealth of explicit material and a strict routine have given his life a sense of structure and discipline. This lifestyle is disrupted by the arrival of his sister Sissy who brings her own troubles to Brandon's doorstep. Shame is a devastating glimpse of a m...