And while the bulk of this traditional drama works, it does often fall prey to the heavy - handed traps of addiction dramas. (indiewire.com)
Travers also praises McQueen — who previously helmed the sex addiction drama Shame — for his strong direction, saying 12 Years is «certainly the best thing he's done.» (rollingstone.com)
Shame - This NC - 17 sex addiction drama is well - made, but terribly unpleasant, even if it is built around the most recognized performance of Michael Fassbender's breakout year. (dvdizzy.com)