The Tragedy of Macbeth
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
- Released: 2021-12-25
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Thrillers, War
- Stars: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson, Corey Hawkins, Moses Ingram, Harry Melling, Ralph Ineson, Alex Hassell, Brian Thompson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Miles Anderson, Max Baker, James Udom, Ethan Hutchison, Jacob McCarthy, Matt Helm, Scott Subiono, Lucas Barker, Nancy Daly, Robert Gilbert, Richard Short, Kathryn Hunter, T.K. Weaver, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Wayne T. Carr, Edward Headington, Tim Oakes, Peter Janov, Madison Randolph, Phil DiGennaro, Bertie Carvel, Stephen Root, Jefferson Mays, Olivia Washington, Susan James Berger, Ledger Fuller
- Director: Joel Coen
Comments
- chatwithmichaelmac - 30 August 2022
Exquisite. Breathtaking. Perfect.
I have seen every film version of Macbeth and many a stage production over the decades, of varying standards. Even the best of these can't hold a torch to this magnificent achievement from Joel Coen.
Frances McDormand's interpretation of the role of Lady Macbeth is simply stunning. I've never seen anything like it.
Denzel Washington, is also but differently, awe-inspiring.
The sets brilliantly match the acting. The intelligent research into how this would play out demonstrates a director in full control of a vision not seen before, as it does a cast that brings this play to its audience in an almost other-worldly way.
The cinematography wraps the whole production in glorious and unexpected ways. The treatment of the witches is truly something to behold as is the final scene featuring the King's crown - I won't spoil it.
Framing the moody black and white setting with a single colour at the beginning and the end is yet another genius move.
This is glorious stuff!
