The Tragedy of Macbeth
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Synopsis
A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
Cast
- Denzel Washington
- Bertie Carvel
- Alex Hassell
- Frances McDormand
- Corey Hawkins
- Harry Melling
- Brendan Gleeson
- Moses Ingram
- Kathryn Hunter
- Brian Thompson
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- Oct 17, 2021
“i dreamt of the three weird sisters” bro thats haim
JayDec 18, 2021The witches basically spoil the entire movie
brendan o'hareDec 27, 2021there’ll never be a better depiction of witches in cinema than this there’s just no way it can be topped.... truly a masterpiece in every way
˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗ - Dec 25, 2024
watched this whilst george built lego
itscharlibbJan 6, 2022shakespeare in the studio like damn this story goes hard lets make it impossible to understand
malikSep 24, 2021who among us hasn’t gone completely crazy when they see a bird
fran hoepfner - Sep 24, 2021
The Scottish Play has been adapted into more than 25 different movies since J. Stuart Blackton first gave it a whirl in 1908, and yet Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is such a strange hybrid between cinema and theater that it seems to exist in a realm all its own. Shot…
davidehrlichFeb 1, 2022when i was Witch #1 in Sunset High School’s 2011 Macbeth production i played it exactly like this
mia lee vicinoJan 22, 2022why have we not figured out VFX birds yet
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- Victor K likedThe Tragedy of Macbeth
The minimalist art direction goes insanely hard which hones in on the haunting horror & anguished psychology of the characters. I might need to watch this again to really appreciate the performances. The sound design is utilized very well too. Might be the most spark notes…
Izaak Whisler lovedThe Tragedy of MacbethThe Tragedy of Macbeth is a perfect adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s greatest works by allowing for simplicity. The world feels real while providing minimalistic sets and allowing your imagination to fill in the blanks.
Ani N. is "meh" onThe Tragedy of MacbethThe cinematography, visuals were stunning but we really didn’t need another Macbeth, especially a Denzil Macbeth…nope.
- Kwnstantinos Kavvathas dislikedThe Tragedy of Macbeth
Ήταν ασπρόμαυρη και δεν την είδα καν
nevan likedThe Tragedy of Macbetha pretty excellent shakespeare adaptation that nails the writing, performances, action, and black-and-white visuals. definitely minimalistic, mostly for the better, with several truly gorgeous sequences. i’m not the biggest theater nerd, but those who are will appreciate this
William Luckenbach likedThe Tragedy of MacbethThe cinematography and acting in this film were somewhat reminiscent of Laurence Oliver’s Hamlet and Denzel Washington gave a great performance as lord Macbeth. I also loved the simplistic almost expressionistic set design. My only criticism was the cgi birds. 8.7/10
- PlanetBerto likedThe Tragedy of Macbeth
Kathryn Hunter’s performance as the 3 witches was an absolute scene stealer! Bruno Delbonnel’s cinematography is wonderful and truly captures the essence of the film. Denzel Washington and Frances Mcdormand execute their roles in this compelling, tragic classic tale.
Nick Dubberly likedThe Tragedy of MacbethTo be honest, the only reason I knew about this film was because of the Oscar nominations it received. I believe Denzel was worthy of his nomination. I did like the fact that they kept it very stage-like as well as in black and white with the 1.37 : 1 aspect ratio.
DelaPulp lovedThe Tragedy of MacbethThe incredible acting, magnificent lighting, and unique interpretation all emphasize the unparalleled dialogue and drama of Shakespeare's masterful story of guilt, ambition, and corruption.
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- VMVictoria Miró
Nothing short of excellent—from the performances to the sound and set design. Wish I could see it again for the first time.
DJDaniel JeffsIt was a fantastic take on the play. Visually stunning with great performances all around. My favorite movie adaptation of the play.
SSSah SahMr. Denzel Washington, performance is STELLAR! Great casting!
- RMRobert M
Solid
KNKalyan NarayananOFOscar Feliciano - KHKimberly HardyRCRick CarpenterN.nyishaj123 .
Metacritic
Dec 22, 2021
There is no comfort in Coen’s vision, but his rigor — and Washington’s vigor — are never less than exhilarating.
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
Sep 24, 2021
Coen smartly plucks his cast from a rich mix of famous screen actors (e.g. Sean Patrick Harris, Stephen Root) and world-class veterans of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
David Ehrlich
IndieWire
Sep 24, 2021
Of all Shakespeare’s plays, Macbeth may be the best-served by cinema, with terrific, distinctive adaptations over the years from Welles, Akira Kurosawa, Roman Polanski, and most recently Justin Kurzel, with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. Coen’s is something different again – though new would be entirely the wrong word. It resonates with the ancient power of a ritual.
Robbie Collin
The Telegraph
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) about?
A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
Who's the cast of The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)?
- Denzel Washington as Lord Macbeth
- Bertie Carvel as Banquo
- Alex Hassell as Ross
- Frances McDormand
- Corey Hawkins as Macduff
- Harry Melling as Malcolm
- Brendan Gleeson as King Duncan
- Moses Ingram as Lady Macduff
- Kathryn Hunter as Witches/Old Man
- Brian Thompson as Young Murderer
Who's the director behind The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)?
Joel Coen directed The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
Who produced The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)?
Joel Coen, Robert Graf and Frances McDormand produced The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021).
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