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.
The Tragedy of Macbeth
I have watched this movie once. This was on .
Review
Difficult to enjoy Shakespeare’s English, like watching a foreign language movie without subtitles. You’re left relying on visual storytelling, the skills of the actors and direction to lead the viewer.
I appreciate the filmmaking, especially considering it was all filmed on a sound stage. The MC Escher-esque set design flooded with light and costume design were highlights. Denzel Washington was commanding and the three witches were harrowing.
Aside from the striking black & white cinematography, I really did not enjoy this. Unless you’re an English major, I struggle to see how to enjoy this.