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Macbeth
2015 113 min France, United Kingdom R 18+
★7.0
Drama, War
Director: Justin Kurzel
🎭 Based on
«Macbeth»
byWilliam Shakespeare
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Description
Feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play about General Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain power of the throne over the sitting king, Duncan.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$1.11M
Worldwide:
$16.32M
Starring
Michael Fassbender
Actor
Marion Cotillard
Actor
Jack Madigan
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2016
— Best European Film
Cannes Film Festival 2015
— Palme d'Or
Key opinion
Justin Kurzel’s Macbeth is widely praised for its striking visual aesthetic, atmospheric cinematography, and intense lead performances. Opinions diverge on the adaptation's narrative focus, with some viewers lauding its faithful, poetic intensity, while others feel the prioritization of style over dialogue leaves the plot and character motivations feeling underdeveloped.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes harsh Scottish landscapes, a distinct color palette, and effective lighting to build a powerful, immersive atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Michael Fassbender delivers an intense, compelling portrayal of a man descending into tyrannical madness. | |
| Score | The soundtrack effectively blends folk elements and electronic textures to heighten the film's tragic tone. | |
| Acting | Marion Cotillard provides a magnetic and fierce interpretation of Lady Macbeth that elevates the central relationship. | |
| Screenplay | Critics are split on the narrative: some find the adherence to the original text and poetic intensity refreshing, while others argue that the focus on visual spectacle undermines character development and dialogue clarity. |