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Scotland, PA
2001 104 min United States of America R 16+
★6.4
Comedy, Crime
Director: Billy Morrissette
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Description
In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.
US Gross:
$384,098
Starring
James Le Gros
Actor
Maura Tierney
Actor
Christopher Walken
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2001
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Scotland, PA reimagines Macbeth as a dark comedy set in a 1970s fast-food diner. Opinions are sharply divided, with some viewers appreciating its quirky aesthetic and the performances of the supporting cast, while others find the narrative dull, lacking in humor, and emotionally hollow.
| Acting | Christopher Walken delivers a signature performance that adds a distinct, melancholic weight to his role as the investigator. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances by LeGros and Tierney are credited for successfully anchoring the film's unique atmosphere. | |
| Humor | The film attempts a distinctive, offbeat style of black comedy that manages to charm some viewers but fails to land for others. | |
| Adaptation | While some find the Shakespearean adaptation clever, others feel the plot is boring and fails to sustain narrative momentum. |