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The Tragedy of Macbeth
2021 105 min United States of America R 18+
★7.8
Drama
Director: Joel Coen
🎭 Based on
«Macbeth»
byWilliam Shakespeare
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Description
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.
Worldwide:
$176,248
Starring
Denzel Washington
Actor
Frances McDormand
Actor
Alex Hassell
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2022
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Cinematography
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Actor (Drama)
Key opinion
Joel Coen's solo adaptation of Macbeth is widely praised as a technically rigorous, atmospheric, and visually striking masterpiece. While its fusion of theatrical staging with cinematic monochrome aesthetics polarizes some viewers regarding its emotional immediacy, the performances of the central cast are consistently lauded as powerful and definitive.
| Acting | Denzel Washington delivers a powerhouse, psychologically resonant performance that anchors the film. | |
| Cinematography | Bruno Delbonnel's minimalist, high-contrast black-and-white cinematography is a masterful achievement that elevates the entire production. | |
| Production | The production design and staging create a haunting, geometric theatrical atmosphere that some find visually delicious, while others perceive it as cold and detached from reality. | |
| Direction | The deliberate, stage-bound aesthetic captures a unique artistic vision, though critics disagree on whether this creates an engrossing experience or a lifeless, artificial imitation of a play. | |
| Adaptation | The strict adherence to Shakespeare's original text serves as a successful homage for some, while others feel it prevents the narrative from achieving fresh contemporary relevance. |