![]() ![]() It finds a dreamy middle ground between film and theater, utilizing imposing and stark sound stages and striking chiaroscuro black and white photography to feel otherworldly. This is the most, for lack of a better term, ordinary film in Coen's quirky career and his first without brother/collaborator Ethan. She's captivating and haunting and the highlight of the movie. That's enough reason to see another rendition of the Bard, although the best acting comes from a surprise, theater vet Kathryn Hunter who portrays all the witches as one person (plus more). What a visual experience this was.Īt this point, William Shakespeare's tragedy of witchy regicide has been adapted into over 30 movies, most recently in 2015 with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotilard, so with any new Macbeth the question arises: what will this one offer? The pedigree behind this 2021 film is mesmerizing: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, and director Joel Coen. ![]() Now streaming on Apple TV+, I highly recommend checking this one out, even for non-Shakespeare fans. Even the direction by Joel Coen was some of the best work he has ever done as well, and that's saying a lot. Overall, The Tragedy of Macbeth isn't a film I'll watch over and over again, simply due to the fact that this material doesn't interest me all that much, but I can't deny how good it truly is. ![]() The camera was basically its own character in the film, and I haven't been able to say that about many films lately. I was impressed by his work on Inside Llewyn Davis and even though I definitely have to see more from his filmography, I still think he's one of the best out there right now, especially after watching this. In striking Black and White, cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel outdid himself here. Not only did The Tragedy of Macbeth have superb performances, but I truly believe this has some of the best camerawork I'll probably see throughout this decade. The dialogue was captivating (and again, I don't even like it). From the first couple of scenes, I was immersed in this world. Having only seen Corey Hawkins in a handful of things, his portrayal of Macduff here was also stellar. Denzel Washington commands the screen here as always and Francis McDormand never fails either. Yes, the dialogue won me over and that impressed me, but the true reason I loved this film as much as I did is within the fact that this is some of the best acting I've seen all year. It never feels overlong and the dialogue kept me engaged from start to finish (that was very surprising to me). I very briefly know the story of Macbeth, having only read the play when I was young, but for those who are unaware, this film very carefully takes the highlights of the story to make the film. Blood must be shed in order to accomplish what he desires and he is supported by his wife Lady Macbeth (Francis McDormand) throughout these endeavours. Never given any real definitive proof that he will be, he makes it his mission to seek it out anyway, regardless of what that entails. The film begins with Macbeth (Denzel Washington) believing he is the next King of Scotland. Coming from someone who doesn't find themself attracted to this type of dialogue, The Tragedy of Macbeth is still one of my favourite films of 2021. With that said, I was still very interested in The Tragedy of Macbeth, both since I heard Joel Coen was writing and directing, but also due to the fact that the trailers visually blew me away. Not that I find it bad in any way, it's just not something that grabs my attention. I'll admit right off the top that I'm personally not a huge fan of Shakespearean dialogue on film. ![]()
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