Joel Coen was fascinated by Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” and, for many years, wanted to make a movie of it. Apparently, his brother and usual movie partner, Ethan, wasn’t interested, so he decided to “go it alone.” Joel succeeds admirably and this version of the legendary play is well worth seeing. I won’t bother writing anything about the plot, since everyone already knows the story. Written and first performed over 400 years ago, this Scottish play is still relevant today. To slightly alter a line from a Carly Simon song, “nobody says it better.”
Denzel Washington does a terrific job as Macbeth and Frances McDormand is her usual marvelous self as Lady Macbeth. The film is shot in black and white, which is appropriate for the good/evil gestalt of the film. The cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel and the amazing sets designed by Stefan Dechant are a sight to behold.
The play’s message about the dangers of unbridled ambition and how absolute power corrupts absolutely is still one to take seriously. However, there is one message of the play which doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves: the danger of taking your wife’s advice too seriously!
Joel Coen was fascinated by Shakespeare's "Macbeth," and, for many years, wanted to make a movie of it. Apparently, his brother and usual movie partner, Ethan, wasn't interested, so he decided to "go it alone." Joel succeeds admirably and this version of the legendary play is well worth seeing. I won't bother writing anything about the plot, since everyone already knows the story. Written and first performed over 400 years ago, this Scottish play is still relevant today. To slightly alter a line from a Carly Simon song, "nobody says it better." Denzel Washington does a terrific job as Macbeth and Frances McDormand is her usual marvelous self as Lady Macbeth. The film is shot in black and white, which is appropriate for the good/evil gestalt of the film. The cinematography by Bruno Delbonnel and the amazing sets designed by Stefan Dechant are a sight to behold. The play's message about the dangers of unbridled ambition and how absolute power corrupts absolutely is still one to take seriously. However, there is one message of the play which doesn't receive the recognition it deserves: the danger of taking your wife's advice too seriously!
The Tragedy of Macbeth: Interesting Take on the Great Play (Apple TV+)
The Tragedy of Macbeth: Interesting Take on the Great Play (Apple TV+)
2022-02-03
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Wonderful Cinematography and Set Design!
Shakespeare is Still the GOAT!
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