Macbeth, a Scottish Thane, begins to have unorthodox ambitions after hearing prophecies from three witches about his becoming king of Scotland.
A wonderful adaptation of the famous Shakespearean tragedy. Although everyone speaks in rhyme, authenticity strikes you in every scene, whether it's a fight scene or a depressing monologue one. Spoken in the English of the Middle Ages, it's preferable to watch Macbeth with English subtitles, because Shakespeare's language - although it was the everyday English at the time - includes many archaic words and word abbreviations meant to keep the lyrical rhythm.
The main characters commit inexcusable acts, but the producers decided to give them a context that could explain their mental state when they chose the negative path: Macbeth and his wife bury a child in the first scene of the film. But then it continues with the mental evolution prescribed by Shakespeare: the paranoia and boundless guilt which are palpable and manage to cross the screen barrier.
Directed by: Justin Kurzel
Featuring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, David Thewlis, Sean Harris, David Hayman, Elizabeth Debicki
Rating: 9/10
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