The Tragedy of Macbeth
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.
Critics Sentiment
Malcolm's army camouflaged with branches approaches Dunsinane
Macbeth arranges for assassins to kill Banquo
The film jumps from its lowest point during Banquo's murder to one of its highest with the ghost banquet scene, as Washington's powerhouse performance elevated the supernatural elements.
Critics consistently praised the film's stunning black and white cinematography and production design throughout, while responses to performances were more mixed. The supernatural elements featuring Kathryn Hunter's witches and key visual sequences like Birnam Wood represented clear highlights, though some found the overall approach too clinical and restrained for Shakespeare's passionate material.
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Denzel Washington
Macbeth
Frances McDormand
Lady Macbeth
Alex Hassell
Ross
Bertie Carvel
Banquo
Brendan Gleeson
Duncan
Corey Hawkins
Macduff
Harry Melling
Malcolm
Miles Anderson
Lennox
Kathryn Hunter
Witches / Old Man
Matt Helm
Donalbain
Moses Ingram
Lady Macduff
Scott Subiono
Murderer
Brian Thompson
Murderer
Lucas Barker
Fleance
Stephen Root
Porter
Robert Gilbert
Angus
Ethan Hutchison
Macduff's Son
James Udom
Seyton
Richard Short
Siward
Sean Patrick Thomas
Monteith
Crew
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