

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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