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Shakespeare’s play Macbeth has been done many times on stage, and many times on the silver screen. Read reviews of the very best Macbeth movies below – specifically Roman Polanski’s 1971 Macbeth movie, and Trevor Nunn’s 1978 version of Macbeth on the big screen.
May 16, 2021 · In retrospect, Olivier’s truer and perhaps more respectful version of his source did make for the better film, though Welles’ Macbeth has certainly aged well visually. It’s a stunning looking...
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The basic story of Macbeth remains essentially unchanged throughout most of the filmed adaptations, and Rosemary’s Babydirector Roman Polanski's version hews close to the text. Macbeth (Jon Finch), the Thane (or lord) of Cawdor, wins a decisive battle for King Duncan (Nicholas Selby), and as he and his friend Banquo (Martin Shaw) return from the wa...
The notion that all modern storytelling owes a blood debt to Shakespeare is best left for painfully earnest academic debate. Still, it’s a testament to the universality of many of the Bard’s plays that their plots are flexible enough to withstand a variety of settings. The 2004 Indian crime thriller Maqbool is one such example, with the late, great...
There are plenty of modernized and updated Shakespeare adaptations, such as 10 Things I Hate About You(Taming of the Shrew) and 2001's O, a prep-school update of Othellostarring Josh Hartnett and Mekhi Phifer. One of the best and funniest is Scotland, PA, a dark comedy revamp of Macbeth, set in a fast-food restaurant in a Pennsylvania small town. W...
The great Akira Kurosawa sets Macbeth in feudal Japan, with General Washizu, played by Kurosawa's favorite star Toshiro Mifune, overthrowing his sovereign Lord Tsuzuki, following an evil spirit’s prophecy. Kurosawa's Throne of Bloodchanges some key plot points, leans on the supernatural aspect of the story, and is one of the greatest screen version...
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- Throne of Blood (1957) Finally, one of the most famous adaptations of Macbeth is 1957’s Throne of Blood, from the legendary director Akira Kurosawa. The film sets the events of Macbeth within the context of feudal Japan, with various warlords battling it out for power and control.
- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) The Tragedy of Macbeth might just be in contention for not just being one of the best adaptations of Macbeth, but also for being one of the best film adaptations of Shakespeare in general.
- Maqbool (2003) The desire to bring Shakespeare to film has never been a uniquely American or British endeavor, there are many different cinematic takes on the Bard from all over the world.
- Scotland, PA (2001) Not all Shakespeare adaptations are alike, and the ‘90s and 2000s saw a new trend of adapting the legendary works to fit a much looser and more contemporary comedic style.
Jan 14, 2022 · Helmed by acclaimed director Joel Coen, The Tragedy of Macbeth is a mesmerizing film to behold, and arguably one of the director's finest. Though the film does somewhat deviate from the source ...
Nov 30, 2015 · Centuries of cultural trickle-down have proven that William Shakespeare ‘s tragedies to be his most endlessly adaptable works. On occasion, this is down to his magnificent command of the english ...
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Oct 11, 2021 · William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" has been adapted to nearly every medium over the past few centuries. We've seen plays, ballets, operas — and, of course, movies.
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