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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.
Mar 26, 2022 · I’ve seen Macbeth several times and agree the Polanski version is good for students. It might be good to actually watch different versions. Have you bought the York notes for Macbeth. That will give you summaries of key themes, characters etc and selective quotes to use as evidence.
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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...
My favorite film version of Macbeth would have to be with McKellen and Judi Dench. It's a bit old by now, but it really hits all the criteria you laid out. McKellen is the best Macbeth that I have ever seen if you want the one from the original text. Polanski's from the 70s would be my second pick.
May 16, 2021 · So many icons across the years have played the titular King (aside from the aforementioned, Sean Connery once played Macbeth in a TV movie too). Which is your favourite on-screen adaptation?
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Apr 27, 2023 · In exploring these five adaptations, we can appreciate the diverse ways in which filmmakers have interpreted and reimagined Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Each film brings its unique perspective, contributing to the timeless allure of the tragic play.
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The cinematography in Macbeth is truly something to marvel at and is perfectly accompanied by magnificient performances from the 2 leads and also the rest of the cast.
