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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.
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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...
May 16, 2021 · His Macbeth is a British made film featuring an impress cast of British talent (notably Jon Finch, Francesca Annis and Martin Shaw). This would mark a solid version, staying faithful to the...
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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.
- Throne of Blood. Legendary director Akira Kurosawa based three of his movies on Shakespeare. "The Bad Sleep Well" was loosely based on "Hamlet"; "Ran" is one of the highest regarded adaptations of "King Lear"; and "Throne of Blood" is considered the gold standard "Macbeth" adaptation.
- Macbeth (1948) Shakespeare, and "Macbeth" in particular, are an important part of Orson Welles' professional history. In the later 1930s, Welles worked with Negro Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project to put on plays in Harlem — the most famous of which was the so-called "Voodoo Macbeth," which had an all-Black cast and took place on a Carribbean island where witches used voodoo instead of magic.
- Macbeth (1971) Roman Polanski's 1971 adaptation of "Macbeth" is particularly infamous. Part of this is because it was the first movie he'd made after the Manson family murdered his wife, Sharon Tate.
- Macbeth (2015) 2015's "Macbeth" is a straightforward adaptation of the source material. It stars Michael Fassbender as Macbeth and Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth.
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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Led by a stellar Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth strips the classic story down to its visual and narrative essentials. Read Critics Reviews Audience Says
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