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The Tragedy of Macbeth

2021
Drama
History
1h 45m
A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.
Directed by:
Joel Coen Joel Coen
Written by:
Joel Coen Joel Coen William Shakespeare William Shakespeare
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Starring:
Kathryn Hunter Kathryn Hunter Frances McDormand Frances McDormand Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson Stephen Root Stephen Root Alex Hassell Ralph Ineson Ralph Ineson Bertie Carvel Corey Hawkins Corey Hawkins Harry Melling Harry Melling
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Drama, History
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Persian
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The Tragedy of Macbeth

2021
Drama
History
1h 45m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 16 Jan 2022
90
92nd
Macbeth on Fire Stripped down and striking, incredible cinematography. The witches have never been done better, they're terrifying. I'd love to compare them to the original depictions on stage at the Globe (fat little Englishman with 4 teeth, caked in pancake makeup with a mop on his head OY IM A WITCH) I've had a free trial to Apple TV+ for 6 months that ends in a week, this is the only thing I've watched on it.
Rated 16 Jan 2022
bownBown
Rated 17 Oct 2021
83
67th
One of the best-looking movies in years, an impossibly beautiful blend of Dreyer-esque austerity and German expressionism where every shot is striking, elevated by the incredible music and sound. The cast is top-to-bottom perfect, with Denzel-as-King everything you could possibly want. The only way I can foresee someone having an issue with this is because they have an intolerance to the Bard which to be fair why are they saying all these bloody old words Macbeth should say lit and fam
Rated 17 Oct 2021
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 02 Mar 2022
88
57th
Amazingly well made. Joel Coen has crafted one of the prettiest movies I’ve seen in years. The cinematography is gorgeous, the acting is very good, and the production design and directing are wonderfully striped back but still theatrical. All of that being said, I’m just not a huge fan of the way Shakespeare’s works read, so the dialogue had me feeling lost very often. Perhaps a rewatch will sit better with me. Still, this is a stellar movie and defintiely worth checking out.
Rated 02 Mar 2022
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 07 Jan 2022
6
34th
I’m broke AF and just spent 12 bucks on a video-taped high school play. Replace Joel Coen with Mel Brooks and this could’ve been a great parody. (Walkout count: 2, out of barely 10 people…)
Rated 07 Jan 2022
twincinematwincinema
Rated 15 Jan 2022
85
85th
The hardest part of this is that it doesn't have the footnotes explaining what they are saying. I should have been able to pause the film, and have an 80-year old scholar mumbling what the "tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" soliloquy means.
Rated 15 Jan 2022
kasperlKasperL
Rated 14 Jan 2022
55
39th
It gets a thumbs up from me, but only a small one. The lead performances are good, but not particularly great, and Coen's style is curious, albeit not as interesting as, say, Eggers' film history-inspired visuals in 'The Lighthouse'. Overall, even though the plot is nicely streamlined, I found it rather unengaging.
Rated 14 Jan 2022
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 29 Dec 2021
75
59th
As advertised this is a gorgeous, minimalist, meticulously designed version of Macbeth. The focus on structure and composition can make the dialogue even harder to parse in real time but that will only make subsequent viewings more rewarding.
Rated 29 Dec 2021
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 16 Jan 2022
91
89th
Top to bottom an exceptional adaptation of Macbeth. Excellent direction leads this cast to a more muted telling of the story, quiet and focused. Combined with the almost otherworldly set design and cinematography gives this film a very dreamlike and nightmarish texture.
Rated 16 Jan 2022
corbadCorbad
Rated 15 Jan 2022
85
90th
Hand Shakespeare to talented performers and, if you can appreciate the diction, the product will compel. Set those actors in a mystical realm of fog, angles, and empty halls, where silk-and-paper leaves rustle and surrealist staging seems to bring life to conscious dream, and the product will transcend. Well performed and paced, but brilliantly designed.
Rated 15 Jan 2022
kavuKavu
Rated 02 Mar 2022
61
33rd
Certainly has its merits, but it was incredibly straining to watch. Excellent camerawork.
Rated 02 Mar 2022
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 13 Jan 2022
5
81st
Any sort of criticism saying “it looks like they shot a play” is missing it really. Yes it is stagey, but stagey in a classical Hollywood sense not in the way your dad shot your high school rendition of the play. Wonderful use of shadows and lot to obviously harken back to the Germans and Bergman. Denzel brings the heat.
Rated 13 Jan 2022
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 12 Apr 2022
90
79th
I have no fucking idea what was said in this movie, but goddamn it was pretty as hell. I'm a fan of Shakspeare and all of the his works that I've seen, I seriously just don't speak his language. Coen did a phenomenal job visually telling the story, and made sure I was never lost enough to not find the plot again. Visually stunning and beautifully made. Maybe not for everyone, but anyone who is a fan of Shakespeare will probably love this film. I give 9 betrayals out of 10.
Rated 12 Apr 2022
yiannosYiannos
Rated 14 Jan 2022
65
60th
Coen has certainly borrowed ideas from the silent era, and probably from Welles too, but his use of light and shadow is purely decorative: it does not suggest deeper psychological states or create a heightened atmosphere. The performances are decent, but they lack insight, intensity and even chemistry (e.g.Washington and McDormand); and the absence of depth or nuance to the line readings is only magnified by the minimalist style. Coen is to blame: his understanding is superficial. Disappointing.
Rated 14 Jan 2022
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 03 Jan 2022
80
69th
Don't expect Shakespeare on easy mode, this ain't Ten Things I Hate About You. Have you ever spotted an actor from a trash movie in a really good movie and it totally flips your perception of them? Shao Khan from Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is in this.
Rated 03 Jan 2022
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 20 Jan 2022
71
64th
The ethereal set design and photography is what will stick with me the most here. It felt of a piece with the witches and apparitions. I actually didn't love the performances by either Washington or McDormand, maybe because I never for one second forgot who I was watching. Also, I watched this on Apple TV and the compression and color grading really detracted from the viewing experience (lots of shades of green and blue, along with tons of banding).
Rated 20 Jan 2022
borasevilmisborasevilmis
Rated 10 Mar 2022
85
87th
Denzel Washington'ın kusursuza yakın Macbeth performansı, Joel Coen'in siyah beyazı ve stüdyo ortamını harika bir şekilde kullanarak aynı anda hem tiyatral hem de sinematik deneyimi iliklerimize kadar hissettirmesi ve hem modern hem de orijinaline sadık diyalogları bu filmi senenin en iyi filmlerinden birisi yapıyor.
Rated 10 Mar 2022
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 15 Jan 2022
72
56th
Could have been better but visually great nonetheless
Rated 15 Jan 2022
honestthiefHonest_Thief
Rated 20 Jul 2022
4
63rd
The picture format and being in b/w made me reminisce on my introduction to macbeth, watching kurosawa's throne of blood on a old 4:3 crt late night. It's hard for me not to draw comparisons with since it's the my point of reference for the story and my own memories trick me into thinking throne was shown in a tall format as well.With that said this movie is simply gorgeous, and Alex Hassell's Ross as a shadowy hand of fate was an intriguing interpretation.
Rated 20 Jul 2022
dorukseslidoruksesli
Rated 27 Dec 2021
99
0th
A minimalistic, visually stunning, poetic and (in its scale) theatrical masterwork. I loved almost every single thing about it. Having just left the cinema I am absolutely stunned. This is for sure the Coens best and the best of 2021 by a mile, it is perfect in almost every sense of the word. I absolutely adore the minimalist style of the film, it feels very theatrical and true to how the audience would have seen the play had they gone out to the theatre to watch it. It also gives it a very uni
Rated 27 Dec 2021
kuroelKuroel
Rated 06 Mar 2022
35
7th
Flip switch characters imprisoned in chic sets. Macbeth and his posse are so full of pompous hot air that the movie reads almost as a parody. Kathryn Hunter is the phenomenal odd man out. Her gravitas is genuine. To the hindrance of other performances. Especially Washington’s delivery is so sardonic that it almost feels like he is half-assing. Most line deliveries feel school play level because dialogue is so far removed from how we actual humans communicate. Void of emotional authenticity.
Rated 06 Mar 2022
psimpsim
Rated 14 Feb 2022
80
74th
A relatively faithful, but beautifully staged and photographed adaptation, using stark contrasts and minimalist designs. Strong performances all around, only Washington's Macbeth was a bit too subdued and mumbly for my taste.
Rated 14 Feb 2022
mandymandy
Rated 12 Jan 2022
7
73rd
Stylish and articulate.
Rated 12 Jan 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 08 Jan 2022
80
68th
A second viewing hasn't really changed my mind about this film. I like it quite a bit, but I don't love it. It's a visually striking adaptation, but not a particularly interesting one outside of a few key inspired ideas. Kathryn Hunter's performance as the witches is the highlight, but the entire cast does a fine job. My only real complaint is that it's a largely bloodless, both literally and figuratively, adaptation that just feels really unessential.
Rated 08 Jan 2022
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 18 Jan 2022
32
10th
If Joel Coen can't get me into Shakespeare then I am a lost cause. I don't want to turn this into an essay about Shakespeare in the modern world, but I will say that the production is sparse, the visuals are strong, and the story is a prisoner to the purists.
Rated 18 Jan 2022
jlfmJLFM
Rated 17 Jan 2022
74
65th
One of the best-looking movies of 2021. A triumph in aesthetics. The gorgeous black-and-white cinematography (Bruno Delbonnel), stylish sets, striking sound, and brooding Carter Burwell score render this intoxicating from the start. Kathryn Hunter rules in this - pretty sure it’s my favorite supporting actress turn of the year.
Rated 17 Jan 2022
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 18 Jun 2022
80
81st
The use of negative space to amplify desolate soundstages into frighteningly imposing settings owes a lot to Welles' adaptation. Denzel's presence inevitably shifts the gravity of the entire text on him but I think it's effective in bringing out the potency of his downfall.
Rated 18 Jun 2022
howler19howler19
Rated 24 Feb 2022
2
0th
Maybe I'm imaginatively challenged and maybe the point went over my head, but I couldn't see anything other than actors on a set here. Obviously that is what's going on, but shouldn't they convince me that it's real in some way? I know I want them to.
Rated 24 Feb 2022
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 08 Feb 2022
90
69th
Enjoyed the performances, enjoyed the abstract visuals.
Rated 08 Feb 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Jan 2022
70
37th
Interesting adaptation finds Coen perhaps intimidated by the text and eschewing any “typical” Coen stylistic flourishes instead echoing the Welles version (and even Olivier’s HAMLET). Washington and McDormand are fine, if not electrifying – both struggle with projecting the snowballing madness of their characters; tellingly their final scene “together” is almost bizarrely bereft of any true emotion! Dystopic, black & white cinematography is a definite plus making for a lumpy but worthwhile brew.
Rated 20 Jan 2022
mspraguemsprague
Rated 12 Apr 2022
75
73rd
An interesting take on a familiar tale. Those witches!
Rated 12 Apr 2022
manwhonosemanwhonose
Rated 13 Sep 2023
90
40th
The movie completely loses whatever energy it had to begin with when McDormand exits, because she was bringing the thrust and momentum of pure anger to the drama.
Rated 13 Sep 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 17 Aug 2022
52
52nd
It looks great (though it made me think "shouldn't I be watching Throne of Blood instead?"), but it solidified my feeling that I really don't enjoy Denzel Washington as an actor apart from his roles in Training Day & Malcolm X. I don't know why it feels so heretical to write that.
Rated 17 Aug 2022
neonmanNeonman
Rated 23 Jan 2022
56
11th
It's as if the filmmaking, theatre, and literature classes all got together a made a film. Even before the opening titles appeared, I knew I was done. Perhaps more could've been done to make this archaic language seem that less boring, but who knows, the film is contrived to be boring in most departments. I read MacBeth in comic book format during high school and I thought it was so bad-ass, but that FUN aspect of the story is nowhere to be seen in this pointless new adaptation.
Rated 23 Jan 2022
zanginZangin
Rated 12 Feb 2022
57
28th
There's some interesting cinematography and set design here, and a few scenes stand out as interesting interpretations (the portrayal of the weird sisters being particularly strong). Overall though, I find that the technical decisions in this film, while I can appreciate their vision, only distance me further from Shakespeare's work rather than helping me to engage with it in new ways.
Rated 12 Feb 2022
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 27 Feb 2022
60
10th
Viewed February 2, 2022. Coen’s interpretation of the play is so muted and distanced, and not particularly revealing in its asceticism; it’s hard to figure out what drew him to this material, as he hasn’t brought much of his signature worldview or style to it while also actively avoiding a straightforward adaptation of the play.
Rated 27 Feb 2022
imomercetinImOmerCetin
Rated 25 Mar 2022
75
71st
All here decent the film is, yet rather a theater i prefer to watch where it is.
Rated 25 Mar 2022
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 Oct 2022
50
14th
50 is misleading. The directing/cinematography is top-notch. I love the Expressionist aesthetic immensely. Every scene, every frame... absolutely stunning. Acting is terrific all around but Denzel shows why he's the best living actor with a powerhouse performance. I got the gist of what was going on, but my problem with the movie is my problem, not the movies... I'm too dumb for Shakespeare. I respect but don't enjoy the wordplay and style at all. It was all about the visuals/performances here.
Rated 22 Oct 2022
calmaholecalmahole
Rated 14 Jan 2024
90
57th
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) stands out in Shakespearean adaptations. Exceptional acting, especially in interactions with the three witches, and a bold black-and-white visual style, reminiscent of 300, create a modern classic look. The director's creativity shines in every scene. With a 9/10 rating for cinematic excellence, this adaptation beautifully balances tradition and innovation, offering a must-watch experience for both Shakespeare enthusiasts and casual moviegoers.
Rated 14 Jan 2024
darrenDarren
Rated 15 Jan 2022
78
71st
Infuses the influences of art that’s been directly ripping off or influenced by Macbeth and creates a beautiful visual spectacle
Rated 15 Jan 2022
adragon91ADragon91
Rated 18 Jan 2022
35
16th
More like The Tragedy of Macbore!
Rated 18 Jan 2022
mysticMystic
Rated 12 Feb 2023
2
22nd
The trailer was dope. The actual film felt lukewarm, especially because of the largely inaccessible English used in the film. Too esoteric. Throne of Blood 1957 might be a better watch than this film.
Rated 12 Feb 2023
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 14 Mar 2022
74
64th
Having subtitles on proved essential for me to fully enjoy the linguistic majesty of the dialogue. This is without a doubt one of the most visually striking films from start to finish from the past couple of years. The only real disappointment here is that this doesn't feel much like a Coen Brothers movie. I believe that has to do with the Shakespearian source material more than it has anything to do with the absence of Ethan Coen.
Rated 14 Mar 2022
lpelliottlpelliott
Rated 20 Sep 2023
96
94th
Absolutely brilliant adaptation of Macbeth. I got to discuss my reaction on the "Ink to Film" podcast!
Rated 20 Sep 2023
detoxDetox
Rated 14 Jan 2022
54
23rd
Offers nothing besides the minimalist set design which then again doesn't offer too much. I fail to see anything remarkable in this adaptation. It doesn't explore the numerous aspects of the story in any significant way and doesn't even play the cheap trick of making some comments about contemporary times. The story itself will never be boring in my eyes though. Furthermore I haven't seen Denzel Washington in a long time on the big screen and his performance had some powerful moments.
Rated 14 Jan 2022
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 30 Jul 2022
50
33rd
Evidently beautiful to look at, and Denzel is just out of this world good, but, I don't know, it seems more like an A24 artsy programmer than an actual Coen work.
Rated 30 Jul 2022
langelundLangelund
Rated 19 Feb 2022
50
34th
100/100 for the cinematography. The rest is a hard watch.
Rated 19 Feb 2022
mistephanemistephane
Rated 28 Aug 2023
80
82nd
Beautiful photograph work.
Rated 28 Aug 2023
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 31 Jan 2022
60
51st
I loved the cinematography and Kathryn Hunter as the witches, but I think my lack of knowledge of Macbeth and Shakespeare in general led me to be bored by the film.
Rated 31 Jan 2022
peyezpeyez
Rated 19 Jan 2022
5
38th
I just don't think you can do Macbeth in a breezy 100 minutes without more fundamentally rethinking and condensing the plot. Throne of Blood did it splendidly, as did Welles' adaptation, from which this film seems to take some visual cues. Here, Washington and McDormand attempt to wrestle a bright flame from from too brief a candle. Visually striking, and the final act in particular ramps up the set design in vibrant and disarmingly imaginative ways.
Rated 19 Jan 2022
ericamblerericambler
Rated 24 Mar 2022
73
54th
Held me at arm's length, which is unusual for a Shakespeare adaptation - I love to hear his language sing, but this was almost too hushed. But the moody, expressionistic visuals blew me away, as did Denzel and Hunter.
Rated 24 Mar 2022
slaterman2slaterman2
Rated 09 Jan 2022
84
73rd
Its biggest strength is in how it feels. It’s presented in black and white, and uses cinematography that almost gives it a dreamlike feel. This came from A24, and does have some pretty strong Lighthouse vibes, with the way it’s presented, and of course the old English dialogue.] It feels slightly artsy, but not enough to turn off the average Shakespeare fan. And of course if you just want to see Denzel Washington doing Shakespeare, it does not disappoint.
Rated 09 Jan 2022
teemukeskteemukesk
Rated 19 Jan 2022
77
35th
First time watching any adaption of Macbeth. I must admit, it was rather hard for a non-native English speaker to understand everything so I might have missed stuff. But Joel Coen and dp Bruno Delbonnel did a fantastic job as the film looks phenomenal. Also I have to give props to McDormand. Another great performance from her.
Rated 19 Jan 2022
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 27 Feb 2022
56
59th
okay movie
Rated 27 Feb 2022
punqPUNQ
Rated 19 Jan 2022
70
96th
Joel Coen doubling the spirit of Orson Welles's Macbeths was definitely something that warmed my heart. Might not be as voodoo, but certainly gave '48 vibes!
Rated 19 Jan 2022
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 02 Nov 2022
64
60th
The witches spoiled the entire movie right at the beginning, but since it was visually stunning I watched it anyway. Didn't understand a word though.
Rated 02 Nov 2022
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 23 Jan 2022
75
67th
Shakespeare's not for everyone, but Macbeth is one of the safest bets to engage a modern audience. Just put some decent actors in front of the camera, keep things simple and you're half way to a good film. Denzel's a decent actor and he does a good job with material that's a million miles from what he's used to, as does Joel Coen who cleverly plays it safe by keeping it short and aping the classics. The sets and production design are noteworthy, but it's pretty stagey - and that's fine.
Rated 23 Jan 2022
feritdgnferitdgn
Rated 26 Mar 2022
71
64th
The Tragedy of Macbeth may not be the best movie of the year, but it sure is the best looking film. Aesthetically captivating. Every frame haunting you.
Rated 26 Mar 2022
mike365365mike365365
Rated 07 Feb 2022
66
53rd
Beautiful film to look at. Many great performances, the leads notwithstanding.
Rated 07 Feb 2022
bofbof
Rated 12 Apr 2023
79
80th
Of COURSE this is a Coen story. Washington and McDormand play Mr and Mrs M with destiny on their shoulders, knowing from the start where this story ends, that they're shooting their shot at least 30 years too late, that the younger generation will pass them by and they'll be reduced to footnotes. And yet they can't NOT. "And if we fail?" "We fail!" Shakespeare's dialogue doesn't always fit mumbled, but this stripped-down, Dalí-looking adaptation still mostly works. Almost as if it has no choice.
Rated 12 Apr 2023
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 23 Nov 2023
75
77th
Deciding to make Macbeth only six years after Kurzel's (imo) flawless iteration seemed baffling to me, but it's a testement to the power of the play (and obviously Joel Coen as a director), just how different this one turned out. Theatrical and condensed, with gorgeous black and white compositions and measured performances all around, and a runtime that shouldn't scare anyone away, this is a nice introduction to Macbeth for the uninitiated.
Rated 23 Nov 2023
armonicaArmonica
Rated 18 Apr 2022
65
36th
too much theatre
Rated 18 Apr 2022
rihreyrihrey
Rated 15 Jan 2022
60
77th
a bore overall but the visuals were great
Rated 15 Jan 2022
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 24 Jan 2022
50
18th
poetic and stuff
Rated 24 Jan 2022
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 25 Jan 2024
79
84th
The perfect film to talk about at the sorts of dinner parties you don’t get invited to. Beautiful cinematic visuals have a theatrical quality, this is gonna be the definitive film for the next 50 years. Still kinda boring, but that’s Shakespeare.
Rated 25 Jan 2024

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