I am not particularly fond of photographed stage plays because there is an extensive use of the static camera which I don't like much. As expected the movie has a fair share of long shots, long duration shots and scenes with extended dialogue. This movie based on a celebrated play of Shakespeare will be appreciated by English literature loving people and discriminating audiences. The dialogue as far as I could make out is original stuff and though sitting through the serious scenes was quite challenging, it took me back to school days when the characters uttered the following famous quotes.
1. It is a tale told by an idiot full of sound and fury signifying nothing.
2. When shall we 3 meet again, in thunder, lightening or rain 3 Fair is foul and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air.
It would help a lot if one reads the play before seeing this movie which is what I did. All the high points still evoke interest like the prophecy of the 3 witches, Banquo's ghost haunting Macbeth, the sleep walking by Lady Macbeth etc.
Full marks to three main people associated with this movie namely director Joel Coen, Denzel Washington ( Macbeth), and Frances McDormand (Lady Macbeth) for their outstanding contribution towards bringing to life this classic tale of ambition, jealousy, deceit and murder most foul. Probably one of the earliest stories propagating the axiom that "crime does not pay". Considerable research must have been done on the production design and costumes and it shows. However general audiences not into Shakespearian plays are advised to keep away, since they would be bored stiff.
1. It is a tale told by an idiot full of sound and fury signifying nothing.
2. When shall we 3 meet again, in thunder, lightening or rain 3 Fair is foul and foul is fair, hover through the fog and filthy air.
It would help a lot if one reads the play before seeing this movie which is what I did. All the high points still evoke interest like the prophecy of the 3 witches, Banquo's ghost haunting Macbeth, the sleep walking by Lady Macbeth etc.
Full marks to three main people associated with this movie namely director Joel Coen, Denzel Washington ( Macbeth), and Frances McDormand (Lady Macbeth) for their outstanding contribution towards bringing to life this classic tale of ambition, jealousy, deceit and murder most foul. Probably one of the earliest stories propagating the axiom that "crime does not pay". Considerable research must have been done on the production design and costumes and it shows. However general audiences not into Shakespearian plays are advised to keep away, since they would be bored stiff.