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Macbeth

R

Released Dec 4, 2015

1 hr. 53 min.

Drama

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After murdering King Duncan (David Thewlis) and seizing the throne, Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) becomes consumed with guilt and paranoia as the tyrannical ruler of Scotland.

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Critics Consensus

Faithful to the source material without sacrificing its own cinematic flair, Justin Kurzel's Macbeth rises on the strength of a mesmerizing Michael Fassbender performance to join the upper echelon of big-screen Shakespeare adaptations.

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binbows225

Poor acting, set design, and costumes combined with Shakespeare's dialogue make this impossible to enjoy. The movie feels more like a performance of the play being recorded than it does a truly independent motion picture. It does not play to the strengths of a movie; it takes the bare minimum from Shakespeare's designs and puts no effort in to make it visually entertaining. Using my imagination while reading the script of Macbeth was more entertaining than the visuals of this movie. Look for other Macbeth adaptions if you want to find a good movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Primrose C

Personally I loved the film and enjoyed watching it, I will definitely watch again soon. This version of the classic play by William Shakespeare brings it's own unique twist. Like all interpretations of Macbeth, every director will put their own creative spin on the film but what I particularly found this adaptation intriguing. It gave a lot more depth to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's romantic partnership which we don't get much development on it other movies. I brought up a topic forgotten by many people who have read the play, the fact that LM and M did in fact love eachother. I thought the actors displayed these conflicting emotions amazingly and I would recommend for GCSE students and upwards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Alec B

The text is just disregarded here, true the play's words are spoken (well whispered ominously) but there's no real effort put forth to give them meaning or purpose, which would explain all the overly dramatic pauses you could drive a bus through. Kurzel's focus was on the violence and flashy visuals, which combined with heavy cuts to the play makes this film adaption seem both rushed and overlong.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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gab3 b

While the cinematography is a 10/10, the adaption to the titular story of Shakespeare's Macbeth fails to quite grasp the authenticity of its themes. A relatively basic adaption with a few artistic liberties, (which I believe helped in some aspects) the movie trades in the story for a visual feast for the eyes. By no means a terrible adaption, the movie sees Macbeth as a soldier ridden with PTSD, an interesting but overall distraction to the overlooked themes of free will, ambition, and legacy that permeate the original text.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/01/23

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Eden G

This is by far one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It is so dark you can barely see anything. Their accents are so thick and the way they speak, you can barely understand what they are saying. I was also FORCED to watch this terrible movie in class. BAD MOVIE!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/23

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Kyle M

Shakespearean novels' untouched literature is approached differently upon generations between respectful versions that either directly adapt or follow the structure basing off those mostly tragic storylines with an honorably unique spin. As much of a pioneering figure of literature, the Shakespearean effects are unavoidable because they're embraced and posed as inspirational challenges to tackle as one's own freshly envisioned take that furthers the legacy whilst contributively adding a layer to the original story. The embrace is what makes these adaptations, mainly direct, compelling with the faithfulness matching towards our realized fascination when reading one of those tales' captivating abilities exquisitely written out of timeless perfection. Out of his directorial works, Justin Kurzel's "Assassination Creed" is a more accessible entry under radars by default than the earlier secondary feat "Macbeth", which is a staple of his other (unseen) works while stands vividly as the most definitive adaptation proving to be as an essential watch for Shakespearean admirers. It's also one of the most powerful with balanced flair between delivery and sequential cinematography that beautifully captures not just the story's essence but the playwright's vision. Michael Fassbender performs at mesmerizing peak when expressing the embracing instance of written beauty, alongside Marion Cotillard as the emotional weight providing additional overall character study. Casually valued as little, but best for those attracted towards its staged lineages, star power and recognized praiseworthy merits that bolsters a film's imprinting style, then to see this faithfully atmospheric vision with worthwhile entertainment value with much to offer. (A-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Justin Kurzel

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Michael Fassbender

Macbeth

Marion Cotillard

Lady Macbeth

Paddy Considine

Banquo

Sean Harris

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Jack Reynor

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

It screws the viewer's courage to the sticking-place, forcing them to look into corners of themselves they would rather not peer.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A terrifying, seemingly irreversible dirge, gloomy and rainy and blood-soaked.

Apr 30, 2016

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

Director Justin Kurzel seems to have set out to answer the question, "What if the supremely ambitious Thane of Glamis (played here by Michael Fassbender) was a druggie?"

Rated: 0/5

Dec 11, 2015

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Through it all Fassbender and Cottilard shine. They both are so keenly in tune with their characters and the unique period dialogue they are given.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Therese Lacson

Nerdophiles

[A] familiar story in a more traditional setting, but still manages to bring forth a new, bolder version of Macbeth that Michael Fassbender does a brilliant job delivering.

Oct 9, 2021

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Even if it stumbles somewhat over its historical appreciation of Shakespeare's drama, this Macbeth, at its best, conveys a genuine sense of the corruption and barbarism of our own times.

Aug 20, 2020

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Synopsis

After murdering King Duncan (David Thewlis) and seizing the throne, Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) becomes consumed with guilt and paranoia as the tyrannical ruler of Scotland.

Director: Justin Kurzel
Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Danny Perkins, Olivier Courson, Jenny Borgars
Screenwriter: Todd Louiso, Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Creative Scotland, See-Saw Films, Anton Capital Entertainment, DMC Film
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Brief Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 30, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.1M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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