Macbeth1971
Macbeth (1971)
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as Macbeth
as Lady Macbeth
as Banquo
as Duncan
as Ross
as Malcolm
as Malcolm
as Donalbain
as Macduff
as Lennox
as Mentieth
as Angus
as Caithness
as Fleance
as Seyton
as Young Witch
as Blind Witch
as Cawdor
as 1st Witch
as 1st King's Groom
as 2nd King's Groom
as Gentlewoman
as 1st Minor Thane
as 2nd Minor Thane
as 3rd Minor Thane
as Macduff's Son
as Lady Macduff
as Doctor
as Porter
as Young Seyward
as Old Seyward
as Murderer
as Murderer
as Old Soldier
as Old Soldier
as Soldier
as Boy Apprentice
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Blind Witch
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
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Critic Reviews for Macbeth
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It's a model of how to stay true to Shakespeare and film without sacrificing one for the other, and if that wasn't evident in 1971, it ought to be obvious now.
Does Polanski's Macbeth work? Not especially, but it was an admirable try.
The wide-screen visuals swamp the dialogue, and the thematics have been turned inside out -- but that's what movie adaptations ought to do.
Polanski's evident desire to elicit understated, naturalistic performances from his cast also underplays the poetry of the play...
It's as if the play has been inhabited by Hell's Angels who are quick studies. All of this, of course, makes Polanski's Macbeth more interesting than if he had done your ordinary, respectable, awe-stricken tiptoe around Shakespeare.
The film's bear-baiting, barnyard pageantry is less convincing than its clammy locations.
Audience Reviews for Macbeth
In case you ever wondered what would happen if Polanski did a Shakespeare production, check out this movie, it's actually very cool. I loved it.
Super Reviewer
Rich and thick as stew. A graphic introduction to Shakespeare in shocking display.
Super Reviewer
Bloody yet brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. One of the few film adaptations of Shakespeare that I've thoroughly enjoyed watching. Jon Finch was absolutely incredible as Macbeth. I also loved the actress who played Lady Macbeth. Highly recommended.
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Macbeth Quotes
| Duncan: | All hail the Thane Of Corrdor. |