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Movie Reviews:
Macbeth,
a Thane of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that
one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and
spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the
throne for himself.
This is by far the most visually stunning
film I have seen this year. Adam Arkapaw (cinematographer of True
Detective season one )is gifted at painting visceral and truly hunting
images that stick with the viewer long after the credits roll.
Much
credit must go to director Justin Kurzel, he adapts Shakespeare's
masterpiece in a way that ejects a raw edge while also keeping the
desolate and captivating narrative of the play. The way in which he
handles the battle sequences is jaw dropping and every shot is like a
painting. This is a film that requires multiple viewing and is more a
work of art than an entertaining piece.
The cast is terrific,
Micheal Fassbender gives a powerhouse performance as "Macbeth". He
captures the characters' inner turmoil and decay into madness in a way
that left me utterly speechless. "Lady Macbeth" is played by the
incredible Marion Cotillard, she portrays the sly, manipulative
character with the supreme talent she has. Supporting roles are also
perfectly cast with Sean Harris being my personal favorite as "Macduff".
The
score of the film is also particularly striking and composer Jed Kurzel
is able to condense the desperate power struggle into an unforgettable
score.
The only issues I had with the film was that some
monologues are extremely repetitive. This may benefit a live production
of the play, but for a motion picture it simply slows it down. They at
times took me out of the film. These monologues may also struggle to
connect with audiences as they can become difficult to understand and
unriddle.
However this film is an achievement, with powerful
performances, unique visuals, an unforgettable soundtrack and visceral
directing Macbeth really is a work of art and my personal favorite
adaption of the play. I am going to give it a 9.1/10.
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