The Story Unfolds

Macbeth is initially a skeptic, although he becomes a bit of a believer after the first fulfillment of the prophecy. Unfortunately, the speed with which Macbeth yields to darkness is swift. The most excellent companion to his spiral is a wife consumed by ambition, who prays for greater shrewdness to push their rise. However, after welcoming King Duncan into his household, Macbeth loses courage and attempts to deter his wife from motivating him to do the unimaginable. He is incredibly hesitant now that he has been shown favor. But, at last, Lady Macbeth wins. She convinces her husband to take the kingship by force.

A Prelude to Madness

As promised, Macbeth becomes king but only by executing bloody deeds. All nature rebels. This protest does not prevent his surrender to the darkness. Throughout the film, he becomes consumed with fevered madness. So, the victor’s return with Macbeth’s head is satisfying and saddening at the finale.

The mark of a great movie is the ability to elicit every emotion from the viewer. The Tragedy of Macbeth breaks the mold in every category!

A Love Letter to The Production Team

The choice of technicolor highlights the atmospheric delight. The lighting is exquisite. The set is minimalistic but bows to the excellence of the actors.

It is so easy for the observer to become hypnotized by the characters’ every emotion. It is easy to fall into their words simply by gazing into their visages. Without a doubt, the actors’ excellence of craft is laudable and the work of the sound crew is sublime.

This modern reimagining of Macbeth is a masterpiece and commanded my utmost attention throughout its entirety. While maybe not everyone’s first choice, The Tragedy of Macbeth is a great movie. Many will do themselves a disservice by not giving it at least one viewing.