Plot
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.
Release Year: 2015
Rating: 7.5/10 (7,995 voted)
Critic's Score: 72/100
Director: Justin Kurzel
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jack Madigan
Storyline
The ambition of Macbeth, the Thane of Scotland to be the King of Scotland, leads to the killing of his own king, King Duncan. His betrayal was successful and he took the kingdom throne for himself. But, his arrogance manner started murders, madness, and insecurity in the kingdom where he soon becomes a paranoia tyrant- that fears his own enmity.
Writers: Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie
Cast: Jack Madigan -
Macbeth Child
Frank Madigan -
Macbeth Child
Michael Fassbender -
Macbeth
Marion Cotillard -
Lady Macbeth
Paddy Considine -
Banquo
Lochlann Harris -
Fleance
Kayla Fallon -
Young Witch
Lynn Kennedy -
Middle-Aged Witch
Seylan Baxter -
Older Witch
Amber Rissmann -
Child Witch
Scot Greenan -
Young Boy Soldier
Hilton McRae -
Macdonwald
David Thewlis -
Duncan
David Hayman -
Lennox
Jack Reynor -
Malcolm
Trivia:
In 2009, Michael Fassbender and Paddy Considine almost co-starred in Rupert Wyatt's WWI film "Birdsong", an adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' novel of the same name, but the project fell apart. They could finally work together in Macbeth. See more »
Goofs:
As Macbeth walks towards the witches for the first time in a wide shot, the sheer socks protecting his supposedly bare feet are clearly visible. See more »
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User Review
Author:
Rating: 8/10
Fantastic adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, Justin Kurzel's
drama is a stunning and well-crafted epic, featuring some unforgettable
performances from Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, Sean Harris and of
course, Michael Fassbender in the role of the savage tyrant, Macbeth.
Joining the other great Shakespearean masters such as Olivier and
Branagh, Kurzel has created a brutal and ambitious depiction, caught by
the awe-inspiring cinematography of Adam Arkapaw. Featuring glorious
locations across the bleak and wintery Highlands of Scotland, 'Macbeth'
is a film adaptation that even the great playwright himself would be
proud of.
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