Justin Kurzel’s "MACBETH"

[Makarov]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I watched it last night.

I love the Macbeth play and I thought this was a pretty good movie, but overall, something was lacking for me. It definitely feels like the emphasis was on style over substance.

Kurzel stays true to the play, but when he deviates, it's quite evident. From what I recall

[Show spoiler]Malcolm does not immediately learn that Macbeth killed his father, Fleance is not saved by the witches, etc.

[Show spoiler]Also the woods are burnt instead of used as camoflauge, the floating sword leading him to stab the king is changed into the ghost boy holding it, and he says his last lines to Macduff like he'd already given up the will to fight. Trying to think of any more changes..

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I watched it last night.

I love the Macbeth play and I thought this was a pretty good movie, but overall, something was lacking for me. It definitely feels like the emphasis was on style over substance.

Kurzel stays true to the play, but when he deviates, it's quite evident. From what I recall

[Show spoiler]Malcolm does not immediately learn that Macbeth killed his father, Fleance is not saved by the witches, etc.

I agree with you 100%. Definitely style over substance, which is OK as I guess I do not mind modern interpretations that still allow audiences to explore this Shakespeare tragedy. I think this version is designed for a more mainstream audience.

Not sure you have Amazon Prime, but Patrick Stewart's version of Macbeth (Natzi-type setting) is streaming for Prime Members and it blew me away, maybe even more than Polanski's take on the story.