Macbeth (2006)

A contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" set in the ganglands of Melbourne.

Director:

Geoffrey Wright

Writers:

Geoffrey Wright (adapted by), Victoria Hill (adapted by)

Stars:

Victoria Hill, Lachy Hulme, Gary Sweet

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victoria Hill	...	Lady Macbeth
Lachy Hulme	...	Macduff
Gary Sweet	...	Duncan
Sam Worthington	...	Macbeth
Steve Bastoni	...	Banquo
Mick Molloy	...	Murderer in Brown
Matt Doran	...	Malcolm
Damian Walshe-Howling	...	Ross
Jonny Pasvolsky	...	Lennox
Rel Hunt	...	Angus
John Molloy	...	Murderer in Black
Miranda Nation	...	3rd Witch
Chloe Armstrong	...	1st Witch
Kate Bell	...	2nd Witch
Bob Franklin	...	Siward

Storyline

A contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" set in the ganglands of Melbourne.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | character name as title | murder of a child | macbeth character | lady macbeth character | 

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Taglines:

The Melbourne underworld. The present time.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
1st Witch: When should we three meet again? In thunder, lightening, or in rain?
2nd Witch: When the hurley burley's done. When the battle's lost and won.
3rd Witch: That will be ere the set of sun.
1st Witch: Where the place?
3rd Witch: Upon the Heath, there to meet with Macbeth.

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Crazy Credits

Near the very end of the closing credits, the voice of one of the witches can be heard, very faintly whispering, "His issue shall be kings."

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Connections

Version of She's the Man (2006)

User Reviews

Flawed, but very likable.

Australian production and low budget that ultimately outputs whats been put in.

The actors have done a brilliant job. Their emotions and effort placed into the emphasis and moment are excellent. And the reinterpretation undertaken into a modern day underworld crime syndicate similarity is superb.

Although lacking in some crucial moments of the Shakespearian script, it can be forgiven as this is not your usual stage play. It has been remade to invite not just fans of Macbeth, but perhaps bring in a new source of people who may perhaps prefer a lighter dialog with more modern environments. Perhaps a good way of viewing this is the overview of Macbeth has been superposed on these modern day criminals.

That with the beautiful soundtrack and bone chilling scenes and shootouts, it produces an enthralling and enjoyable movie. That is enjoyed more if a understanding of the original Macbeth is known.

By comparison, one can appreciate and enjoy both. This is definitely a lighter version that the audience can understand, through Macbeth's eyes.

7 out of 10.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 2006 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Macbeth

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$644, 17 June 2007

Gross USA:

$9,613

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$13,870

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Finance, Film Victoria, Mushroom Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color