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Macbeth

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 53m
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Michael Fassbender in Macbeth (2015)
Macbeth, a duke 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.
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Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, 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... Read allMacbeth, the Thane of Glamis, 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.Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, 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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,766
202
  • Director
    • Justin Kurzel
  • Writers
    • Todd Louiso(screenplay)
    • Jacob Koskoff(screenplay)
    • Michael Lesslie(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Marion Cotillard
    • Jack Madigan
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  • Director
    • Justin Kurzel
  • Writers
    • Todd Louiso(screenplay)
    • Jacob Koskoff(screenplay)
    • Michael Lesslie(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Marion Cotillard
    • Jack Madigan
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    • 254User reviews
    • 324Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 30 nominations

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    Teaser
    Trailer 1:53
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    Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:42
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    Macbeth - What's Done Cannot Be Undone
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    Macbeth - What's Done Cannot Be Undone
    Interview
    Interview 7:34
    Interview
    Marion Cotillard
    Interview 5:32
    Marion Cotillard

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    Justin Kurzel in Macbeth (2015)
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    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Macbethas Macbeth
    Marion Cotillard
    Marion Cotillard
    • Lady Macbethas Lady Macbeth
    Jack Madigan
    Jack Madigan
    • Macbeth Childas Macbeth Child
    Frank Madigan
    • Macbeth Childas Macbeth Child
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Banquoas Banquo
    Lochlann Harris
    • Fleanceas Fleance
    Kayla Fallon
    • Young Witchas Young Witch
    Lynn Kennedy
    • Middle-Aged Witchas Middle-Aged Witch
    Seylan Baxter
    Seylan Baxter
    • Older Witchas Older Witch
    • (as Seylan Mhairi Baxter)
    Amber Rissmann
    • Child Witchas Child Witch
    Scot Greenan
    Scot Greenan
    • Young Boy Soldieras Young Boy Soldier
    Hilton McRae
    • Macdonwaldas Macdonwald
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Duncanas Duncan
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Lennoxas Lennox
    Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    Brian Nickels
    Brian Nickels
    • Thane of Cawdoras Thane of Cawdor
    James Harkness
    James Harkness
    • Angusas Angus
    Ross Anderson
    Ross Anderson
    • Rosseas Rosse
    • Director
      • Justin Kurzel
    • Writers
      • Todd Louiso(screenplay)
      • Jacob Koskoff(screenplay)
      • Michael Lesslie(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Though Lady Macbeth's nationality is never mentioned in the original play, it is presumed that she is Scottish. For the film, Marion Cotillard kept her French accent. Producer Iain Canning explained that her casting added another layer to the film. "It has allowed us, at the center of this story, to place a character who has an otherness, there's a slight sense of separation now, in Lady Macbeth, that she exists in the community but somehow has a slightly different agenda to the other women in that community. It adds complexity to the Lady Macbeth role", he said. Scotland had many French Consorts, so it would have been plausible for Lady Macbeth to be French.
    • Goofs
      Some sets (particularly the cathedral) show examples of gothic architecture, an art style that started in the 12th century. However, Macbeth ruled in the middle of the 11th century, when gothic architecture didn't exist.
    • Quotes

      Macbeth: O full of scorpions, is my mind.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Macbeth/Regression (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      War Cry
      Written by Allan Macdonald

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    "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" (Lord Acton), in Shakespeare's Scottish play of assassination, set in scenes of blood and mud.
    Elizabethan play-write William Shakespeare staged plays of great historical events. Necessarily limited by the stage-setting, these were the masterpieces of carefully crafted words and speeches that we now consider as Shakespearian English. Thus this reviewer considered the film version of Shakespeare's Scottish play as perhaps being too wordy and stagey to go and see. However, I was beguiled by the trailer, that seemed to suggest lots of action and battles. Alas, this was not to be. However, this dull, but worthy product, is a fine showcase for Shakespeare, Scotland, and the performing thespians of the film.

    This Scottish-themed film does open up on the battlefield. There are some interesting scenes as the warriors prepare for battle and the battle itself is shown well. (A later battle also has some interesting two-sworded battle scenes). During the battle, witches appear, and make a prophecy about the King of Scotland. The film tells the story of an attempt to fulfil the prophecy and of the aftermath of that attempt.

    The male lead is played by Michael Fassbender and the female lead playing opposite him is Marion Cottilard. They are superb in their roles and must have actually suffered hard for their craft. Location shooting for the film was in the Isle of Skye in Scotland. This reviewer has paddled in water there, and can assure readers that even in the height of summer, it is like putting your feet into buckets of ice. Yet, we have Mr Fassbender in water in a scene, and Miss Cottilard, far from her native France, is seen scampering about barefoot and lightly dressed. Bravo! it should be said that there is little sight of the summer in this story. There are many, many, scenes of bleak mountains and bogs and moorland. The climate is cold and wet, with swirling fogs often covering the rough terrain. The scenes are in fact very bleak and compare with those in the Viking film 'Valhalla Rising' (2009).

    Elizabeth Debicki, who also appeared in this year of 2015 in 'Everest', here does a standout scene, as relevant to us now as it was in the era it was set in. Sean Harris, who like Michael Fassbender, also appeared in Prometheus (2012), here delivers a brilliant and powerful performance. There is a scene in the 1995 Scottish film 'Braveheart' where William Wallace is floored in shock when he encounters the English champion. Here, in this film, Sean Harris, similarly has his emotions plunged to the depths, more than once. His acting is superb throughout the film.

    David Thewlis seems to have an ability to really inhabit his roles. The source material, (book), for the film 'Seven Years in Tibet' (1997) seems to show he got the part just right. So too, for his OTT role in the 2010 film 'Mr Nice' which again matched the source material in the book of the same name. In this year of 2015 though, his performances have seemed more subdued but still true to the source material. I found his portrayal in 'Legend' to be fascinating. Here, in this film, he takes a part and makes it very believable. The part he plays is very like one today and he seems to play it like that too. There are some obvious differences too in that role of course, but that is the essence of the plot of this Scottish film.

    We also get good supporting roles from Paddy Considine, David Hayman and Jack Reynor.

    Much of the location shooting is on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, though I did spot Bamburgh Castle too. Ely Cathedral is also featured. The cathedral scenes are spectacular as are the castle interiors, however the bulk of the film is shot in realistically grim surroundings. Our thespians spend most of their time wallowing in blood and mud, and the climate and terrain are both as gloomy and grim as the storyline. The use of hand-held cameras does detract though. As do some of the special-effects that take us out of the moment.

    This film is a good introduction to Shakespeare and his Scottish play. Political students can learn lessons from this story today, just as they can from 'I Claudius'. For those interested in the subjects of assassination, conspiracy, politics and statecraft, then the writings of the Renaissance Florentine statesman and writer Niccolo Machiavelli may also be of interest.

    This film of the Scottish play serves as a good way to engage a modern audience and as such has been a worthwhile project. 9/10.
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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Scottish Film
    • Filming locations
      • Sligachan Glen, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • See-Saw Films
      • DMC Film
      • Anton
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,110,707
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $69,833
      • Dec 6, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,322,067
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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