The Tragedy of Macbeth

4 Stars (out of 4)

Stark and severe, and with a level of artistry rarely achieved in movies, this black-and-white tragedy may be the best Macbeth ever made, and certainly one of the best of all Shakespeare adaptations. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth (Denzel Washington) and Banquo (Bertie Carvel) return from war. They encounter three witches (all played by Kathryn Hunter), who offer prophecies. Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor, and then king. Banquo will not be king, but he will be the father of future kings. Back in Scotland, Macbeth learns that he has now, indeed, been named Thane of Cawdor. He begins thinking about the next prophecy... More...

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