Macbeth (2010) ← Back to main. The film was produced by Bhavana Studios in association with Working Class Hero, and Fahadh Faasil and Friends. WIP, films in which I've read the book AND seen the movie. Instead, it sets it in the Soviet Union, post-Stalin. Or so it would seem since it parallels Macbeth with Stalin himself. I didn’t enjoy this immensely (solely because I already knew the plot and we learned about it) However, the performances of the actors were amazing. Directed by Jeremy Freeston. I can't imagine the justification for this appalling misstep. Cast 12. And I've seen this play many many times. Amy (as Amy Azurra) Kaia Kane. Lady Macbeth. (Well, maybe with The Taming of the Shrew, but that's beside the point. William Shakespeare. Occasionally they work; Kate Fleetwood's Lady Macbeth sleepwalking sequence is effective in its smothering existential dread, and I actually enjoyed Macbeth making his hired assassins ham sandwiches before sending them out to murder poor Banquo. Part of the PBS Great Performance Series. Brilliant young general Macbeth pulls off a glorious victory in battle before returning to an indolent court where honours are dispensed by whim. Welles increased the purpose and presence of the three Witches in the movie to play up the conflict between early Christianity and pagan beliefs in Scotland. I had intended to see Justin Kurzel's 2015 adaptation but found it was unavailable, so I have substituted this 2010 BBC/PBS "Great Performances" production featuring Sir Patrick Stewart, OBE in the titular role and directed by Rupert Goold. Renowned Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart features as the eponymous anti-hero in this Soviet-era adaptation of one of Shakespeare's darkest and most powerful tragedies. This black and white film features some minor changes to the original play along with significant edits. Check system requirements. It was broadcast on BBC Four on 12 December 2010. This is a unique version of Shakespeare, and one perhaps more accessible to a modern audience. This was awful, just awful. Macbeth (TV) Director. Paul Shelley. And I was not disappointed. Part of the PBS Great Performance Series. ... and man oh man I think this movie is horrendous. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Macbeth, 2010 Director: Rupert Goold Notable cast: Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood. Directed by (1) Writing credits (4) Cast (89) Produced by (11) Music by (1) As what critic Ben Brantley describes as “raw susceptibility,” Lady Macbeth foreshadows danger through Macbeth’s poses. We’ve also had a number of film adaptations, but, as far as I know, none in recent years. Macduff. Lady Jane. All Cast & Crew. I enjoyed the changed setting to a war zone. Arguably the most boring and confusing version of macbeth I've had to watch for english class, I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. 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