Macbeth Review (2015)

Macbeth

  Oh boy, where to even begin with this review. . . Macbeth stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cottilard as its main leads. I'm a huge fan of both, but recently Fassbender is going up the ranks on my personal favorites list. 

  The gritty film, though beautiful to look at, wouldn't be quite as marvelous if it weren't for Fassbender's raw performance. He has a way of making the most intense scenes work so organically as he breathes life into his characters. The way he transitions from physical battles to emotional ones, while never losing the audience's sympathy, is extremely impressive. Likewise, Cottilard is just as precise in her portrayal of Lady Macbeth, bringing the perfect amount of emotion to the role.

  From the very first shot, I knew I was in for a treat. The cinematography was beyond stunning, so rich and vivid. From the accurate period costumes, to the music, to the slow motion battle sequences, to the Shakespearean English, Macbeth is a unique masterpiece from director Justin Kurzel. 

  While at first it was extremely hard to follow their regional accents and poetic language, it became one of my favorite aspects of the movie. The dialogue was so beautifully written that it made me want to spend hours watching a single scene and taking in/analyzing every word said in it. While I do suggest reading up on the basic plot and cliff notes, Macbeth is a movie you should see in theaters. Absolutely mesmerizing. . . 10 out 10 stars (A Must See)