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The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

September 24, 2021 R. Zrike
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DCP at Lincoln Center (world premiere; NYFF)

So I guess what Ethan Coen used to bring to the table was… taste?*

There are certainly some arresting shots. I like the staginess. I like the sound design. Very much a post-9/11, uncanny digital, etc, etc Seventh Seal. Although I would have appreciated more mud and grime à la Hard to Be a God.

McDormand and Washington really hammed it up. But if Denzel’s having a good time, so shall I. Didn’t enjoy Frances’ scenes as much, though I haven’t really liked her work since Fargo.

Note: I’m not sure this will do too well on streaming. Benefits greatly from seeing it in a theater, especially one where the narrower aspect ratio allows the image to go up to the ceiling (rather than just a hard matte to 16x9). Recalls how films used to be exhibited where it towers above you rather than just sits in front.

*I’m kidding of course (well, sort of)

Rating: 3/5

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