#Classic Macbeth

MARCH

??. by William Shakespeare

Finish date: February 14 2022
Genre: Play
Rating: A++++++
Review:

Good news: I celebrate Black History Month 2022 not only in books but also honoring IMO the best black actor ever: Denzel Washington. He’s charisma and originality shows he’s mastery and talent. When I watch a Denzel movie I can’t but watch it again. His presence holds so much attention and focus.

Good news: What an impressive play…when you read the text and WATCH the movie version by Joel Coen! Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand are magnificent. At times director Coen adjusts the play for a movie storyboard effect. In Act 1 Coen interweaves scene 4 and 5. So, if you’re reading the play while watching…you’ve been warned!

Good news: Classic play that I will have to read again. There is so much in Shakespeare’s play that I cannot absorb in one sitting.

Personal: The black and white visuals in the movie are mesmerizing in its simplicity. Act 5, 6 when Malcolm says: “Now near enough: your leafy screens throw down.” When you see this in the movie the words come alive! Don’t forget the three witches…so impressed with their spookiness!
Bravo Joel Coen….3 Oscar nominations:

Best Actor – Best Production Design – Best Cinematography!