The Tragedy of Macbeth 1971

Critics score:
86 / 100

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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The wide-screen visuals swamp the dialogue, and the thematics have been turned inside out -- but that's what movie adaptations ought to do. Read more

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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: This is an original film by an original film artist, and not an 'interpretation.' Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: Polanski's evident desire to elicit understated, naturalistic performances from his cast also underplays the poetry of the play... Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Does Polanski's Macbeth work? Not especially, but it was an admirable try. Read more

J. Hoberman, Village Voice: The film's bear-baiting, barnyard pageantry is less convincing than its clammy locations. Read more