ShakespeaRe-Told Macbeth is far from the classic Shakespearean play set in the 11th century. Director Mark Brozel attempts to provide an experience which is both true to the original Shakespearean world and engaging for 21st century audiences, but the result is nothing but disturbing and confusing. Whilst Joe Macbeth’s (James McAvoy) focus of revenge rather than ambition leads to an atrocious adaption, putting it simply; its 90 minutes of your time you'll never get back.
The BBC adaption of Macbeth is designed to be beautifully crafted, a little bit quirky and littered with symbolism. However, any Shakespeare enthusiast can see that the film is disgustingly flawed and fails to deliver the Macbeth story. No matter how much symbolism. Although, give it is due, the film is cleverly …show more content…
What a mistake. Since the development of Joe leads more and more to a man seeking revenge not vaulting ambition. With the arrival of the ‘witches’: garbage men which clearly leaves to the lack of spirituality which was represented in the play. Seriously did screenwriter Peter Moffat read the play? So with the arrival of the garbage men and the prophecies where Joe is told he will own the restaurant this leads to the idea to kill Duncan. Which is totally unrealistic for a modern day audience.
However, Ella Macbeth cannot be forgotten for she did bring some light to the film. Initial camera angles of Ella highlight her seductive personality through close ups on her features. Also through the vibrant colours she often wears ads light to the dull kitchen and dark rooms. Ella is initially portrayed as bewitching but eventually she is just psychotic. Similar to the Lady Macbeth of the play. However, the emphasis on her lost child is clearly a blotched job as too many conclusions are drawn from the line “I have given suck and know/ How tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me” (I, vii,
The BBC adaption of Macbeth is designed to be beautifully crafted, a little bit quirky and littered with symbolism. However, any Shakespeare enthusiast can see that the film is disgustingly flawed and fails to deliver the Macbeth story. No matter how much symbolism. Although, give it is due, the film is cleverly …show more content…
What a mistake. Since the development of Joe leads more and more to a man seeking revenge not vaulting ambition. With the arrival of the ‘witches’: garbage men which clearly leaves to the lack of spirituality which was represented in the play. Seriously did screenwriter Peter Moffat read the play? So with the arrival of the garbage men and the prophecies where Joe is told he will own the restaurant this leads to the idea to kill Duncan. Which is totally unrealistic for a modern day audience.
However, Ella Macbeth cannot be forgotten for she did bring some light to the film. Initial camera angles of Ella highlight her seductive personality through close ups on her features. Also through the vibrant colours she often wears ads light to the dull kitchen and dark rooms. Ella is initially portrayed as bewitching but eventually she is just psychotic. Similar to the Lady Macbeth of the play. However, the emphasis on her lost child is clearly a blotched job as too many conclusions are drawn from the line “I have given suck and know/ How tender ‘tis to love the babe that milks me” (I, vii,