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Watch online Macbeth (2015) on 123movies full movie free. Stream full movie Macbeth online without downloading or registration - rank movie after you watched it online. Oct 01, 2015  Directed by Justin Kurzel. With Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jack Madigan, Frank Madigan. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Macbeth is a 2015 British-French film drama film based on William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. The film was directed by Justin Kurzel from a screenplay adapted by Jacob Koskoff, Todd Louiso, and Michael Lesslie. It stars Michael Fassbender in the title role and Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth.

In contrast to the original, Justin Kurzel's 2015 adaptation of Macbeth does not end with Malcolm giving an optimistic speech about cleaning up the mess that is Scotland. Instead after Macbeth was slain by Macduff he is just sitting dead and alone on the battlefield while a young boy wanders towards him, apparently Fleance, and grabs Macbeth's sword from the ground. Parallel to this Malcolm is sitting in the throne room, looks at his sword, then at the crown and then walks out of the throne room. And the movie ends with Fleance walking, then running away from the battlefield.

It is a bit unclear what exactly to make of this. Now of course we have the prophecy that Banquo will supposedly be the father of kings, a prophecy that is never picked up in the play itself. I remember to have heard that at some point in history the line of kings can indeed be traced back to Banquo (and Fleance for that matter), but I don't exactly know how Banquo's supposed ancestors actually came to power. All in all this rather dark and mysterious ending sheds a much less optimistic and concluding light and I'm not sure what really to make of it.

So, what does the ending want to tell us? Is this related to the actual history of how Banquo's ancestors came to sit on the throne (if that is even more than just a rumour)? What does Fleance taking Macbeth's sword signify here? And why does Malcolm leave the throne room after looking at his sword and his crown, is he maybe even chasing after Fleance? Was something similar done in any previous adaptations or is it maybe adressed in any secondary (or historic) material? Or is there any information from the filmmakers about the choice of this rather ambiguous and less optimistic ending?

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The ending is not based on actual history since the history of Banquo and Fleance are dubious at best.

Although Macbeth was a historical figure, the characters of Banquo and Fleance are questionable. Shakespeare used the works of Raphael Holinshed when writing historical plays. Banquo is mentioned by Holinshed as an accomplice of Macbeth in his usurpation and as being the ancestor of the FitzAlan High Stewards of Scotland, from whom King James I descended. Holinshed's chronicles were disproven when historians discovered that the FitzAlan family descended from a Breton family. There did exist a historical figure called Banquo Thane of Lochaber, however there is no historical evidence supporting that this individual was a descendant or ancestor of any Scottish rulers.

The significance of Fleance taking Macbeth's sword suggests that Fleance is wishing to fulfill the prophecy as shown by the three witches. The witches prophesied that the descendants of Banquo shall be kings. Fleance is shown taking the sword of Macbeth to symbolize how strongly he feels about the prophecy being realized and that he will take the throne by force if necessary. It is really meant to be an ambiguous use of symbolism.

There is really no need for Malcolm to actually chase after Fleance. Malcolm's claim to the throne is evident. It is interesting how the filmmakers chose to have Malcolm simply looking upon his sword and crown rather than actually taking possession of them. This is also meant to be an ambiguous use of symbolism. The viewers are left to question if the prophecy of the three witches is to be fulfilled or if Malcolm will actually occupy the throne.

In actuality, Macbeth was succeeded by his stepson, Lulach. Lulach had a short and unsuccessful reign and was then succeeded by Malcolm III.

Perhaps it is a ominous suggestion foreshadowing that Fleance may choose to fulfil the witches' prophecy in the same way that Macbeth did: by force. Seeing as Shakespeare wrote this play with King James I in mind, and King James had a known hatred of witches, he would have most likely wanted to suggest to his audience that the witches were the cause of the whole tragedy. The director of this Macbeth may have picked up on that, and left the ending open to the idea that the witches' prophecy creates an endless cycle in the struggle for the throne, fuelled by the desire to fulfil a fate told by the witches.

By having Fleance's scene parallel to Malcolm's, it might suggest that those rightful to the throne will receive it, whilst those who choose to seize it upon prophecies told by witches, like Macbeth, will fail,and end up a tragic hero.

I'd argue that thematically, it's the same. Staring at his sword, from the throne, in contemplation, he walks out towards the light. That's a classic way of showing that he's going towards a better future, that there is work to do. The child, aka the future, taking Macbeth sword and walking towards the light from the fog, means the same, towards a better future.

Only difference being that movies are primarily Show, vs a book or plays Tell.

This particular adaptation of Macbeth focuses less on ambition and greed as motivations for the murder of Duncan and rather examines PTSD and the death of the Macbeth's baby as triggers. The last scene is meant to show (I think) how, because of the scenes of violence Fleance has experienced as a child (his dad being murdered in front of him, as well as Macbeth), he is destined to follow a similar trajectory to Macbeth i.e. kill the current King.

Um - I thought the film ending was pretty obviously foreshadowed by King Macbeth’s decision to believe the prophecy about Banquo: he tries to murder both father and son, and Fleance escapes.

The final scene is precisely the same, only a different king ;-)

In the play, Banquo is no part of Malcolm’s family: in the last scene Malcolm realizes and Fleance remembers what the prophecy means.

So Malcolm sets off to finish the job Macbeth began, and Fleance once again begins to run for his life.

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Lady Macbeth is a 2016 British drama film directed by William Oldroyd and written by Alice Birch, based on the short story Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District by Nikolai Leskov, though the film's ending deviates significantly from the source text. It stars Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton, Naomi Ackie and Christopher Fairbank. The plot follows a young woman who is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age.

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The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2016, and was released in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2017 by Altitude Film Distribution and in the United States on 14 July 2017 by Roadside Attractions. It received positive reviews and has grossed nearly $4 million worldwide.

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Plot[edit]

In 1865, Katherine is in a loveless marriage to an older man, Alexander Lester. They live at the estate of Alexander's father, Boris, in rural England. Katherine is forced to maintain a strict schedule and prevented from leaving the house. Boris scolds her for not giving Alexander a son, but Alexander's sexual interest in his wife seems to be limited to watching her naked body. One day, both Boris and Alexander have to leave the estate for separate business matters, leaving Katherine alone with the housemaid, Anna. For the first time in memory, she is free to explore the area to alleviate her boredom.

Katherine discovers Anna being suspended from the ceiling of an outbuilding in a sheet by the men who work on the land. They say they are weighing a sow. Katherine has the woman released. She is attracted to one of the men, Sebastian, and the next day sets herself up to meet him. When Sebastian comes to the house to visit Katherine, they begin an affair. Anna informs the local priest, who attempts to warn Katherine, but she sends him away. When Boris returns home, he finds his favourite wine has run out. He accuses Anna of drinking it and tells her to get on the floor on all fours: if she behaves as animal she will be treated as an animal. Katherine says nothing. Boris is later informed of the affair, beats Sebastian and locks him in a stable. He strikes Katherine when she demands his release. Katherine then poisons his food, and calmly makes small talk with Anna as he chokes to death in the next room.

Anna is terrified into muteness, and Boris is buried without suspicion. Katherine takes over the estate, and she and Sebastian continue their affair openly. One night, while they are asleep in Katherine's marital bed, she awakes to realise that Alexander has returned home. After he reveals that he is aware of the infidelity, Katherine summons Sebastian and they start to have sex in front of him. A fight ensues, during which Katherine kills Alexander. The couple bury Alexander's body in the woods and kill his horse. They are not directly accused of the murder, and Sebastian begins to dress and behave as the lord of the manor himself.

A woman arrives at the estate with a young boy named Teddy, who she claims is the product of an affair between Alexander and her daughter. Katherine reluctantly shelters the pair. Sebastian, angry at the change in living arrangements, returns to the outhouse. Katherine realises she is pregnant, but is unable to inform Sebastian. She also begins to bond with Teddy. When Teddy disappears after Katherine scolds him, Sebastian finds the boy sitting over a waterfall and rescues him. When he returns Teddy to the house, he admits that he considered pushing him. Katherine dissuades Sebastian from leaving, promising to do anything he wants in return.

While Teddy's grandmother is asleep, the couple use the opportunity to smother Teddy. Sebastian hides in the woods while Katherine claims that Teddy died in his sleep. The village doctor is sceptical of the story, but while the issue is being discussed, a guilt-ridden Sebastian returns from the woods and confesses everything. Katherine turns Sebastian's confession back on him, and accuses him of committing all of the murders with Anna. Her word is taken over his, especially when Anna remains mute. As Sebastian and Anna are taken away by the police, Katherine remains alone in the house with her unborn child.

Cast[edit]

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• Florence Pugh as Katherine Lester
• Cosmo Jarvis as Sebastian
• Naomi Ackie as Anna
• Christopher Fairbank as Boris Lester
• Paul Hilton as Alexander Lester
• Golda Rosheuvel as Agnes
• Anton Palmer as Teddy
• Rebecca Manley as Mary
• Fleur Houdijk as Tessa
• Cliff Burnett as Father Peter
• Nicholas Lumley as Mr. Robertson
• Raymond Finn as Mr. Kirkbride
• Ian Conningham as Detective Logan

Production[edit]

In September 2015, it was announced Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Christopher Fairbank, Naomi Ackie and Paul Hilton had been cast in the film, with William Oldroyd directing from a screenplay by Alice Birch.^[4]

Release[edit]

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2016.^[5] Shortly after, Roadside Attractions and Altitude Film Distribution acquired US and UK distribution rights to the film, respectively.^[6][7] It went onto screen at the BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2016^[8] and the Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2017.^[9]

Macbeth Movie 2015 Reviews

The film was released in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2017^[10] and in the United States on 14 July 2017.^[11]

Critical response[edit]

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 90% based on 173 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, 'Lady Macbeth flashes some surprising toughness beneath its period exterior, bolstered by a mesmerizing – and unforgiving – central performance by Florence Pugh.'^[12] On Metacritic, which assigns an average rating to reviews, the film has a weighted score of 76 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.^[13]

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Guy Lodge of Variety said 'Florence Pugh announces herself as a major talent to watch in William Oldroyd's impressively tough-minded Victorian tragedy.'^[14] David Friend of The Canadian Press calls Pugh's performance 'a revelation' and 'a striking portrayal of a woman on the brink.'^[15]

Mick LaSalle of The San Francisco Chronicle writes 'Oldroyd's approach to Lady Macbeth guarantees some longueurs as the film wears on. But the clarity with which Pugh and Oldroyd communicate Katherine's thoughts and motives maintains a solid interest throughout.'^[16]

Accolades[edit]

References[edit]

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14. ^Lodge, Guy (9 September 2016). 'Film Review: 'Lady Macbeth''. Variety. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
15. ^'Unearthing the gems: Standout TIFF movies you might've missed CTV News Toronto'. toronto.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
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24. ^'Grand Prix UCC 2018: cinq finalistes issus de quatre pays, le Cavens à Home'. 6néma (in French). 22 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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External links[edit]

• Lady Macbeth on IMDb
• Lady Macbeth at Rotten Tomatoes