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Macbeth (1983) ( The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Macbeth )

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2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance 24 Mar 2005

By Dorie

Format:DVD

I own several on screen versions of Macbeth, including the RSC version with Ian McKellen and Judi Dench, the 2001 RSC version directed by Gregory Doran, and the Roman Polanski cinematic version, so I believe I can safely say that the BBC Macbeth is the one I was most impressed with. Both Nicol Williamson and Jane Lapotaire give impressive performances. Williamson manages to realistically portray Macbeth as a terrified man, and Lapotaire is perfect as Lady Macbeth. This film explores the psychological dimension of the play to a much greater extent than other filmed versions, which emphasize the political. Here, the director delves into the protagonist's mind, and the result is tremendous.

There are many memorable moments in this film, such as Nicol Williamson wringing his hands behind his back as he knows his deed is about to be discovered, Jane Lapotaire with bloody hands pushing her husband towards the bedroom, or the terror in Lady Macduff's eyes as her child is slaughtered.

I also liked the lighting effects at the opening of the play, especially the use of colours for the sky.

I highly recommend this Macbeth to all those who truly appreciate Shakespeare.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Scottish Play 5 May 2011

By Oliver Twist

Format:DVD

In spite of the play (which I think is neither Shakespeare's best-constructed, nor his most convincingly written) and in spite of the sets (which look cheap and do not altogether complement the action), I found that I very much enjoyed this particular production.

I suspect - although I do not know - that the director was more familiar with the theatre than with film or television, because the use of the camera did not strike me as being particularly good. Apart, that is, from the speeches which are delivered directly to it. On the whole, I thought they worked well. Also, the lighting is frequently too harsh for the production, but what makes the play fun is the intensity with which Nicol Williams as Macbeth, and Jane Lapotaire as Lady Macbeth, throw themselves into their roles. The acting amongst the other players is variable - some good, some not so good - but the intensity of the two central perfomances carries you through the play and makes it well worth watching.

Aside from the "Subtitles" and "Scene Selection" options, the DVD has no extras.

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30 of 47 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Good play, but... 28 Nov 2004

By A Customer

Format:DVD

I have been a great fan of Shakespeare's plays for some time now, in particular Hamlet and Macbeth, so I decided to rent this out from the video library and give it a try. Jane Lapotaire's performance is OK, and there are some good supporting performances, but Nicol Williamson is so bad! His melodramatic performance of the 'Is this a dagger?' soliloquy was hilariously bad, and I was mortified to watch him slaughtering the 'To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow' speech with his slow, roaring delivery - "To .... mo .... rrrrow; aaaaaaaaaaaaaand to .... mo .... rrrrow" etc. There's got to be a better filmed version of this play out there. Don't get this.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Tiresome

It is just the growling, gurgling and heavy inhalation & exhalation of Williamson that makes the whole performance so tiresome. Go find another version.

Published on 29 April 2011 by Carpenter

5.0 out of 5 stars macbeth vhs video

ordered as a gift - video in v good condition - seller v helpful, thanks vm - no problems - wd use again

Published on 14 April 2011 by birdie

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear

I'm not going to write a long review because the film doesn't deserve it.

This is so bad, the lighting it terrible, the filming, acting, sets/ stages are all... Read more

Published on 30 Mar 2009 by M. S. Willis

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for actors!

Having remembered this version of Macbeth from school, I thought I'd have another look at it to help me in my studies of Shakespeare (as a university drama student). Read more

Published on 15 Mar 2006 by E. J. Berge

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