Lady Macbeth

  • 2017


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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2.0
Katherine doesnt share her husbands ambition; in fact, she and Alexander (Paul Hilton) share very little, as hes often away and openly contemptuous to .. Av Club
4.5
Twisting between vestal purity and mirthless psychotic, Pugh delivers a pristine self assured character study well beyond her years. Den Of Geek
2.0
But as the body count rises, Lady Macbeth loses its secret weapon: sympathy. EW
3.8
You cant stop watching its beauty, even as you long to look away from its cruelty. Rogerebert
4.0
A powerful, at times brutal, portrayal of a woman driven to extremes in search of autonomy. Common Sense Media
2.0
Lady Macbeth reveals the essence of its plot in the title, but the dark twists of the thrilling narrative still manage to surprise. Indie Wire
4.5
Though the films austere outlook compromises its commercial appeal to the Masterpiece Theater crowd, it has the makings of a more rarefied arthouse co .. Variety
4.0
Too often period pieces are about nothing but themselves dusty time capsules that seek to recreate a time gone by, along with all the eras quaint, out .. We Got This Covered
1.5
Theres an intriguing story to be told here, but theres a better way to tell it. Austin Chronicle
4.0
The period drama gets violent in this tale of a teenage girl married off to a wealthy landowner This brilliantly feminist British indie film plunges a .. Time Out
4.0
Encounters with stifling patriarchy amuse and appal in equal measure, as Katherine proves more than a match for any man smarter, sharper and more dead .. The Guardian
5.0
It could well open up a dark new avenue in the bonnets and bows world of classic literary adaptation. The Guardian
1.3
Lady Macbeth eventually turns into a meaningless, mean spirited, and proudly irredeemable non character study.
4.0
It aims to make its audience chortle continuously for 86 minutes, and for the most part it succeeds mightily.
5.0
But most of the films action takes place inside the stark manor house of Katherines father in law, where every object and every resident has its place ..
4.5
Superbly acted and executed, this spare piece of storytelling marks an assertive feature debut for theatre and opera director William Oldroyd, followi .. Screen Daily
5.0
Naomi Ackie and Florence Pugh.In the gorgeously harsh Lady Macbeth, the then 19 year old actress Florence Pugh plays young Katherine, who is essential .. Vulture
5.0
Lady Macbeth mostly operates within established period conventions, but draws fresh blood from antique material thanks to a sparky cast, subtle nods t .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
The consequences of Katherines actions may be tragic in the literal sense, but never in a dramatic one.
5.0
It takes a while to figure out who the title character in Lady Macbeth really is. The New York Times
2.7
Pugh, in her first leading film role, surely deserves a lot of credit for this, bringing a palpable girlishness to her fractious behaviorlike a kid ge .. Paste Magazine
3.0
One big problem that I have with the film is that it doesnt really have a strong fix on who Katherine is. E Film Critic
5.0
A British, period set chamber thriller with a star making turn on one side of the camera, and one hell of a directing debut on the other. Telegraph
5.0
But having liberated herself, the question Lady Macbeth asks of its transgressive heroine is whether she will be constrained again by anything that sm ..
3.5
The period drama is best identified by it swoon inducing romantic subplots and heavy melodrama. The Young Folks
4.0
Despite the title, theres nothing Scottish or Shakespearean about this tale of murderous Victorian passion.
3.1
The action has been moved to a spartan country estate in northern England and each shot is as perfectly composed as a Dutch still life. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Katherine treats the help poorly, and when she encounters obstacles to her desires, she removes them with a startling ruthlessness. Philly
2.0
It must be emphasized that this is a dark, nasty tale in which very little light is allowed to penetrate the shadows of malignancy that permeate it. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Alexander is dispatched abruptly to a fire somewhere yonder for an indefinite amount of time. Village Voice
3.8
Florence Pugh of The Falling brings a poker faced cruelty to Katherine, the title character. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Director William Oldroyd is on familiar ground with this period piece, but Lady Macbeth bares its teeth early and often, rising above the tea and dism .. Blu Ray
5.0
The endless scenes of women being barked at, beaten, and dehumanized make this an unlikely date movie, but they lay the ground for a mighty revenge th .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The storys logic remains in the realm of the melodrama for a bit. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Laura Clifford Robin Clifford In 1865 rural England, seventeen year old Katherine (Florence Pugh) is wed to forty year old Alexander (Paul Hilton, Lon ..
2.5
Filmmaker Dave McCarys efforts at cultivating a feel good vibe grow more and more desperate as time progresses, but the movie is, for the most part, n .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Pugh is superb in the role: a powerful potion of rebellion, determination and lust. The Times
2.0
The result is cold and unconvincing, by turns dull and repellent. News Review
4.0
Lady Macbeth is daring cinema that will chill you to the bone and leave you rooting for its understandably immoral heroine. Radio Times
4.0
The directors graceful and poetic storytelling style doesnt allow for even a hint of suspense. Independent
4.4
And then the murders start, evoking both the legacy of Macbeth and film noirs ranging from The Big Sleep to The Postman Always Rings Twice. Rolling Stone
4.0
In rendering his most avant garde characters as members of a kind of self help conspiracy in The Made Up Man, Joseph Scapellato offers not an update b .. Pop Matters
2.0
Ultimately, we feel like bystanders, rather than engaged viewers watching this unnecessarily mean spirited tale. The Wrap
2.0
True provocateurs, Oldroyd and Birch have thrown race into this mix of caste and cruelty, and your appreciation of the film may largely rest on your f .. Film Journal
4.5
Its a deliberate attempt to bring realism to what is a morbidly fantastical story. Hindustan Times
4.0
RELATED: Valerian a beautiful hot mess of sci fi spectacle Shot with unsparing coldness, Lady Macbeth is a disturbing character study and dark moral m .. Az Central
4.0
With good reason.In classical tragedy whether its Greek, Shakespearean or Jacobean its usually the maidservant who comes to grief most horribly. Smh
4.5
The wild terrain may put you in mind of Wuthering Heights, but this is a whole other kind of Gothic. Npr
5.0
This is not yer typical costume drama.This is not a costume drama like weve ever seen before.
3.8
Director William Oldroyd delivers a taut and well paced period drama elevated by Pughs riveting performance. Toronto Star
4.0
Oldroyd confidently delivers beautifully symmetrical and meticulous compositions and directs his players with assurance. Flim List
4.5
Here is a stately looking drama, its territory feels reminiscent of lavish adaptations and sumptuous melodramas. Film Inquiry
4.0
It may have an element of the gothic romance of Wuthering Heights or dreamy desires of Catherine Cookson but Katherines pyschological landscape is muc .. Eye For Film
5.0
Moody and constantly surprising, the plot moves quickly as it serpentines over the emotional canvas.Its a chilling film that will make your skin crawl ..
2.5
By convincingly portraying Katherines descent into monstrosity, Pugh has crafted a lovely calling card for future work but stills fails to completely .. Observer
4.0
This is a fantastic example on how to seek inspiration in past literary works and create bold fresh material. Flim Threet
3.0
Not content with taking itself extremely seriously, it asks that we accord it the same respect, and this presents a diplomatic challenge for those of .. New Yorker
3.0
That is the fascinating debate that Lady Macbeth fosters.In an age where feminist voices are getting their deserved attention in cinema, this peculiar .. The Film Stage
4.4
Even her breathing changes.Its a wonderful performance in a very fine film. Chicago Tribune
3.8
But Pugh and the film around her hold an audience transfixed and conflicted to the end. Boston Globe
5.0
As with Andrea Arnolds Wuthering Heights, William Oldroyds bold film utilises a racially diverse cast.Nobody onscreen notes that Sebastian and Katheri .. The Irish Times
3.5
Katherine takes a sort of sadistic (but also self destructive) pleasure in defying every standard of her gender and social class, and the movie never .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
Oldroyd pays close attention to the bleakness of the environment and the total lack of concern everyone displays in Katherines mental well being. The Atlantic
5.0
The result is spellbinding, a period drama that feels utterly of our time, an ancient story told in an entirely new way. Birth Movies Death
3.5
I havent read the novella and certainly havent seen the opera, but the movie is well done with some fine twists. Tony Medley
4.4
The relationship this trio ends up forging is surprisingly touching and tender, the outcome of their collective bonding a terrifying turn of the screw .. Movie Freak
2.0
A violent encounter yields a wild romp in bed, and the two of them proceed to carry on an affair behind Alexanders back. Detroit News
4.0
As provocative as it is defiantly stylised (no music score, dialogue is both spare and unsparing), this is not your typical costume drama in any shape .. Herald Sun
3.0
Often with films of this nature audiences can expect to put at least two hours aside, but this comes in at a little over 90 minutes, and while usually .. Hey U Guys
3.0
It is not up for dispute that the film is a technical accomplishment; director William Oldroyd employs a measured cinematic pace for the narratives un .. The Play List
2.0
Its impossible to root for Katherine. She fights back, for sure, but then she behaves more appallingly than her oppressors. Now Toronto
2.5
Geography aside its a fairly faithful version, but its not a very memorable one. Film Ink
4.0
It may not be the Shakespearean spin many will be expecting yet Lady Macbeth isnt too dissimilar to the works of the Bard in the way that Katherines a .. Cine Vue
4.0
THE VERDICT: This sequel turns up the volume on the action and spectacle for a fun and frequently thrilling ride, but cant help but feel like a disapp .. Games Radar
4.5
This is a delightfully seditious film that hands patriarchy a right good kicking, and deservedly so. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
5.0
But this is not exactly the exercise in feminist revenge and sexual empowerment it initially appears to be. Lw Lies
3.5
Theres no reason to see this one in lieu of some of the better ones mentioned above, but if youve seen all those, youll probably get on just fine with .. Abc
4.0
Its investigation into a corrupt feminine power within an oppressive marital system renders the film dark and brooding and, at times, quite brutal .. .. Nz Herald
4.0
Although the longing between Katherine and Sebastian doesnt quite reach the wuthering heights promised, Alice Birchs script is stripped to the bone, a .. Flicks
1.5
Maybe youll like this movie if you enjoy talking loudly at parties about your appreciation for difficult art ( The Stranger
4.0
A deeply modern thriller borne from the 19th century, one whose traces of Hitchcock, Hardy and Haneke never obscure its huge originality. Ft
5.0
But overall The Promise tells its story well, and should be commended for doing so. Katell Quilleveres Franco Belgian drama Heal the Living is worth w .. Independent Ie
4.5
The English actress delivers one of the truly mesmerising and memorable performances of the year as the compelling, conniving and at times chilling Ka .. Stuff
4.5
Pughs performance is simply dazzling, a breakout turn that reminds you of a young Judi Dench in the way she combines spirited inner strength with inte .. Contact Music
4.5
The portrait it makes of men with power in that 19th century of rural England is authentic patriarchal cancer.
4.4
At heart this is a character study of a ruthless and wily soul, one whose outrageously awful acts we can somewhat understand. Larsen On Film
3.0
Oldroyd and screenwriter Alice Birch dont, though, quite find the tempo for the increasingly giddy grand guignol. The Arts Desk
4.0
But with Lady Macbeth, there is nothing more chilling than watching the destruction of a soul, especially in a film as engrossing and confronting as t .. Matts Movie Reviews
5.0
makes Katherine a fascinating, unsettling character and gives Lady Macbeth an edge that will leave audiences breathless. Sltrib
4.0
Film review: Macbeth Michael Fassbender channels madness of Shakespeares world of pain The film takes the notion that English society was polite and m .. Scmp
2.0
Its a little slow in places but Lady Macbeth is still an interesting drama from director William Oldroyd. The Film Pie
5.0
As you can probably tell by now, this tale is more Wuthering Heights than Macbeth. Straight
3.0
Its not a complicated story, but there are complications, both external and internal.And while this is no morality tale, it doesnt pretend to take pla .. Sandiego Reader
3.0
The dialogue is spare yet energetic, the emotions bold and all consuming. Shockya
1.5
Every shot is meticulously composed to make its point, with nothing left to chance.It is so calculated that you can see every shock from 3 miles out, .. News Week
2.0
But Katherine feels disorientingly more modern than anyone around her, and the cold blooded finale feels less like a true reckoning with moral charact .. Film Comment
3.0
A Victorian chamber piece with a dubious morality and cautionary feminist designs. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
Florence Pughs Katherine is a remarkably fresh and convincing depiction of how a young woman might act after being unwillingly sold into marriage. One Room With A View
1.0
Both of them display an epic amount of sexism in the way they treat Katherine. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
More wilful sadist than a distressed damsel, Katherine offers a fine showcase for the hypnotising Florence Pugh to veer from endearing puckishness to .. The Skinny
4.5
For all the murder and mayhem that ultimately ensue, Lady Macbeth is a quiet, measured film. Under The Radar Mag
4.4
The cinematography rivets our attention with every frame, not just in the shocking murder scenes but also in the details. Post Gazette
4.5
At the center of this tranquil nightmare stands Pugh, whose central performance is a thing of beautiful monstrousness. The Daily Beast
5.0
The film industry better be warned: Hell hath no fury like Florence Pugh. Or Lando Weekly
4.4
This starkly beautiful film is based not on Shakespeare, but on an 1865 Russian novella, Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk..In the opening shots of Lady Mac .. Seattle Times
4.5
However, theres no gainsaying his skill as a director, both atmosphericallywith Ari Wegners beautiful cinematography sometimes invoking Ingresand with .. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Disturbing as it may be to audiences accustomed to genteel costumed dramas, Pughs play acting is an achievement to remember. East Bay Express
3.0
However, this movie would be nothing without the magnificent performances from its cast. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
Of course, the movies stylistic restraint serves another purpose. Concrete Play Ground
4.0
Pughs performance fits those adjectives and more, while Oldroyds naturalistic camerawork grounds the story, giving it an almost documentary realism. National Post
5.0
Alice Birchs screenplay reduces the narrative to its revenge drama essence. Bfi
4.0
This is self evidently incendiary material but the way its handled is never exploitative.Thanks to the remarkable performances by two very fine actors .. The Australian
4.0
Dark and disturbing, its a tale that benefits from the simplicity of its telling and the frigid economy of the narrative. Sky
4.5
Lady Macbeth is understated and devastating in a single breath, and Im certain well be seeing a great deal more of Florence Pugh in the years to come. Third Coast Review
1.0
But the actors are good enough to convince even when the plot doesnt. New States Man
3.5
The filmmakers reject the usual white washing of the so called heritage drama. Winnipeg Free Press
4.5
He doesnt sit well in the role very much in a fish out of water sense.
4.0
Excellent and complex British film in which revenge and passion emanate from the same source.
4.5
The latest and best is Lady Macbeth, a concentrated 19th century drama that will freeze your blood, should you see it at the Modern this weekend. Fw Weekly
5.0
The performance by Pugh is calm and certain; its one of the more exciting breakthroughs of the year. Ap News
2.5
Lady Macbeth feels like gussied up exploitation incapable of wringing any actual substance out of its lurid trappings. Spectrum Culture
3.8
There is no special pleading, no attempt to make us understand, just cold facts and honest emotion. Sf Chronicle
5.0
Pugh is terrifically fearless here; it will likely be her breakout role. Washington City Paper
5.0
This circumvents all our expectations, plays like a thriller, ditches bonnets for more murderous pursuits, and is plain terrific. Spectator
4.5
Oldroyd orchestrates his theater trained, extremely measured, fitting visual style reminiscent of Haneke: static long takes, visual symmetry and only .. Screen Anarchy
4.5
The excellent debut feature by William Oldroyd delivers cold beauty, moody melodrama The film is called Lady Macbeth, but its less like Shakespeare th .. Metro Active
3.8
If it sounds a little like a film noir transplanted to an English country house Double Indemnity with whalebone corsets thats not far off. Heral
4.0
Its a brutal introduction to a cold and affectionless new world of spying eyes and creaking floorboards. News
4.0
Pughs performance is eerie and mesmerising you cant tear your eyes away, she demands to be watched. News
3.5
The oppressed become conquerors and vice versa in a story that treats vengeance like an everyday event. Richard Crouse
4.5
A pre feminist tale taken to uneasy extremes, Oldroyds chilly epic might at first feel like a gloomy costume piece the likes of a Wuthering Heights or .. Adelaide Review
3.0
While visually potent, the film is brief, meaning it lacks the depth of tragedy definitive in Shakespeares greatest work. Impulse Gamer
2.5
Adapted from a Nikolai Leskov novella, its a sinister slow burner that unfolds in rural England in 1865 and tracks a stifled wifes transformation into .. Willamette Week
4.5
The film escapes the mere denunciation of patriarchy and is transformed into a tragedy that honors its Shakespearian roots.
4.5
It is beautifully lit and shot by Ari Wegner, who creates a pressure cooker atmosphere anchored exclusively on an expressionless Katherine centered in .. Kdhx
4.0
The film is handsomely directed and staged, with plenty of suspense and sex scenes that are actually sexy, something of a rarity nowadays even in the .. Splice Today
4.0
The settings, the costumes, the performances, and the cinematography all works in unison to bring a startling story and all of its more shocking momen .. FanboyNation.com
1.0
They smother the film, cultivating a narrative lacking any purpose, spontaneity or meaningful character development, due to these subtexts and, for wa .. Patrick Nabarro
5.0
But nothing ever turns into caricature.The movie is asking questions about all power. Buffalo News
1.5
Those are the ones that appear to be easygoing genre fare, but turn out to be something else entirely. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Theres been a rash of 19th century erotic thrillers this season.The likes of The Beguiled and My Cousin Rachel, however, look like tea parties compare .. Daily News
2.5
Her steamy affair with a stable hand, which begins as a sexual assault, doesnt really do anything to rectify it. From the Front Row
5.0
Despite its violence Lady Macbeth isnt a morose film, and there is humour, often animal related.How do you actually bury a dead horse Caution Spoilers
3.0
The solid performances and the perturbing lack of sound manage to elevate the film.
1.5
76 In 76, Nigerian filmmaker Izu Ojukwu sets a love story against the backdrop of the failed 1976 military coup. World Socialist Web Site
4.0
For Oldroyd has very much put a modern spin on the tale, lending his central character a feisty determination that feels very contemporary. Indie London
4.0
A film that reconstructs an oppressive environment to break down its stiffness with increasingly refreshing spontaneity. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.4
Lady MacBeth is a costume drama that moves with the anxiety inducing momentum of a thriller. Host Madison
4.0
Combined with Alice Birchs blunt and effective screenplay, the result is a nerve wracking, emotionless drama that delivers across the board. Flick Feast
5.0
Katherines surroundings are as coldly beautiful as she; dark woods, stiff seats and corseted silk dresses all evoke an elegant, oppressive discomfort. Hot Press
3.5
Certainly an interesting option if youre into so called art cinema. Give it a try. Konexión
1.5
A story about a woman like Cinderella that turns into something very close to Cersei Lannister after 90 minutes.
5.0
The films content is not for the faint of heart, but the breakout performance of unforgettable villainess Pugh is worth wincing through. Lagniappe Mobile
4.0
Lady Macbeth translates Russian history into the muddy English countryside.
4.5
Like The Beguiled, Lady Macbeth is about power and the performed innocence of white womanhood.But in enriching its drama with race, Oldroyds film demo .. Buzz Feed
5.0
Of course, you can easily opt out at any time, but were confident that you wont. I News
4.0
It makes the films resolution particularly appalling, as the power of white privilege is reaffirmed with stark clarity. The Lonely Film Critic
4.5
Lady Macbeths minimal point of view is magnified and serves as a framework for a canvas that depicts impulses and passions.
5.0
click image Florence Pugh in Lady MacBeth . . via IMDB Lady Macbeth has long been a go to scapegoat descriptor for a manipulative woman, a crazy bitch .. The Coast
5.0
When I received word from a publicist that a new film titled Lady Macbeth based on Nikolai Leskovs 1865 novella, Lady MacBeth of Mtsenk, would be open .. Louis Proyect
3.8
This is not a movie to take to your heart, but as a psychological character study, its both grueling and profound. Good Times
4.5
Whats ironic is that this darkest of tales is told in a uniquely beautiful manner. Spokane7
4.5
At one hour and 30 minutes, every aspect of the film feels spare and graceful. Bitch Media
4.5
Beyond Pughs gripping performance, all the cast are excellent as well. We Are Movie Geeks
4.0
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1.5
In the third act, the film throws a hook to your stomach, and then drags you by the mud without mercy. Pólvora
4.5
This is an oppressive and suffocating atmosphere for women, created with sober, star scenes, allowing director William Oldroyd to make an accurate por .. Letras Libres
5.0
Lady Macbeth is a deftly assured cinematic debut from theatre director William Oldroyd: a film of unnerving, accumulating tension, punctuated by momen .. Big Issue
4.5
Another delicious repressed femme fatale. Erotically exploits the young woman archetype who only wants to satisfy her desires the hell with the conseq .. Films In Review
2.0
Simply put, her work here is incredible and worth the admission price. Sassymamainla
4.2
A Victorian chamber piece with a dubious morality and cautionary feminist designs. Sover
4.5
Opera and theater director William Oldroys first film can not only appear with dignity on any best of the year list, but it is also a perverse accompa .. Ernestodiez Martinez
5.0
It could be regarded as a feminist parablethats if we refuse to condemn the psychopathic heroines vengeful reaction to being treated as property.Is ki .. The Culture Trip
4.5
Florence Pugh gives a slow burning performance simmering with wildness and terrifying surprises as Lady Macbeth. Narrative Muse
4.5
This is a masterful feature debut by both director Oldroyd and leading actor Pugh. Square Eyes
5.0
Anchored by the wide ranging, utterly riveting powerhouse performance from Pugh, Katherine evolves into an indelible cinematic anti heroine. Providence Journal
3.0
Whether this is a happy ending or just a happy chapter is just another thing Klute s framing doesnt let us see.



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