Even though there were many similarities and differences between the films, they were both pleasant. A huge contrast between both films was the acting. On the first film the acting was really good and of high quality. It helped the non-background scenes be unnoticeable. Also, it resembled every scene brilliantly. In contrast, in the modern film the acting was alright. Many of the Macbeth scenes were not portrayed as well as the play. The play contained more emotion.
In comparison, some of the scenes were alike even though they were both done in different versions. For example, a similar scene was when the witches are foreshadowing Macbeth's future. In the first film, the witches are brainwashing him in that he is going to become king by continually saying, "All hail Macbeth." In the modern film they are telling him the same prophesies, but it is done is a seducing manner. Although they were done or acted in different ways, it was clearly understandable what the witches were doing. In my opinion, I prefer the first film starring Ian Mckellen and Judy Dench. It was easier to understand.
Monica, I can't agree with you more when you say the acting in the first film version is superior. I think the second version is a good interpretation of the play, but the first is true to the original text. It's interesting that you thought the witch scene was similar- the fact that you feel that way despite the directorial differences in each film shows to me that Shakespeare's writing transcends artistic interpretation and is powerful enough to stand alone.
ReplyDeletei agree with what you are saying the first one was better than the second one,and the second one was more seducting than the original
ReplyDeleteAlthough you say that the lack of scenery made it easier to understand what the actors were saying, I kindly disagree because I thought the lack of scenery actually made me get bored so I actually payed less attention to the movie overall. I couldn't even understand what was going on in the first couple of scenes because I was trying to figure out where they were.
ReplyDeleteI disagree, the actors were much better in the first movie but it didn't help the non-background scenes be unnoticeable. They were
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Although I do admit good summary.
-Brenda
I disagree,the actors were way better looking in the first movie even though some roles in the movie were cut off but it was way better.
ReplyDeleteI diseagree with you one bacause in the
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thing they said.And in the secound movie i clearly understood it better. And got a better
concept out of it but everyone has their own
opinios of diffrent things. Like you do about this.
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ReplyDeleteSo far most people like the modern version because it has background instead of that black background the frist one had. In my opinion once you get into the actual story of Macbeth you don't care about the background. The important thing is how the characters act out the emotions of the story and thats what the first film had. But yet we all have different opinions. Thats why i agree.
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