'Something wicked this way comes.'
is a mesmerizing film to behold, and arguably one of the director's finest. Though the film does somewhat deviate from the source material, Shakespeare's works have had many different interpretations throughout history, which is what has made them so timeless.
Some of you high school students will probably choose to watch this movie to avoid reading homework, so before you do, let's take a look at how Coen's film differs from Shakespeare's play.One difference about this iteration of the Macbeths is their advanced age, with lead actors Denzel Washington and Francis McDormand both being in their 60s.
What are your thoughts on this list? Were there any differences in the film that I missed? Please let me know in the comments section below.
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