This play feels stretched thin when confined to two hours. As with many of Shakespeare’s tragedies, the language possesses great depth, the narrative unfolds deliberately, the characters have layers, and there's a wealth of imagery. While adapting for the screen can lessen the reliance on extensive descriptive passages, it still requires time for the machinations, threat, and desire for control to fully emerge. This …

The direction and cinematography are quite strong. The color palette, atmospheric effects like smoke and fog, and camera movement all feel deliberate and effective. Fassbender delivers an excellent performance, though his presence tends to overshadow the other actors in the film. My main issue with this adaptation is that Lady Macbeth’s role feels diminished; she isn't as significant as she ought to be. Ultima…