I'm not going to worry about whether it makes sense to cast a Black actor as an eleventh-century Scottish nobleman in The Tragedy of Macbeth. It’s true that Laurence Olivier and Orson Welles both portrayed Othello, and if Denzel Washington isn’t quite on their level, he comes remarkably close to being the best actor working today. Like Welles, Washington commands a powerful presence onscreen, successfully chall…

While it didn’t completely align with what I usually go for, I did find myself enjoying 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand both deliver outstanding performances; honestly, I anticipated nothing less from either of them, so seeing that happen was a pleasure. The supporting actors are also quite good, including Brendan Gleeson and Corey Hawkins – they really need to get him back into '…

The Tragedy of Macbeth is an impressive display of technical skill that would have been even stronger with a more original approach to Shakespeare's familiar story. Denzel Washington delivers a remarkable performance, as does Frances McDormand, though Washington’s portrayal is notably more vibrant and engaging, carrying the film through complex, lengthy speeches that are likely to garner attention during awards se…