The movie The tragedy of Macbeth (2021) is an adaptation of the famous play by William Shakespeare. Set in medieval Scotland, the film revolves around Macbeth, who encounters three witches who anticipate his rise to power. Macbeth was consumed by his thirst for power as he committed cruel and immoral acts after each prophecy made by the witches.
Directed by Joel Coen, the film offers a fresh perspective on one of Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies while exploring themes of ambition, power, and the consequences of unbridled desires. The visually stunning black-and-white cinematography and stylized approach to the source material also made everything feel more authentic, along with the star performances of Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth. Here are some memorable quotes from The tragedy of Macbeth.
- Macbeth: To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, creeping at this trivial pace from day to day until the last segment of recorded time. And all our yesterdays have illuminated the dusty path of death for fools. Out, out, short candle. Life is nothing but a walking shadow…a poor player who struts and gets angry for an hour on stage and then no one hears him again. It's a tale told by an idiot… full of sound and fury, and meaning nothing.
- Macbeth: Don't hear it, Duncan, it's a bell calling you to heaven or to hell.
- Macbeth: My wife, my mind is full of scorpions. You know that Banquo and Fleance are still alive. And in his ownership of nature prevails what he can fear. He dares a lot. Due to this courageous temperament of his mind, he has the wisdom to direct his courage to act safely. There is no one except the one whose presence I fear.
- Macbeth: Out, out, short candle. Life is nothing but a walking shadow…a poor player who struts and gets angry for an hour on stage and then no one hears him again. It's a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, and it means nothing.
- Magicians: Fair is ugly, and foul is fair.
- Macbeth: No matter what happens. Time and clock are ticking on the most difficult day.
- Banco: Or have we eaten the crazy root that takes the mind captive?
- Macbeth: A lying face must hide what a lying heart knows.
