Joel Coen adapts and directs Shakespeare's 'MacBeth' sans brother Ethen in the 67 year olds first solo film project. The story is condensed but the Shakespearian language is kept. Shot in a dreamy black and white with a stylized production design that deliberate invokes Laurence Olivier's Oscar winning 1948 film version of Hamlet. Standout lead performances by Denzel Washington and Joel's wife Frances McDormand, both in their sixties they are old for these roles, but the characters coming to power so late in life just adds to the tragedy. I was also particularly impressed with Alex Hassel as Ross, and Kathryn Hunter giving my favorite rendition of 'the weird sisters'. I don't think this story has ever come across so clear to me. ***1/2
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