Journal: Macbeth Film Reflection
Instructions
1. Read the two existing reviews above and compare/ contrast. What things do you agree or disagree with, after having seen the film?
2. What kinds of things could the medium of cinema provide that a stage production could not? What are the disadvantages of a film version? Comment on use of costumes, sound/music, lighting, character appearance, and locations / sets.
3. What artistic liberties did Polanski take, as you compare the written play with his version?
4. What do you think went well with the film? What would you have changed if you had been the director? Would you defend Polanski's decisions to make this so gory?
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1. I agree with the reviews from both articles. I really have no disagreements with what was written. The film was well made and has great use of effects to add another element to Shakespeare's Macbeth. I do agree that "rather than watch the performers act, we are encouraged to watch them think." I also agree that the way because of how this film was made and how Polanski portrayed the characters. There are certain scenes that are interpreted differently than the play, it slightly alters the feeling and mood of a scene. Polanski even adds his own twist ending which gives the story a truly grim feeling.
2. The cinema version of Macbeth it is able utilize landscapes and sets that make everything look like you are right there. They are able to play with things like weather and different lightings. It gives each scene more character. The film version also allows the lines that are meant to be spoken in the characters mind to be presented. A few disadvantages of the film version is that some scenes are hard to see. Also the film may be harder for some people to watch because it is much more bloody than the play. The costumes in the film were well suited for the film. Through the use of sound and music, you could tell when bad things were about to happen or were occurring and through the sound it gave scenes more realistic. The lighting provided more character for the scenes and even was used to represent metaphors or to foreshadow upcoming scenes.
3. Polanski had the witches naked and a large number of them instead of three. Another art liberty taken was making the famous Lady Macbeth scene and making here naked. It gave the scene vulnerability, while also making her seem crazy.
4. I feel that the lighting, location, and sets really were spot on in the movie. Also, special effects were used well and were done well in the film. I would not want to change anything because it was a great film. I do agree that the amount of gore scenes in the film were necessary. It made the film more realistic.
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