Sir patrick stewart obe born july 1940 is an english actor of stage and screen stewart has had a prolific career spanning over 60 years, and has been nominated for laurence olivier, golden globe, emmy, screen actors guild, saturn, and tony awards. This film would live in total irrelevance if it werent for the lead role macbeth, played by patrick stewart, who does a mediocreatbest, phoneitin job. Rupert goolds film adaptation of macbeth starring sir patrick stewart can be viewed in its entirety on pbs video there. Macbeth is one of the mostfilmed of shakespeares plays, and no wonder. Following a london west end run in december 2007, a soldout limited engagement at the brooklyn academy of music in march 2008, and an eightweek run on broadway, director rupert goolds stage production of macbeth was filmed for television at the end of 2009 with patrick stewart in his tonynominated performance as the ambitious general, and tonynominated kate fleetwood as his scheming wife. Patrick stewart won best actor and rupert goold best director in the evening standard theatre awards for the stage production and both patrick stewart and kate fleetwood were nominated for tony awards for their performance. Patrick stewart absolutely nails the more subtle points of macbeth s mind in crisis. Watch making macbeth directors commentary with rupert. Nicol williamson in the bbc version was very underwhelming to me, although jane lapotaire as lady macbeth was at least as good as, perhaps better than, francesca annis in the polanski version. Aug 26, 2015 for over 75 years, patrick stewart has thrilling audiences on stage, on film, and across the universe. Patrick stewart celebrity profile check out the latest patrick stewart photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a dangerous levity.
Theyre good, but considering how marvelously shakespeare can be staged or filmed think branagh or taymor, they are just not that good. Pathos is an essential element of roles like lear and hamlet, but macbeth, not so much. Jun 26, 2012 film version of director rupert goolds highlyacclaimed production with sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, originally staged by chichester festival theatre and. Goold sets up macbeth s events in the post world war ii world with his main character, sir patrick stewart, somehow represent a cruel dictator like joseph stalin, leader of the soviet union. The film evokes the atmosphere of romania in the 1960s, with subtle parallels between ceau. Patrick stewart is reading shakespearean sonnets online. At the beginning of act 3, the first instance where macbeth is officially king, goolds film shows a gigantic portrait of macbeth played by sir patrick stewart in military uniform. Patrick stewart as macbeth tomorrow, and tomorrow, and. In fact, scenes that i didnt find very effective on stage lady macbeth s mad scene and and the long scene between malcolm and macduff were very powerful in the movie.
Terrifying macbeth shows shakespeare works on the small. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an. Sir patrick steward and the three witches from pbs greatest performances macbeth 2010. Patrick stewart is featured in the title role, with kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Director goold sets the action in purgatory, making the story a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated production. Kate fleetwood gives a beautifully vampiric performance as lady macbeth, and their timing is so masterful. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense, claustrophobic and bloody drama. Yet one of the qualities that resonates most unexpectedly in patrick stewart s interpretation of the. In this scene macbeth is visiting the witches for a second time and they will give him more prophecies. Feb 15, 2008 this good and nasty interpretation of macbeth, starring patrick stewart, has enough flash, blood and mutilated bodies to satisfy a wes craven fan. With patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, oliver burch, suzanne burden.
Watch sir patrick stewart read shakespeares sonnets. For me, both orson welles, ian mckellens, jeremy bretts and now patrick stewarts versions rate no higher than a 7 out of 10, and that goes for kurosawas throne of blood as well. Patrick stewart, betterknown to many as captain jeanluc picard on star trek, stars in this adaptation of a wellreceived stage production of the play. Macbeth dvd,director rupert goold adapts his gripping stage production of macbeth with sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood reprising their tonynominated performances into this edgy film adaptation, which relocates the bloody action to a nameless 20thcentury netherworld. What was wrong with patrick stewart s 2010 version. Festival theater in england, and costarring kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Oct 07, 2010 great performances and pbs video are now streaming patrick stewart s macbeth in its entirety. The second scene i will be comparing is act 4, scene 1. It highlights the star of the film, sir patrick stewart. So macbeth patrick stewart sports a joseph stalin mustache and an ak47, while throwing up giant posters of himself when hes king. Over the course of the dinner, finchs macbeth sees not one ghost but several. After just two scenes, she had already assumed the position of my favorite lady.
The movie features a claustrophobic environment full of brutal executions. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an undefined and threatening central european world. Director rupert goold adapts his gripping stage production of macbeth with sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood reprising their tonynominated performances into this edgy film adaptation, which relocates the bloody action to a nameless 20thcentury netherworld. Rupert goolds film adaptation of macbeth starring sir patrick stewart can be viewed in its entirety on pbs. Last wednesday night, great performances aired a film version of rupert goolds production of macbeth, which ran first in the west end of london and then in brooklyn, i believe. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares classic play, which shifts the action to a foreboding purgatory in order to explore mankinds eternal. This is the longest bloody dagger interpretation at 3. According to daniel rosenthal in his book shakespeare on screen, from its supernatural opening to its gruesome climax, macbeth is the shakespeare play that reads most like a film script. He also garnered attention for his performances in the xmen franchise.
Sep 27, 2007 patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a dangerous levity. Maybe its impossible to spend time with patrick stewart and not have the conversation move to the extraterrestrial. Oct 06, 2010 nicol williamson in the bbc version was very underwhelming to me, although jane lapotaire as lady macbeth was at least as good as, perhaps better than, francesca annis in the polanski version. The banquet scene in polanskis macbeth is a good illustration of the film s generally maximalist approach. As good as stewart is in this film, it is kate fleetwood who steals the show. An internationally respected actor known for successfully bridging the gap between the theatrical world of the shakespearean stage and contemporary film and television, patrick stewart continues. Their tonynominated performances were filmed for television. According to daniel rosenthal in his book shakespeare on screen, from its supernatural opening to its gruesome climax, macbeth is the shakespeare play that reads most like a film script so it seems a contradiction that some of the most successful films of macbeth are actually based on stage productions. Watch macbeth patrick stewart online vimeo on demand on vimeo. He accepted a role in wild geese ii 1985 because he urgently needed money for an expensive home repair job and that was the first role he was offered upon receiving the bill from the repairman.
Liam neeson, patrick stewart, alan davies, ed sheeran duration. Film version of director rupert goolds highlyacclaimed production with sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, originally staged. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense. Sir patrick stewart is reading one shakespearean sonnet a day on social media, and its helping people cope with quarantine. Org and illuminations television, in association with the bbc, stars sir patrick stewart in his triumphant, tonynominated performance as the ambitious general, and. This good and nasty interpretation of macbeth, starring patrick stewart, has enough flash, blood and mutilated bodies to satisfy a wes craven fan. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of one of shakespeares darkest and most. The british actor made a name for himself as a spectacular shakespearean actor, but over the. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated. Oct 05, 2010 watch the full film of rupert goolds macbeth starring sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood following a london west end run in december 2007, a soldout limited engagement at the brooklyn. In this version of macbeth originally created for the chichester festival and filmed for the bbc.
Sir patrick stewart, who played claudius for that production and stars as the protagonist in the new macbeth, emphasises that the crucial factor is making sure the film version is distinct from. When the students finish writing, we move on to the third film clip, which is from the pbs macbeth starring patrick stewart. Mar 20, 2020 patrick stewart, british actor of stage, screen, and television who was perhaps best known for his work on the series star trek. Patrick stewart is a threetime olivier award winner.
The banquet scene in polanskis macbeth is a good illustration of the films generally maximalist approach. Some of the decisions made by the director are cringeworthy and completely pull you out of the film. Sep 28, 2007 for billington, patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a dangerous. Eng3u1 summative macbeth, a film directed by patrick stewart from the inspiration of shakespeares enduring play is the most effective portrayal of act iii, scene iv, since the film captured the actions of the main characters in an accurate representation of the original play. I havent had a chance to watch it yet ive just seen the first five minutes, but you can watch the whole thing. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares. Org and illuminations television, in association with the bbc, stars sir patrick stewart in his triumphant, tonynominated performance as. This version uses a very contemporary setting, which appeals to students. Patrick stewart, british actor of stage, screen, and television who was perhaps best known for his work on the series star trek. Macbeth patrick stewart dvd download illuminations. Feb 12, 2008 the soldout engagement of macbeth starring patrick stewart in the title role begins performances at the brooklyn academy of music feb. Stewart s other broadway and west end appearances include macbeth. Apr 08, 2008 pathos is an essential element of roles like lear and hamlet, but macbeth, not so much.
Patrick stewart reinforces his reputation as one of the greatest shakespearean actors of our time in his role in macbeth, now at bam through march 22. In the united states, it aired on pbs great performances. Genres drama directors rupert goold cast includes sir patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, suzanne burden, polly frame, ben carpenter, oliver burch. Watch the full film of rupert goolds macbeth starring sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood following a london west end run in december 2007, a soldout limited engagement at the brooklyn. For billington, patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a. Get an answer for what are some differences and similarities between shakespeares macbeth and great performances. Oct 22, 2012 macbeth is one of the mostfilmed of shakespeares plays, and no wonder. Patrick stewart and kate fleetwood star in a gripping production of shakepeares macbeth. Patrick stewart as macbeth in the eponymous 2010 film. Macbeth is the debut film from the director of the critically acclaimed plays enron and american psycho. What are some differences and similarities between.
Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares classic play, which shifts the action to a foreboding. The film evokes the atmosphere of romania in the 1960s, with subtle parallels. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeares tragedy of the same name. You can see every thought that passes through his mind. Ratings info contains moderate violence and occasional gory moments. The play mostly takes place in underground bunkers with that distinct drop a nuke on us charm, and the witches are a trio of nurses who wander around in the background. The man has killed it as prospero, scrooge, and macbeth on the boards. Sir patrick stewart obe born july 1940 is an english actor whose work has included roles on stage, television, and film in a career spanning almost six decades. Enhance your knowledge of one of the adaptations of macbeth by completing the lesson. He accepted a role in wild geese ii 1985 because he urgently needed money for an expensive home repair job and that was the first role he was offered upon receiving the. It was directed by rupert goold from his stage adaptation for the chichester festival theatre in 2007. He has been nominated for olivier, golden globe, emmy, screen actors guild, and saturn awards. Patrick stewart is reading shakespearean sonnets online nerdist. Whenever i teach macbeth, this is my goto film version.
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