I know there are a gazillion versions of Macbeth out there in the ether. From The Globe to out "On this blasted heath." Each brings with it a different view and strength.
I suggest before watching any version that you watch "Shakespeare Uncovered - Macbeth with Ethan Hawke."
Then instead of the more exotic versions, this is a good starting place. Jason Connery (son of Sean Connery) plays a very traditional Macbeth.
We start with the traditional battle (no blood and guts) and segue into the witchy scene. There may be some blood and guts dispersed through the rest of the play; but nothing gratuitous.
Sounds like all the words are there. The witches should be women; one looks like Charlton Heston in drag. Even versions of this film have their review mixed. My copy did not have subtitles. You might want to look for a rendition with subtitles.
Moving on I'm not going to give a blow-by-blow description of the scenes because that's why you are purchasing this presentation. And it is dangerous to do too much quoting from the play.
Some soliloquies are presented as voiceovers as if one's thoughts. This might be distracting to some viewers however I am more interested in hearing all the words. This version has more of the play in it than most and that adds greatly to the viewing experience. You may think that there are a lot of fillers but imagine not having a TV and paying for an afternoon's entertainment.
Wait for we are not finished the DVD has "The Making of Macbeth" 25 more minutes. A hodgepodge of behind scenes and advertisements. They do tell of the missing scenes.
I suggest before watching any version that you watch "Shakespeare Uncovered - Macbeth with Ethan Hawke."
Then instead of the more exotic versions, this is a good starting place. Jason Connery (son of Sean Connery) plays a very traditional Macbeth.
We start with the traditional battle (no blood and guts) and segue into the witchy scene. There may be some blood and guts dispersed through the rest of the play; but nothing gratuitous.
Sounds like all the words are there. The witches should be women; one looks like Charlton Heston in drag. Even versions of this film have their review mixed. My copy did not have subtitles. You might want to look for a rendition with subtitles.
Moving on I'm not going to give a blow-by-blow description of the scenes because that's why you are purchasing this presentation. And it is dangerous to do too much quoting from the play.
Some soliloquies are presented as voiceovers as if one's thoughts. This might be distracting to some viewers however I am more interested in hearing all the words. This version has more of the play in it than most and that adds greatly to the viewing experience. You may think that there are a lot of fillers but imagine not having a TV and paying for an afternoon's entertainment.
Wait for we are not finished the DVD has "The Making of Macbeth" 25 more minutes. A hodgepodge of behind scenes and advertisements. They do tell of the missing scenes.