レイディマクベス(lady macbeth)
レイディマクベス(lady macbeth)

レイディマクベス(lady macbeth)

2023Movie0Japanese
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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users84%
Director: William OldroydGenres: Drama, Thriller, Period

Plot Summary

In 19th-century rural England, a young woman named Katherine is sold into marriage to a much older, brutal coal merchant. Trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship, she begins a passionate affair with a stable hand and starts to exert her newfound power, leading to a dark and dramatic confrontation.

Critical Reception

Lady Macbeth was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Florence Pugh's breakout performance and the film's striking visual style. Critics praised its intense atmosphere, dark narrative, and unflinching portrayal of female ambition and repression.

What Reviewers Say

  • Florence Pugh delivers a mesmerizing and powerful performance as a repressed woman who finds her agency.
  • The film is visually stunning, with a brooding atmosphere that enhances its dark narrative.
  • A compelling and unsettling exploration of ambition, desire, and consequences in a restrictive era.

Google audience: Audiences lauded Florence Pugh's captivating performance and the film's stylish, dark, and thought-provoking narrative. Many found it to be a compelling and intense drama with a strong feminist undertone, though some noted its bleakness.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for British Independent Film Awards for Best Actress (Florence Pugh), Best Director (William Oldroyd), and Most Promising Newcomer (Alice Birch for Screenplay).

Fun Fact

Florence Pugh was only 19 years old when she played the titular role of Katherine, a young woman enduring severe hardship and repression.

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