Macbeth Movie Review

What is the author’s purpose in mentioning his high school teacher, Mr. Kilinski?

• To criticize the way Shakespeare was taught

• To express nostalgia for his high school years

• To emphasize the lasting impact of learning Shakespeare

• To compare different adaptations of Macbeth

How does the author describe his initial reaction to Shakespeare before reading Macbeth?

• He found it fascinating and engaging

• He was indifferent but open-minded

• He disliked it and found it uninteresting

• He was excited to explore Shakespeare’s works

The phrase "more fog than San Francisco" primarily serves to:

• Compare the film’s visual elements to a real-world setting

• Criticize the overuse of fog in modern cinema

• Describe the challenges faced by the film’s director

• Highlight the inaccuracies in the film’s historical setting

What does the author imply about the casting of an older Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?

• It makes their ambition seem more desperate

• It is historically inaccurate

• It enhances the romantic aspect of the film

• It weakens the intensity of the story

What effect does the film’s black-and-white cinematography have on its tone?

• It makes the film feel more modern

• It enhances its noir-like atmosphere

• It softens the film’s violence

• It makes the film feel disconnected from Shakespeare’s text

Why does the author mention the “familiar specter” at Macbeth’s banquet?

• To show how the film departs from Shakespeare’s original staging

• To suggest that Washington’s performance lacks intensity

• To highlight an important moment of Macbeth’s descent into madness

• To praise the film’s use of special effects

According to the review, what distinguishes Kathryn Hunter’s performance as the witches?

• Her portrayal is more theatrical than others in the film

• She delivers her lines in an exaggerated manner

• She plays the role using multiple camera effects

• She presents a restrained, almost emotionless performance

The sentence "Since The Scottish Play was first performed 415 years ago, all spoiler warnings have expired" suggests that:

• The author believes spoilers should always be avoided

• The play is so well known that discussing the plot freely is acceptable

• The author dislikes when people discuss film endings

• The play’s plot is not important to its impact

What is the author’s tone toward students who rely on movies instead of reading the play?

• Encouraging

• Humorous and slightly critical

• Sympathetic

• Neutral

What does the phrase “if chance would have you pass, then chance would pass you without your stir” mean in the context of the last paragraph?

• Success comes only to those who take action

• Exams are based entirely on luck

• Watching films is a better way to learn than reading

• Shakespeare’s language is outdated and confusing