Denzel Goes Hard as Macbeth

[@JordanVanRyn]

I love how Denzel managed to incorporate combat skills into his acting when he's Macbeth. In the original play, Macbeth was known to be an incredible fighter and Denzel just kills it.

[@aaronbryant6951]

Honestly I’ve never seen a Macbeth movie where Macbeth wasn’t an amazing fighter.

[@MaximusR93]

The Roman Polanski Macbeth had skills too. He grappled Siward and stabbed him in the throat, pretty cool move.

[@aaronbryant6951]

@@MaximusR93 yeah that was sick

[@JordanVanRyn]

@@MaximusR93 Exactly! The Polanski version and this really handled the combat skills so well and the creepiness of the witches in both versions were handled beautifully

[@574woodz]

Denzel is a martial artist off screen. I think he had been training in martial arts since he did the movie Hurricane. Where he once said he indulged in a little of the sparring.

[@Connorthecatsdad]

You can judge the quality of an actor by their ability to make Shakespeare accessible. Denzel is one of the best

[@j.kearney484]

@@CRACKBONE7317 he was also a fictional character :)

[@j.kearney484]

@@CRACKBONE7317 Macbeth's race isn't relevant to his story in the slightest. The part should always go to an actor skilled enough to do it, and Denzel deserved it. Besides, there wasn't a line in Macbeth where a character explicitly says "just to be clear, Macbeth is white"

[@charles3840]

@CRACKBONE MacBeth being white is about as relevant to Shakespearean performances as my ass hair is to me having a tasty breakfast. You're just being racist. Change your view on this.

[@charles3840]

@CRACKBONE It's fucking Shakespeare. This isn't a normal set of stories we're talking about. This is the rule for his work: an actor gets to take a wack at his characters. Shakespeare is considered peak storytelling. I would expect Ulysses to be cast with Irish actors, because that is more limited to Irish culture. But this is Shakespeare. No matter the who they are, every person going through theater school is going to be in one of his plays. And if they become famous, they'll probably be offered a role again at the peak of their career (like Denzel was here). Shakespeare is so divorced from a specific culture it's pointless to limit him to "white" culture. Shakespeare is theater culture, and non-white actors are going to play his characters. (And I'll note you've alternated between saying it should be a white man or an irish man; is it okay for Benedict Cumberbatch to play MacBeth, then? Your own opinion is inconsistant.) Besides, Shakespeare was English. It's not like he was being exactly pure in keeping cultures separate and in their own spheres.

[@charles3840]

I'll correct myself and say MacBeth is a Scottish character and the corresponding terms should be replaced.

[@rogerkincaid931]

The slap is what killed him really, the knife was just coup de grace.

[@alexandremendonca2975]

😏 slap you say...

[@DarkJak]

How can she slap?

[@Samstar369]

@@alexandremendonca2975 Reminds me of a certain Rock and a Smith

[@diligentsun1154]

the open handed slap is very underrated, apparently

[@DarkJak]

@@Samstar369 Wasn't that supposed to be the Guitar Hero killer?

[@lakobause]

From what I recall, the witch's prophesy said Macbeth would die of a man not born of a mother, so since he knew this guy was "born of a woman" he was so casually confident he would win.

[@koenigbenjaminXIV]

a c-section is what kills him, right?

[@Prismatic_Truth]

Never trust a witch, though, m8.

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

@@koenigbenjaminXIV Yep.

[@Rickie_Speed]

Yes it is the prophecy that he cannot be killed by a man born of a woman.

[@theman-ty1tg]

@@Prismatic_Truth witches aint shit

[@TippiGordon]

1:34 "King Kong dost not got shit on thee."

[@pedrocolo25]

Lol

[@Necron990]

LMAO! Well said sir!

[@brandondaniels9471]

_THOU SHALT NEVER SEE THEE LIGHT OF DAY!!!_

[@itsGzim]

😭😭😭

[@IatAS]

I'm dead rolling over here 💀

[@Calcific9]

Denzel Washington is, was, will always be one of the most phenomenal actors of our time, his reputation commands respect.

[@Mn9daKing]

all of his characters are almost the same tbh

[@GMS-ChaabarYakalATL]

@@Mn9daKing cap

[@Gradymeister]

I wouldn't say he is the greatest of our time, he's certainty up there though.

[@domodomu]

@@Gradymeister notice how the op said "one of the". He's definitely not "the greatest" but he's "one of the" greatest.

[@Gradymeister]

@@domodomu miss read it, thanks :)

[@LoadedGunn47]

Denzel’s physicality is such a big part of any performance he brings, even at the age he is now there’s still a real sense of power behind his movement, it’s captivating how effortlessly he pulls off fight sequences. I know this is Shakespeare but he straight up switched into Equalizer mode just as easy as breathing, lol

[@joedraper4522]

He slapped that man like he made a GI Jane joke

[@brettcleveland6335]

I only came to the comments to find this.

[@TheWelchProductions]

KEEP. MY WIFE’S. NAME-

[@ninjacaroo7]

Paytch dawgs?

[@Anubis415]

That’s really fucked up considering he diffused that situation afterwards

[@TheWelchProductions]

@@Anubis415That doesn’t make it fucked up.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Best performance of the year and it's a shame because we just take Denzel Washington for granted at this phase. He's too damn good for the Academy Awards. Man should have five of them right now.

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

He was outright robbed with "Malcolm X" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth."

[@wiltarthebarbarian1988]

Agree. Haven't seen all the nominations for this year, but damn was this the best Macbeth I've seen and that includes Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Kenneth Branagh who were ALL knighted for their performances as actors and are all Shakespeare legends.

[@heatherlane3573]

💯💯💯💯

[@jamesreynolds427]

Yeah this reminds me of his role in magnificent 7 and a bit of Book of Eli

[@Alucia0]

Denzel is in my opinion, one of the greatest actors of our time. You could give this man a role as a mute snail and he would smash it out of the park. an absolute legend.

[@timbo_062]

I’d go one further: he’s an all-time great. I’d pay to watch him read from the yellow pages. He just has an incredible aura about him.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

Now I can't stop picturing Denzel as a mute snail.

[@goldenwombat2159]

There is a mute snail that lives in my garden, I beleive it would of been brilliant as alonso in training day.

[@trhansen3244]

Based on this? I would say he is one of the worst actors. What is it about people today who can't watch a scene and give an honest assessment. Before you ever WATCHED this you had made up your mind. Because it's Coen and Denzel. Let me say this quite clearly. This is about as bad as acting gets. It is pure CRINGE.

[@TheKh65]

@@trhansen3244 woah everyone!!! Step right up and behold the edginess of this commenter!! Read how he is so subversive

[@rcketfield7404]

Kind of disappointed he didn’t win best lead actor for Oscar’s because you don’t find many films these days that does Shakespeare and speaking Shakespearean along emoting accurately under is crazy impressive and Denzel has done quite well so and show immensely as actor.

[@larsbundgaard5462]

I was unaware of this title until now, I will take you up on your recommendation and watch it when I can.

[@rcketfield7404]

@@larsbundgaard5462 the movie is called The Tragedy of Macbeth. The cinematography and back and white, especially they filming style reminds me of the arts of M.C. Escher

[@nighthawkviper6791]

Quality doesn't need faux rewards, quality speaks for itself. Oscars is always political, and pathetic.

[@J-Hue]

@@nighthawkviper6791 If not for politics, Denzel would have another 1 or 2 Oscars. He's easily on a small list of the greatest to ever do it.

[@pearz420]

You're now behind the curve on realizing that the Oscars are bullshit, not that I necessarily agree with you, but I don't know why you would expect the Oscars to work like how rubes think it does.

[@inoch07]

He went full Diavolo with the blood in the eyes trick.

[@TheJulik2]

That trick is a Dio's original tho

[@abelq8008]

Denzel is his own stand.

[@inoch07]

@@TheJulik2 True, but Dio has other moves and Diavolo really spec'd into it.

[@jacksonscott3667]

*Denzel rises from throne* “Standoh Powah!”

[@vasvas8914]

Pocket blood!

[@jacobmerrill7382]

i love everything about this scene. the cinematography is excellent. the acting is excellent. the fighting is excellent (especially the slap lol)

[@trhansen3244]

The acting was over the top. Denzel is way too old. And not convincing at all as Macbeth. Macbeth was not old and worn out.

[@qaskas]

The slap was Will Smith

[@macstrong1284]

@Yung Murk No it doesn’t

[@zangetsu1597]

@Yung Murk Macbeth's race was never specified in the original work. Nice try. Keep the same energy for British, Canadian, etc people playing American roles and vice versa dince that shit matters so much to you. On a similar note I would understand your sentiment if Steve Rogers was cast as black in the Captain America films. His source material clearly shows him as white plus it wouldn't make sense for a black guy to be the poster child of "freedom" in 1940s America during Jim Crow and all that Jazz (no pun intended).

[@johi367]

@Yung Murk yeah its dope

[@1three7]

Denzel is so good... He really is the elite category of actors. So many roles that he made his own and made them work

[@diligentsun1154]

to be able to manage the fight choreography, at his age, is noteworthy, to say the least

[@MrLawrencd]

Denzel forgot to check the timer on his digital watch before starting the fight. He must be slipping.

[@notyourmomyousnowflake3533]

hand watches were not invented at that time. So he used the sun, probably explains why he sat on the chair by the window for sunlight before starting the fight...lol

[@darkace0able]

Digital did not exist in this age so he used the Sun, Mans still got it.

[@michaelnewton1332]

Five stars for Amy

[@SamWilson801]

DENZEL brought that Alonzo to Shakespeare

[@musicaleuphoria8699]

BOOM!

[@r7diego]

Shakespeare ain't got shit on me !!

[@justrusty8399]

I thought you were talking about the character from The Tempest for a sec

[@snafuthegreat]

He also did Brutus in Julius Caesar.

[@michaelnewton1332]

Nah, more like Robert McCall…Denzel was showing medieval Equalizer skills here.

[@Omni-Man]

I've watched, read and listened to about 8 different versions of Macbeth and I still don't have a clue what's happening...appreciate the pimp slap.

[@pieptvberlin5247]

Short version : guy is a motherfucker who's promoted after winning a battle, three witch bitches show up and tell him he's going to be a king, the bottom bitch of mcbeth turns full house of cards against everyone and fucks with his brain... Next moment he's king, all his homes now are snitching in Britain and Ireland, it comes to a showdown, he loses his head..... Ending.

[@samuelsmith5400]

its a wild story, but a good one!

[@kylesprenkel680]

Oh and a medieval C-section survivor kills him.

[@KellysAdventures305]

See if I can help. This is written, directed and presented in a different interpretation of MacBeth. It is presented in German Surrealism. It's an art form presented as if what you're seeing is a dream or nightmare. It's black and white in set, costume, charactor and story design. The definition, Surrealism is a cultural movement that developed in Europe in the aftermath of World War I in which artists depicted unnerving, illogical scenes and developed techniques to allow the unconscious mind to express itself. So here, the play is appealing to your subconscious. There are no rules in who plays what or what things look like and the laws of physics don't apply. See it as if you are dreaming. It is a beautiful artform. It hits the mark beautifully. In the play, Lady MacBeth goes insane. MacBeth has a mental breakdown. Surrealism is a great way to express what happens when you go insane. Nothing is real....and yet.... Gives me chills

[@michaelmendte7311]

even the 1996 version?

[@Justusthe3rd]

1:43 went full on Will Smith for that one

[@matthewlacey4198]

I fucking love this comment

[@therealmitchconnor4275]

Nah Denzel had more of a manly slap will was more like ....kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXeykKuMqt6SeLM

[@kyleschlicht4800]

"When you're at your highest, that's when the devil comes for you" -Denzel Washington

[@The-Wolf-with-no-name]

When you have a sword and Danzel only has his hands... the out come for you isn't looking good.

[@wiltarthebarbarian1988]

This movie is like a master class on acting. Every single person in it is amazing and gives a great performance without ever taking away from anyone else. It's a perfect film.

[@illwill1991]

This movie was great and so was Denzel but watch "throne of blood" it's still in my opinion the best Macbeth adaptation ever.

[@YoutubeIsRetarded689]

Yeah this film doesn't take from anyone... Nope... Nothing at all...

[@huneylove5]

1:43 When you have MacBeth's wifes name in your mouth

[@TARRS1]

This comment deserves way more upvotes 🤣

[@chasemcnab7610]

*looks up* *Smirks* “Thou wast born of woman?” Oh Denzel, I love you

[@oshiondagreat2306]

He wasn't even given the dishonorable death by the tip of his own blade. He wasn't even worthy. That was impeccable and impressive level of acting by the Denzel. My god. 🙏😭😭😭🙏

[@Yojimbro71]

This should be seen in a theater…. This is like drinking great wine from a sippy cup. Fuck this movie is gorgeous!

[@BIGJXXX]

FACTS!!! I am impressed

[@larapalma3744]

Yes but this way we all get to see it

[@trhansen3244]

It looks ugly

[@Yojimbro71]

@@trhansen3244 That’s your reflection not the movie.

[@trhansen3244]

@@Yojimbro71 It's an ugly looking movie. And maybe the worst adaption of a Shakespeare play ever filmed. Denzel should have been smarter than this. I always respected him as a great actor. Not as much after this.

[@Crusader1089]

In interviews he talks about the difficulty he had getting his head around the Shakespearean English and yet you really can't tell. He sells it 100%. Compare it with Romeo + Juliet, everyone in that film sounds like they are reciting a foreign language.

[@samuelstensgaard4828]

Yeah, I'll give Leo this though, in scenes where he's not speaking, he absolutely IS Romeo.

[@1987MartinT]

Denzel is amazing at Shakespeare. He should do it more often.

[@othelliusmaximus]

He's done a couple Shakespeare roles back in the 90s.

[@MrSPIDEY21]

He’s a theatre actor…that’s what he originally is…he just happened to get into movies

[@michaelhixson6939]

@@othelliusmaximus Much Ado About Nothing is an incredible classic.

[@Georgiaplains]

@@othelliusmaximus right lol

[@robertisham5279]

Denzel Washington?

[@StudioMod]

My favorite scene in Macbeth... and this is the best iteration of it I've ever seen. The marching armies that can be heard at first, slamming to a halt as Macbeth sits. Siward loudly and ominously taking the stairs to reach him. The way Macbeth is so done with his own ambitions but defends them anyways because he's completely run out of anything else to do. The way he knows he won't die and fights completely whimsically. And of course, my favorite line in the entire story. "My NAME... is Macbeth." Shakespeare is king 👑

[@francismallard5892]

We've seen swashbuckling sword fights over and over in dozens of movies over our lifetimes. None memorable. The "sword fight" scene in this movie, however...now THAT is memorable; the young hothead is well armed but impatient and undisciplined. But Macbeth is older, battle-tested, seasoned, and unarmed. The fight is at once blunt and elegant. Unlike any fight I've seen in any movie. Simple, and yet innovative. A joy to watch.

[@EloSportsTalk]

Macbeth also fights like a man who thinks he can't die. So well done. Very curious how they did the Macduff fight. Yet to see a version that I like better than how I've imagined it. But this was incredible.

[@KellysAdventures305]

@@EloSportsTalk MacBeth didn't think he would killed, but he hoped to be defeated. An utter humiliation for Siward only MacBeth to witness. Cold.....chilled to the bone, the blood freezes. "Thou has killed sleep. Thou shalt sleep no more." Brilliant performance.

[@moorbilt]

None memorable? You must be right. i will die with The Dual Of The Fates

[@Udontkno7]

none memorable? this was a good movie but i don’t know about that. like damn. not even the princess bride? zorro?

[@Fredrikbb]

Is this Blackbeth??

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Denzel be like don’t bring swords to a hand fight. 😂

[@cinimatics]

Love the old school black and white cinematography. This is art.

[@santiagofranco91952]

Anything Denzel does, he looks like a motherfucking beast.

[@alec6583]

They should start giving out Oscars for just being the _best._

[@tromboneman4517]

I did not see the Richard Williams movie. I doubt Will Smith’s performance in that was better than THIS though.

[@J-Hue]

If they did that, the landscape would look way different and Denzel and a few others would have double their current total.

[@boudicaastorm4540]

Damn, he kicked that guy's ass! I love the lighting when he's sitting in the throne- the grayscale made him look like some sort of timeless, formidable statue, it was cool.

[@Sammo212]

I really wish I had gotten to see this in theaters...the fact this was streaming only is a crime.

[@epichibi23]

Really? I saw it in Theaters.

[@epichibi23]

Maybe it was select ones for a limited time.

[@RuizIV]

@@epichibi23 it was in super select theaters. I live in Texas and was super excited to watch it Christmas Day only to find it wasn’t showing in any theaters near me😕

[@avery.a5948]

It was in theaters for a limited time

[@Sammo212]

@@avery.a5948 limited theaters for a limited time.

[@z-beeblebrox]

That "thou wast born of woman?" he says to himself, fuckin' *chef's kiss* Putting it before the fight instead of after was a great choice. In fact, all the edits and abridgments they made were really well thought out.

[@gasser5001]

Bringing acting to the screen like very few can... Denzel is truly one of the greatest.

[@s.o.4956]

I LOVE THIS SCENE LMAOO he used his Equalizer skills Also loving the bitch slap at 1:43

[@seppuku_doge]

The tragedy of MacEqualizer

[@lunacy9825]

His skills from the book of Eli too 😆

[@mcscorn]

"Keep my wife's name out your f***ing mouth"

[@charlessmith6625]

Very Will Smithian of him 😂

[@charlessmith6625]

Very Will Smith of Denzel to slap him like dat in 1:43 😂

[@dingledowery]

I've gotta see this movie, I remember watching Denzel perform in Julius Caesar on Broadway back when I was in middle school, I'm now 31 and honestly his acting still sends shivers down my spine

[@ChuckDickens24]

Just as the prophecy prompts this badass reckless combat, it also spurs him to sorta throw the fight vs. Macduff. Self-fulfilling. He cares more about the prophecy being valid than what it means for him. That's a neat bit you don't see in every interpretation of the play. Probably added by Joel Coen.

[@punishedsoul]

Lets remember the last Denzel played a villain that won an oscar

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

When a cinematographer takes the Orsen Welles approach and goes monochromatic, God does it work! TOUCH OF EVIL has a similar vibe in regards to how the actors were lit for this great sequence. In terms of great American actors taking on Shakespeare, I would also recommend Mel Gibson in HAMLET!

[@charlesdetheridge8448]

Wow, at first I wondered how Washington would manage the role; the answer appears to be "Magnificently"!

[@trhansen3244]

He was old and tired and worn out. Because of that he overcompensated by overacting. One of the worst performances in Oscar history.

[@joeschmo4646]

@@trhansen3244bro it’s Shakespeare of course it’s “overacted”

[@trhansen3244]

@@joeschmo4646 No, it's not. The greatest Shakespearean make it look perfectly normal. I am shocked you did not know this. I can only guess you have seen Shakespeare adaptations. I shall overlook this offense only once. And Denzel is all wrong to play Macbeth in a literal adaptation. Talk about cultural appropriation. I used to respect him, too. Not anymore.

[@polvoradelrey2423]

Fun fact: Denzel had a Glock the whole time but didn't use it because didn't feel the need.

[@LordZontar]

Positively surreal. I have GOT to see this movie!

[@Bootmahoy88]

You will not forget it. Ever.

[@trhansen3244]

Save your time and money.

[@thrill127]

In our hearts we all know Denzel deserves to have won the Oscar for this

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

I like the part where Siward, holding his sword, is backing up from an unarmed Macbeth.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

By that time, Macbeth was old, wise, battle-hardened and quite insane.

[@preciousbrown7962]

Denzel the greatest actor of all time clearly!

[@mr.s2005]

know that's the fighting of a man who absolutely believes he can't be killed

[@recetasfaciles2816]

Denzel es de los mejores actores de todos los tiempos. Su actuación aqui fue impresionante.

[@philipstevenson5166]

If Denzel had been one of the king's men, shakespeare would probably have got to macbeth IV - the resurrection.

[@samstapp3828]

This was bussiinnnn in the theatre. A masterpiece of a movie and a performance

[@KellysAdventures305]

Truly.

[@rhoaias9429]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 Unfortunately for you, Mr. McCringleberry, nobody cares.

[@KellysAdventures305]

@Hingle McCringleberry I see your point but it does not apply in this case. This is written, directed and presented in a different interpretation of MacBeth. It is presented in German Surrealism. It's an art form presented as if what you're seeing is a dream or nightmare. Its black and white in set, costume, charactor and story design. The definition, Surrealism is a cultural movement that developed in Europe in the aftermath of World War I in which artists depicted unnerving, illogical scenes and developed techniques to allow the unconscious mind to express itself. So here, the play is appealing to your subconscious. There are no rules in who plays what or what things look like and the laws of physics don't apply. See it as if you are dreaming. It is a beautiful artform. It hits the mark beautifully. In the play, Lady MacBeth goes insane. MacBeth has a mental breakdown. Surrealism is a great way to express what happens when you go insane. Nothing is real and yet.... Gives me chills.

[@nonono9194]

It's fine black washing a character as long as it's fine whitewashing a character. That said Denzel is one of the best and definitely worthy of playing any role, I'd rather they focus on picking the best actor for a role rather than focus on their skin colour.

[@usmanqureshi8941]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 normally I agree with this, but Denzel can do whatever he damn well pleases.

[@AnnoDominiMCMXCV]

Macbeth knew what a hot comb going through hair on a Sunday morning smelled like.

[@TheGregoryHD]

Fax

[@drunkenmonkey1887]

If you can point to any one thing in Macbeth that is uniquely Scottish, you might have half a chance of an argument. Assuming you've actually read Macbeth that is.

[@mark_makes]

@@drunkenmonkey1887 relax, friend - it's a Denzel reference and a joke

[@arns1world]

Denzel forgot to set his watch before the fight LOL

[@RealAugustusAutumn]

MacBeth? The medieval Scottish lord? Yeah right...

[@sbabilijean-paul7845]

The exiting walk after killing him is what makes the scene great.

[@StereoCereal]

Dude whoever wrote this is a genius!

[@artofwar420]

Denzel is a damn good actor. He’s better than wine.

[@freddytorres9687]

Got him with that pocket sand!

[@zidinuovoio8308]

Crazy to think that hes nearly 70

[@larapalma3744]

Wow

[@bencarlson4300]

He looks mid-50s max

[@DontShootTheMessenger4thTier]

Black don’t crack unless you smoke it

[@jupiterjohnson7191]

One of the best actors ever to live and we are in the century to him perform 🙌🏾

[@coolvell7528]

That walk off tho!!!👏👏👏

[@drewjones2485]

I realize how “uncouth” the following statement is, but THAT WAS SO FUCKING BADASS.

[@plutosworld330]

"You fight like a younger man, with nothing held back. Admirable, but mistaken."

[@arturorivera6173]

Geesh!!! this is King Kong aint got shit on me the William shakespeare edition . Someone give this man an Oscar and the mtv award for kiss of the year

[@FestArc]

Never bring your fists to a swordfight. Unless you're Macbeth.

[@oncelewdtwicehigh438]

If Elden ring was a movie, Denzel should be King Godfrey, Elden lord. I can see him in it~

[@bloodangel19]

I mean he allready is better off without a weapon than with one, like Hoarah Loux

[@missbelled6700]

I know it's a bit trite, but the framing on the shots after Siward enters has big "just entered the fog wall" energy lmfao

[@justinhackstadt6677]

Damn, he straight up Will Smithed him. 😆

[@paulallen9031]

The Most Incredible Actor I been privileged to Observe.... ✊🏾

[@chrissiem3958]

That unfeeling way that he struts off: not breaking stride, not looking back.... cold as ice 😵

[@lordcron]

Denzel is another level.... There are performers in this time period but Denzel is simply vibrating on a completely different wave all his own... Denzel is like watching Michael Jackson and Fred Astaire dance.... Fluid, Effortless, POWERFUL!!

[@Connor-fj5rc]

1:43 he slapped him harder than Will slapped Chris

[@agreen31]

💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣 my mans wasted no time for this one

[@beantime6792]

I'm pretty sure that's not macduff

[@Connor-fj5rc]

@@beantime6792 oh yeah, I haven’t seen the movie yet so when I saw Macbeth fighting someone I just assumed. I guess if it were Macduff Macbeth would have lost. I’ll correct it

[@CE4Ever]

Will Smith must have watched MacBeth...he learned a thing or two for sure... 🖐🏾

[@Guille-mz7xf]

Remember when people were bitching about his ethnicity? Macbeth is an universal story.

[@Honkin_Chonker]

No, its a Scottish story.

[@Guille-mz7xf]

@@Honkin_Chonker All stories come from every place mate, what's universal it's is themes. Romeo and Juliet could work in any context, MacBeth too, in fact Akira Kurosawa even made a version of MacBeth, because again, it's a fucking universal story

[@Waywardpine]

@@Guille-mz7xf Your so correct, Shakespeare is beyond race

[@tortor1251]

I.... did not fucking know.... Denzel played as Macbeth.... buying this movie now.... amazing.

[@Hcaz1113]

Mr Washington is the only reason I've ever slightly been interested in the story of Macbeth.

[@Delli88Burn1]

When the Equalizer plays Macbeth

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Hands down one of the most fire scenes Denzel has EVER performed smfh. I am a Denzel aficionado and he has some pretty complex scenes…..this one is bar none the most quintessential sum up of his skills. It’s literal perfection.

[@occiferkodi]

Throws the sword back to him after taking him down with nothing but his palms spanking dudes face! Classic!

[@JoshyHendoMan]

Denzel is just a plain ol’ likable guy whatever he’s doing.

[@michaelcrawford8401]

Notice how the leaves stop falling at 0:45 to draw your attention to what's about to happen. Pure genius.

[@nighttray1489]

Almost as if Joel Coen knows what he’s doing

[@glowmentor]

Or cheesy and obvious and shallow and naff?

[@michaelcrawford8401]

@@glowmentor Sounds like you're jealous because you never had a successful acting career.

[@KellysAdventures305]

One of the greatest of our time.

[@alvarovaro1]

1:44 soooo.... Will Smith indeed saw MacBeth

[@jfayiii]

"Here, let me stand here for three full seconds because someone threw blood at my face."

[@Cudddlefish]

I think if I walked into this Macbeth, I’d just go “you know what actually, you can have this kingdom”.

[@haferbreivernichter274]

If he doesn't win that fucking Oscar tonight, I swear. This might have been THE performance of his life.

[@dma67111]

Will smith’s reenactment of the pimp slap is the cause of Denzel’s loss.

[@haferbreivernichter274]

@@dma67111 Holy shit, that punch was insane. I'm telling you, if Denzel had gotten up and elbowed Amy Schumer, he might have won.

[@trhansen3244]

You think he should have won an Oscar for this? If I sat down and listed the top 1000 best male performances in a film, this wouldn't make the first cut.

[@dma67111]

@@trhansen3244 list them. Put your words into action. I want the whole thousand

[@trhansen3244]

@@dma67111 I can't list them. I have neither the time nor typing speed. Simpler and sufficient to say ANY actor is better. Dead or alive!

[@kdmkdm5604]

Two actors create a timeless scene who is the supporting actor a round of applause the leaves are falling 🍁🍁🍁 seasons are changing regardless of a slap from evil possessed man, the rules of honor must be above the cultures set up he abviouly layed his life down or did he he hates evil study ur enemies at least will die with salvations promise

[@KellysAdventures305]

The moving. The falling. The changing. 🍃🍂

[@giovannicarrasco147]

I walked into the theatre expecting a modern take on the play but when they started to speak old English I was like here we gooo. The movie however actually amazed me and I am now an even bigger fan of Denzel. Very very very good take on it. I am excited to see apple do some of the other well known plays.

[@chester1851]

He makes Macbeth a real person.

[@Kardia_of_Rhodes]

Ayo man just dropped this hard act at our feet like a vassal paying tribute and thought we wouldn't notice.

[@yowcephhelm5910]

He strategically allowed the slash to his own face, with perfect distance management. To use his blood to blind the opponent and kill.

[@JackRabbit1612]

no because he disarmed the guy and could’ve killed him before he used his blood.

[@tobe1207]

I'd imagine it would be more good battle improv instead of that

[@Blacks4Trump2024]

@@JackRabbit1612 um his comment is right he didn’t expect the dude to be such a bitch he dropped his aword

[@halfmettlealchemist8076]

Bro the shots in this movie are absolutely god-tier

[@n0denz]

Ayo we wuz scottish kangz n shiet

[@L0LWTF1337]

Omg the opening was so grand and epic and then it devolved into the most stupid fight scene I have ever seen. I am still laughing!

[@earnieboy54]

DENZEL!!!! Such a mystic treat to watch perform!

[@trhansen3244]

I wish. This will one day be remembered as one of his worst performances. Rightfully so.

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

I think Denzel just simply goes hard ...in general

[@badfoody]

i'd complain about the leather armor. but then i'm pretty sure Macbeth wasn't black and Scotland had color then. also it's Denzel Washington

[@917-l1o]

This fight shows to me how the world has a heart problem. Filled with impatience, hunger for power, hate, madness, rage, envy, vanity & bitterness. After he threw his sword back to him, how i knew he was gunna end him with his own knife.

[@brutallyhonest123]

Whatever that means...

[@quest9133]

Came out of the throne with the Training Day walk and then hit that young blood with dem Equalizer moves.

[@diligentsun1154]

Denzel Washington AND Kenneth Branagh??!?! UNSTOPPABLE! Completely Brilliance.