I tried, but lasted only about 15 minutes. :(

This is a masterpiece. Where William Shakespeare's tale of betrayal, greed and blindness leaves much room for interpretation, this cinematic version goes beyond what could easily have been a flat, drab interpretation, and makes it come alive and breathe new air into the tale. I hope this adaptation goes around and is seen by all. Fassbender is really involved in this film, as previously seen in "Shame", as opposed the crappy role he had to play in "Prometheus"; Marion Cotillard elevates, both by herself and together with Fassbender. The calmness before the storm, breathtakingly filmed and shot first during the initial scenes, is cinematography, acting and direction in wondrous collaboration. It seems all actors are on-point, with one singular goal. This is truly brilliant. The language comes alive, through death and humanity.

Between this and Kenneth Branagh's "Hamlet"; Macbeth is the most visually stunning adaption of Shakespeare in recent years. It perfectly captures the dark and grim atmosphere of the story. With it's chilling score and mesmerizing performances from Fassbender & Cotillard. While amazing to look at, but the film overall isn't really my favorite adaption of Macbeth. Not because it was slow or they changed key points of the story, as it's pretty close to accurate. I think trying to recommend it to right kind of audience is kinda tough to find these days. But still, this seriously got snubbed at the Academy Awards for best cinematography.

I just can't connect with the old-timey dialogue. Shame. It's great technically and performance wise

So disheartening to see the comments about language and 'thick' accents. As an actual Scot, it's amusing that Irish, English and French people barely adding a burr is regarded as impenetrable by, I assume Americans... as for the language, it's perfectly understandable English. I suppose that having a grounding in Shakespeare is not something that is taught in America anymore. The film is shot beautifully, dark, misty and foreboding as befits the story of betrayal, madness and ambition. If you can't handle being challenged by cinema, perhaps stick to the latest Disney remakes...