Anyone who takes on Shakespeare and dares to make even one change or offer a different interpretation is asking for a sock in the mouth. So what made Ms. LiCalsi think she could "tamper" with one of the Bard's hallowed masterpieces? Two reasons: a)why not? Shakespeare "tampered" with works of others and probably would get a charge if he knew his tales were getting the same, and b) LiCalsi had a wild idea that the Scottish Play could actually be funny. She was right. "Macbeth: the Comedy" juxtaposes prose and verse, medieval past and 21st century present, intellectual comic references yet just the right dose of slapstick delicately and strategically delivered. Only someone who really loves and knows Shakespeare's works could have written this script. Only those who know and appreciate Shakespeare and recognize he wouldn't have taken himself too seriously can enjoy this film. I found it clever and sharp with plenty of literary and cultural references, but also downright nuts at times. It doesn't try to be funny at the expense of the plot or characters. For those of you who don't know the story of Macbeth (hello High School Students) you WON'T forget it after this. Oh, and the costumes are good too.
Review of Macbeth: The Comedy
