Based on the novel "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" by Nikolai Leskov; which is already inspired by the Shakespearean character of Lady Macbeth, the name of this movie should give you a hint of what direction it's going to go. If you have no idea why this movie is called Lady Macbeth, then please try not to spoil what this is all about. Just know that while the story seems typical enough, about a young woman in rural England who is in a loveless marriage with an older man, the plot progresses in ways you may not expect it to go.
There's a lot of audacious and malevolent things that happen in this movie, and at the forefront of all that is actress Florence Pugh, in what is arguably one of the best acting performances of 2017. From scenes of her looking very vulnerable of being told to face a wall while completely naked, to montage sequences of her feeling bored, to her calm and composed ferocity as she discovers her own empowerment and ambitions. Pugh gets to show us some fantastic work in this film, in an unforgettable role, whose character does some unforgettable actions.
Having the premise set in the mid 19th Century is a perfect setting for the story, as the patriarchal way of life in that era, helps add context to Katherine's reaction to everything that is happening to her; usually caused by men. Regarding the events that take place in the movie though, and without going into spoilers, you'll likely question what the moral of the story is by the end of the film. Either way, you're going to want to see how it ends.
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