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The Scottish Play

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An actress flirts with a young director while playing the role of Lady Macbeth at a small New England theater.
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Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese 12/07/2022
The careful and deliberate mismatch of genres seems to work rather well in the end. Although it may get a bit heavy for those less interested in centuries old theatre, those who love it will embrace it wholeheartedly. Go to Full Review
Michael Clark Epoch Times 12/07/2022
5/5
This film is a tremendous example of the fluid nature of creativity as it applies to performance arts. There have been many adaptations of “Macbeth” set in modern times, and most are quite good, offering a testament to its universal staying power. Go to Full Review
Bob Bloom Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) 11/25/2022
3.5/4
Theater buffs and devotees of Shakespeare will embrace this small and delightful feature. Trust me when I say that his “Scottish Play” is no tragedy. Go to Full Review
Abhishek Sharma Film Threat 11/21/2022
7.5/10
A love letter to Shakespeare while creating a change to his works' true meaning. Go to Full Review
Federico Furzan Movie-Blogger.com 11/17/2022
3.4/5
The Scottish Play is one of those relatively small films you can’t help but feel connected with. It looks very, very good. Its leads are incredibly charismatic, and its main storyline is quite interesting. Go to Full Review
Evan Dossey Midwest Film Journal 11/16/2022
A warm and charming rumination about the creative spirit. Go to Full Review
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Jonathan G 11/17/2024 I loved it! A small film - in the best way - intimate, and relatable, it is carried by it's spectacular cast, particularly Will Brill (magical as The Bard), Tina Benko and Peter Mark Kendall. But perhaps most remarkable is the masterful job of writer/director Keith Boynton, effortlessly weaving the natural with the supernatural, as he does standard speech with iambic pentameter. The florid, grandiloquent use of language in this film is a show unto itself. Why did this film not win some awards?? See more Michele C. H 10/22/2023 This was a joy to watch. It will make you fall in love with the language. The story, actors, and direction are delightful. It's so much fun. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An actress flirts with a young director while playing the role of Lady Macbeth at a small New England theater.
Director
Keith Boynton
Producer
Tony Glazer
Screenwriter
Keith Boynton
Production Co
Choice Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m
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