Henry V

This is a film base on William Shakespeare's play.Derek Jacobi is the chorus.Kenneth Branagh plays King Henry V of England.Henry V decides he has a claim to the throne of France.Paul Scofied plays King Charles VI of France.The director Kenneth Branagh... Full review

For my money this is the best Shakespeare ever put on film. Kenneth Branagh assembles a who's who of British acting and makes one of the great directorial debuts in the history of cinema with this masterpiece. It looks better and... Full review

The story wasn't the best but it was hilarious! I got a little lost in his dream because I thought he was going to Alcolot not his swamp. Donkey's babies were funny looking.... Full review

This play by Shakespeare is one of my least favorite reads of his work, so I wasn't expecting much from this film. Needless to say it didn't wow me one bit. I like Kenneth Branagh, especially when he does Shakespeare, but... Full review

While not much of an historical expert on Henry V and not having even personally read Shakespeare's play, I presume this film, from its appearance, to be quite a stellar adaptation. Battle movies, whether Shakespearean based or not, are not normally... Full review

This film is a chef d'oeuvre, masterpiece, magnum opus, perfection. The battle scenes are exquisite, the soundtrack is spectacular. Mud & blood, sweat & tears, man & horse, all become one powerful force on the field of Agincourt. Branagh, and... Full review

Keep in mind that for most American's the language and syntax of a Shakespearean play is sometimes difficult to keep up with. With that in mind, this is a good piece of work, much more entertaining than the 1944 version. Kenneth's... Full review

"Henry V" marks Kenneth Branagh's greatest achievement to date. Branagh not only directs this rich and visually stunning film, he stars as the title character. The movie opens with Derek Jacobi (Branagh's Shakespearean mentor) in modern garb passionately delivering the... Full review

A creatively minded film student once checked out the videos for the Branagh and Olivier versions of this film, arranged a free public showing of the two in sequence, and billed the event as "A Comparison of Styles." Great fun.... Full review

I admit that bringing Shakespeare to the big screen is tough. There are subtleties and nuances - and limitations - about stage productions that cinema simply can't capture. That being said, this is by far the best adaptation of Shakespeare... Full review

The acting (especially Branagh's) is excellent, though Holm brings moments of humor and a towering role to boot. But it's the battle scenes that are the most exciting. If you thought the bard was boring, see this movie and decide for yourself. ... Full Review

Starring and directed by Irish actor Kenneth Branagh (in his filmmaking debut), this Henry V has a powerfully assertive impact, with virtually every scene both visually arresting and dramatically compelling.....The movie is a riveting epic about loyalty, courage, betrayal....The pageantry of this production and the exalted language of the work elevate the movie to uncommon heights.... ... Full Review

So it's a given that the movie is worthwhile, maybe even very good. Henry V" is a triumph for Branagh and highly recommended. And he has a fine eye for throat-choking battle scenes that never seem to revel in questionable glory. ... Full Review

Olivier's ''Henry V'' is a splendid film that is also splendid propaganda.....The tavern scenes are otherwise pretty awful....Mr. Branagh has made a fine, rousing new English film adaptation of Shakespeare's ''Henry V,'' a movie that need not apologize to Laurence Olivier's 1944 classic.....it is big enough to encompass the emotional impact of the extraordinary text as acted by the mostly superlative actors..... ... Full Review

his masterful film adaptation of Henry V....a very fine actress....we tend to like comfort food,'' Emma Thompson says happily..... ... Full Review

Charles "Chips" Chipping: Robert Donat ("Goodbye, Mr. Chips," 1939) for best actor WON and Peter O'Toole ("Goodbye, Mr. Chips," 1969) Henry V: Laurence Olivier ("Henry V," 1944) for best actor and Kenneth Branagh ("Henry V," 1989) for best actor Henry... ... Full Article

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Alan A.Stone Legend has it that Winston Churchill asked Laurence Olivier to make a film version of Shakespeare's Henry V to help raise British morale during the worst days of World War II. ... Full Article

October 26, 2004 - Stax here with a special "Great Battles" edition of The Stax Report! Given that yesterday marked the anniversary of both the Battle of Agincourt (1415) and the Charge of the Light Brigade (1854), I thought I'd... ... Full Article

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