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Henry V (1989)

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Reviews Counted: 32

Fresh: 32

Rotten:0

Average Rating: 8.2/10

Consensus: Pehaps Kenneth Branagh's most fully realized Shakespeare adaptation, Henry V is an energetic, passionate, and wonderfully acted film.

Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Kenneth Branagh makes his directorial debut and also plays the title role in HENRY V, a film that began a resurgence of interest in films of Shakespeare's plays. Henry is a young king seeking a way... Kenneth Branagh makes his directorial debut and also plays the title role in HENRY V, a film that began a resurgence of interest in films of Shakespeare's plays. Henry is a young king seeking a way to make his mark on history. He gets his chance when he learns he can make a legal claim to the throne of France. He does, and arrives in France with a small army that soon meets with violent resistance from the French. The film follows Henry and his men through the brutality of fifteenth century warfare as the ragtag band confronts heavy opposition and their own destinies on a rainy French battlefield. The film expertly balances the thrilling heroics of the battle sequences with the painful and complex reactions of men who are sometimes unsure of the justice of their cause. True to Shakespeare's original text, an unnamed Chorus (Derek Jacobi) appears periodically, filling in details and offering a running commentary on the action. HENRY V is a rousing, fascinating film about the power of courage and the price of glory. [More]

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield, Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Christian Bale, Robbie Coltrane

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Story: William Shakespeare

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Like Sir Larry's, this remains Branagh's best movie and although less spirited and more actorish than its predecessor, it has a modern feel and a grittier tone to it, notably in the battle scenes.

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07/01/08
Channel 4 Film

A stirring, gritty and enjoyable pic which offers a plethora of fine performances from some of the U.K.'s brightest talents.

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07/01/08
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It might never be as famous as Olivier's, but it should carry considerable clout for years to come.

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07/01/08
Anthony Quinn
Empire Magazine

The cast -- including Derek Jacobi as the modern-dress chorus, Paul Scofield, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, and Robbie Coltrane in an effective cameo as Falstaff -- is uniformly fine without any grandstanding.

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07/01/08
Jonathan Rosenbaum
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Good.

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06/14/08
Cole Smithey
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Branagh succeeds in his blunt, robust portrayal of the Soldier-King, hauling the film along in the wake of his own gung-ho performance.

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06/17/05
Emanuel Levy
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Shakespeare with guts, passion and spectacle

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11/12/04
James Sanford
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12/16/03
Nell Minow
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A strong, fiery film so good that Branagh has virtually drawn out a fifteen-year film career from the unrepeated success of this debut.

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08/17/03
Nick Davis
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Straightforward, energetic and updated Bard.

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07/30/03
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Mr. Branagh's Henry has psychological heft and intellectual weight.

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05/21/03
Benedict Nightingale
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A triumphant affirmation of Shakespeare's timeless appeal.

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10/17/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
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Many fine feature film versions of Shakespeare exist. Few can match this one for raw power.

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09/02/02
Karina Montgomery
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Branagh's dogged vision of Shakespeare resonates.

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