
Henry V
1989, Drama/History, 2h 17m
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Pehaps Kenneth Branagh's most fully realized Shakespeare adaptation, Henry V is an energetic, passionate, and wonderfully acted film. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Henry V
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Branagh has made a hotblooded, lively and moving Henry V that speaks pertinently to a new generation.
June 12, 2020 | Full Review… -
There is a great deal of value in Branagh`s version, not least in his own lead performance as a soft, indefinite Henry who defines himself over the course of the play.
November 27, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
If Olivier gave us the glint of sunlight on armor and the wind roaring through the pennants and flags, Branagh gives us the rot, the mold, the wounds and the crusted blood underneath.
November 27, 2019 | Full Review… -
There's a boldness to Branagh's Henry V, which shows off the cinematic possibilities of Shakespeare without a lot of distracting razzle-dazzle.
February 4, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
A stirring, gritty and enjoyable pic which offers a plethora of fine performances from some of the U.K.'s brightest talents.
July 1, 2008 | Full Review… -
It might never be as famous as Olivier's, but it should carry considerable clout for years to come.
July 1, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Henry V
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Feb 21, 2015It's probably good if you're into Shakespeare. It went right over my head.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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Oct 11, 2013The Branaugh take on Shakespeare starts here with the film that had everyone comparing him to Larry Olivier. It is possible that we embraced this first very good Shakespearean film since Olivier a little easily. Branaugh is no Olivier after all and this film is not as good as Larry's in '44.John B Super Reviewer
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Oct 27, 2012Good. But too much left out.Christian C Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2012Worth watching just for Branagh's rousing Agincourt speech.Doctor S Super Reviewer
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Henry V: | And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by from this day until the ending of the world but we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother, Be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition, and gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves acursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whilst any speaks, that fought with us upon St. Crispin's day! |
Henry V: | I pray thee take my former answer back. Bid them achieve me than sell my bones!" |
Henry V: | And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by from this day until the ending of the world but we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother, Be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition, and gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves acursed they were not here, and hold their manhoods cheap whilst any speaks, that fought with us upon St. Crispin's day! |
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