Henry V (1989)
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- Synopsis
- Kenneth Branagh makes his feature film directorial debut with this adaptation of William Shakespeare's Henry V. After the Chorus (Derek Jacobi) introduces the play, young king of England Henry V (Kenneth Branagh) begins an angry dialogue with King ......
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- Starring
- Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield
- Director(s)
- Kenneth Branagh
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 138 min.
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Critic Reviews
[Branagh] shows an understanding of the medium worthy of a veteran, and an intuitive grasp of how to make Henry V not only comprehensible, but compelling for contemporary audiences. [13 Dec 1989]Read the full review
Most astounding, though, is the power of the film's leading actor. While Branagh's direction is forthright and articulate, his acting is brash and flamboyant.Read the full review
One of the things that make [Branagh's] Henry V so thrilling is his audacity in trying to turn it into an antiwar play - a view that would have astounded Shakespeare. Astonishingly, he pretty much brings it off, emerging with steadily growing power as the young king who isn't afraid to bloody his hands. [15 Dec 1989]Read the full review
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