Henry V

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Leia G Oct 8, 2018 Really liking the atmosphere of the movie. Why the fuck is King Henry wearing makeup. Like I get it's the 80's and all this endogenous shit was going on, but really? During medieval times? I really don't see how Americans can find this movie fun or interesting to watch. Unless you studied English literature or are obsessed with Shakespeare plays. I find it hard to watch and really care about this movie. I just can't. Not only is the dialogue a task to get through, but the story feels like its never going to get good. I'll have to try watching it some other time and give it a chance, but I have no patience to sit through this movie as of right now. See more

George R May 4, 2018 Kenneth Branagh's dual role in Henry V is to be admired. Not only did he direct the movie superbly, but he also gave one outstanding, moving performance in the main role. The film is incredibly cinematic as it's so well shot, it is greatly scored as well and it's just such a terrific Shakespearean adaptation across the board with reliably fantastic dialogue and some truly impressive as well as highly emotional sequences. See more

Albus R Apr 5, 2018 The most boring thing I've ever seen. How can anyone like this crap?! The way they talk is good though, if you need sleep. I have never been a fan of Branagh, and never will be. (I can't forget how he ruined Mozart's opera. ) "Superstar Branagh." Not my cup of tea. See more

Kylo G Oct 11, 2017 Here’s how I typically react to Shakespeare. The first time I see a play/movie I struggle to understand what is going on. I do my best to infer what the dialogue is saying, but generally it’s a struggle. So I don’t love it on the first viewing. That was exactly how I felt after watching Henry V because this is my first experience with this particular work of Shakespeare. Admittedly, this is one of the simpler stories, so there were only some smaller details that I couldn’t understand but the overarching plot was fairly obvious. The language of these plays is always beautiful to listen to, and so I’m somewhat entranced by it even though I don’t always get it. It might have been delivered a little too melodramatic in this film, but I think the story lends itself to melodrama. The positive of Shakespeare is that his stories tend to stick with me, as Henry V has since I watched it. I find myself reading more about it, and learning all the little details that were lost in translation the first time. Then I can reexamine the play/film with a fresh perspective and will typically like it a lot more. All the elements are there for me to learn to love this film over time. It takes aspects that I imagine are tough to capture on stage and makes them cinematic, and it has some excellent actors. Kenneth Branagh in particular has a knack for getting to the emotion behind Shakespeare’s poetry and bringing that to the forefront. Most of my complaints are small and relate more to the script which was written centuries before this film was made. I think it’s a strong production and one I will see again someday. See more

Theodore W Sep 23, 2017 I can't understand it.

Hermione S Aug 21, 2017 It's the language that gets me. The actors might as well be speaking in Greek, and I have to have the subtitles on in order to follow the plot. Because of this I find Shakespeare films to be ok but never great. But that might just be me. This film is no different but it was still fairly enjoyable to watch. I have seen the Laurence Olivier version and this more recent version is far more realistic due to it's more modern filming techniques, sets, battle sequences, etc. If you like Shakespeare you will probably like this film. See more

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