Henry V
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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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- Director(s)
- Kenneth Branagh
- Distributor(s)
- BBC
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 138 min.
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Washington Post | Hal HinsonAdd Critic to Favorites
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
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
What works best in the film is the over-all vision. Branagh is able to see himself as a king, and so we can see him as one.Read the full review
Washington Post | Desson HoweAdd Critic to Favorites
An alert, rousing interpretation of "Henry V," Branagh beats down the doors of high art and drags the sleeping bard into the light of modern day.Read the full review
