Of the several Shakespearean plays made into movies, one is unprepared for the brilliance of Branagh’s performance. Many claim his is the best interpretation of all. In fact, this film allows the viewer to follow the immortal Bard’s language without difficulty. This was not because Branagh changed the olde English words, but because he learned them by heart, made them his own, and enunciated them into flowing dialogue with clarity and gusto. Branagh’s delivery is intense and well articulated. His expressions and mannerisms accentuate the power of the words and add tremendously to the impact of the presentation. His appearance is every inch a king as well. Before the battle Henry speaks to his men in the following stirring words: …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 e’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! After hearing that speech, you will want to join him at Agincourt! Supporting cast includes a bevy of fine British actors, including Derek Jacobi, the chorus who leads us into, through, and finally out of the world of King Henry V. Brian Blessed, Simon Shepherd, and James Larkin play the King’s barons. Emma Thompson has a small but key part as the French Princess Katherine, whom Henry woos following the victory at Agincourt. Sets and costuming are well chosen and photography is excellent. Original music by Patrick Doyle keeps pace with the action. Film editing is a textbook example of how to put a movie together. There is neither too much left in, nor too little in any given scene. The result is a well-paced, polished performance that really cannot be improved.

*IMPORT DVD FROM SOUTH KOREA* Product is new, sealed and comes with a case. It is manufactured in Korea and contains Korean on the front and back of the cover. Region is FREE and will play worldwide. Language : English Subtitles : Korean, English (Subtitles can be turned off on DVD players)

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From Kenneth Branagh – in his masterful directorial debut – comes the classic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s HENRY V, winner of an Academy Award and 2 nominations. Once an undisciplined prince, Henry has matured into the powerful King of England and has set off on a campaign to conquer France. But with the fate of the war uncertain, Henry must come to terms with what it means to be king and rally his men to victory or to death.

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English Summary: Henry V is a 1989 British historical drama film adapted for the screen and directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name about King Henry V of England. The film stars Branagh in the title role with Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Brian Blessed, and Christian Bale in supporting roles. The film received worldwide critical acclaim and has been widely considered one of the best Shakespeare film adaptations ever made. For her work on the film, Phyllis Dalton won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and Kenneth Branagh, in his directorial debut, received Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Director. Hungarian Summary: V. Henrik angol kiralyt droton rangatjak a fopapok es a fonemesek. Raveszik, hogy rohanja le Frankhont, hogy a birodalomhoz csatolja azt. Az ifju kiraly veres haborut indit a frankok ellen, es hosies peldamutatasaval megszegyenito vereseget mernek a tulerore. Majd megismeri es megszereti Katalint, az ifju es szep frank kiralylanyt. S mindekozben lelekben is hosszu utat tesz meg: gondtalan aranyifjubol a nepeert felelosen gondolkodo, bolcs uralkodova, s a “Fold legszebb kertjenek” urava valik. Shakespeare muve nyoman a forgatokonyvet irta: Kenneth Branagh. Kenneth Branagh elso rendezese mindjart 8 nemzetkozi dijat nyert, koztuk a legjobb filmnek jaro Oscar-t, valamint az ev legjobb europai film kituntetest.