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Title: bare bones dvd edition of spectacular film
Review: Kenneth Branagh's directorial debut sets the bar for Shakespearean adaptations. Branagh as Henry heads a spectacular cast that includes Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield and Judi Dench. The sets and lighting are wonderful, and Branagh proves to have as perceptive an eye as an ear, with beautiful shots the norm and language rendered so as to be both beautiful and accessible. This adaptation is quite different from Laurence Olivier's interpretation, and they make interesting viewing together.This dvd edition, however, is pitiful and if I didn't adore the film I'd mark it down. One gets a trailer and subtitles available in French or Spanish. That's it.
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