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Title: First Class Harry!
Review: Kenneth Branagh does an absolutely BRILLIANT job of bringing Shakespeare to the screen in this film. It's largely true to the script, and leaves in the treason of British soldiers that the government forced Olivier to cut in 1944. Not having to boost a nation's morale as Olivier's version did, and spurred on by Branagh's take on things, this film depicts a much more realistic image of war. Additionally due to different circumstances the French are portrayed as quite a bit more formiddable enemies than Olivier's version. However while Branagh rarely touches Shakepeare's words, it is probable the French were lampooned in the Bard's day. It's an odd mix as Shakespeare was obviously (from the script) telling a factually slanted story, however Branagh sobers it up while still maintaing a sense of glory and the promise of a bold new leader. It's a wonderful interpretation!
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