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Title: O for a muse of fire!
Review: I confess to being a big Branagh fan. This is the first film of his which I ever saw, and it is truly fantastic.King Henry V, goaded by his nobles, launches an invasion of France, to take the crown he thinks belongs to him. Despite treachery, disease his need to prove himself to his countrymen, King Henry eventually leads his men to the field of Agincourt, where the outcome of the battle depends upon ingenuity and courage.This version is more realistic than the Olivier version. Grittier, more down to earth, portraying a world that was harsh, unforgiving and often cruel and brutal, but not without emotion.Many of the roles are filled with first class actors, Iam Holm, Emma Thompson, a young Christian Bale and of course Brian Blessed, looking rather fearsome in plate armour . Excellent performances throughout. Truly an epic.By only gripe is that there were no English subtitles, which can make the dialogue a little hard to follow, but don't let that put you off.
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