Henry V (1989)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work 
Reviews Counted:32
Fresh:32
Rotten:0
Average Rating:8.2/10
Consensus: Pehaps Kenneth Branagh's most fully realized Shakespeare adaptation, Henry V is an energetic, passionate, and wonderfully acted film.
Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Kenneth Branagh makes his directorial debut and also plays the title role in HENRY V, a film that began a resurgence of interest in films of Shakespeare's plays. Henry is a young king seeking a way... [More]
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Paul Scofield
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Reviews for Henry V
| Tomatometer | Critic | Review | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Like Sir Larry's, this remains Branagh's best movie and although less spirited and more actorish than its predecessor, it has a modern feel and a grittier tone to it, notably in the battle scenes. Full Review |
||
|
4/5 |
It might never be as famous as Olivier's, but it should carry considerable clout for years to come. Full Review |
||
|
|
Branagh succeeds in his blunt, robust portrayal of the Soldier-King, hauling the film along in the wake of his own gung-ho performance. Full Review |
||
|
|
A stirring, gritty and enjoyable pic which offers a plethora of fine performances from some of the U.K.'s brightest talents. Full Review |
||
|
|
The cast -- including Derek Jacobi as the modern-dress chorus, Paul Scofield, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, and Robbie Coltrane in an effective cameo as Falstaff -- is uniformly fine without any grandstanding. Full Review |
||
|
4/5 |
Good.
|
||
|
4/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
4/5 |
Shakespeare with guts, passion and spectacle
|
||
|
4/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
4/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
5/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
4/5 |
A strong, fiery film so good that Branagh has virtually drawn out a fifteen-year film career from the unrepeated success of this debut.
|
||
|
4/4 |
Straightforward, energetic and updated Bard. Full Review |
||
|
4/5 |
Mr. Branagh's Henry has psychological heft and intellectual weight. Full Review |
||
|
5/5 |
A triumphant affirmation of Shakespeare's timeless appeal.
|
||
|
5/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
5/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
4/5 |
Many fine feature film versions of Shakespeare exist. Few can match this one for raw power.
|
||
|
4/5 |
No review available.
|
||
|
4/5 |
Branagh's dogged vision of Shakespeare resonates.
|
CommentWhat’s Hot On RT
Other News
Fresh Links
Featured
Subscribe to RT's YouTube channel and don't miss a second of our cracking video content.
Follow Rotten Tomatoes and join us as we tweet about the week's releases.
IGN RSS Feeds