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Henry V

2007Movie2 h 34 min

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MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6

Summary

King Henry V of England is manipulated by the clergy into invading France to claim the crown; He finds that it is more difficult than he imagines, and must rely on his ability to lead his ragtag army to victory in the face of terrible odds.

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  • Puts you on the battlefield.
  • Teaches you something.
  • Gets your pulse racing.
  • Draws you into power games.
  • Keeps you on edge.

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Tropes

Britain Is Only Londonin 84 titlesAverted — significantly in that, historically, it was an English army that marched to Agincourt; Shakespeare ignores this to throw in the Scots, Welsh, and Irish contingents.Original Position Fallacyin 74 titlesIn Act II, three noblemen conspire against Henry.All 89 tropes

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