0:31 *glances to audience* "weren't expecting electricity were ya?" hahahaha the whole role is terrific and Jacobi as usual is awesome in it. Love this movie.
Drove 30 miles to see this in the theatre when it first came out. When I heard him speak “oh for a muse of fire” I knew we were in for something special.
Something that would afright the air of Agincourt, did you know the bombard an precursor to the canon was first use against the walls of Harfleur. It's odd that Henry the V could never have been staged without movie technology but you can see Shakespeare's genius he knew one day we could turn many years into an hour glass.
Sir Derek Jacobi is utterly magnificent! Combine him with Kenneth Brannagh, Brian Blessed, Ian Holm...you have represented some of the finest actors the UK has to offer. Superb!
Sir Derek, Brian Blessed, Sian Phillips, John Hurt, and to a lesser extent Patrick Stewart and John-Rhys Davies -- I, Claudius was amazing in every regard. So to see Sir Derek here is an extra treat.
Derek Jacobi has one of the most soothing voices. There's a version of Hamlet from the 80s he stars in and I fall asleep every time I try to watch it...not because he's boring but because his voice is just that soothing. Just like here in the campground scenes and the final monologue.
2023-09-07 ... "Thank You" for this compilation of scenes ... Sir Derek is absolutely brilliant both in word and tone, superbly directed by Brannaugh ... the opening and closing monologs are almost as glorious as the St. Crispins Day speech ...
Sir Derek Jacobi is, and will always remain, a master of the English language, and of Shakespeare's text. I have seen him live as Hamlet. And it is an experience I shall always treasure. In Henry V he is the chorus that joins the scenes together, and does so with the authority of a small God.
This is absolutely my favorite movie version of one of Shakespeare's plays. I love how the actors use the language of the play, but in a completely natural way, rather than that stilted delivery that often seen in live theatre. I love the physical settings. The music is perfectly suited to the story and script.
A great Shakespeare film, great work by Branagh... and how brave and generous of him to let SDJ's even greater virtuosity shine this way. Addenda: --What a brilliant directorial choice to have Jacobi's Chorus wear contemporary dress! --These pieces, spliced together, are practically a one-man show... Every aspiring actor should memorize this, verbatim, order, intonation, cadence, pronunciation, all of it... ...think of it as the acting-equivalent of practicing scales and arpeggios.
Hear, hear. This film was my first experience of Shakespeare (it was extremely rare to see a play in English in Spain in the late 80s) and I was electrified. I memorized a large part of the play because of that. Sir Derek Jacobi's delivery was a master class in itself. As you said, intonation, cadence, pronunciation... everything is simply perfect. I would have loved to hear him do the entire speech at the beginning, but I understand that timing is a factor in cinema. I completely agree about the directorial choice to have him wear contemporary clothing. One of many excellent decisions by Branagh. Now, I know I will get a lot of hate because of what I am about to say, but I prefer this version to Olivier's or Tom Hiddleston's. The speech cadences are way more to my liking. Not only Branagh's but everybody else. Then again, what do I know about Shakespearean theatre.
Every word, every pause and breath. The epilogue is breathtaking. I'm dying of envy with every line. His Cyrano De Bergerac ( English Shakespeare Company, I believe ) is heartbreakingly brilliant.
“Thus with imagined wing our swift scene flies In motion of no less celerity Than that of thought!” That transition from the King of France’s face (the great Paul Scofield, naturally) to the battle at Harfleur gives me tingles every time I hear it.
I was half watching this movie while gaming, sort of amused. Jacobi CRACKS the screen and demands my full attention with the castle siege narration. Holy shit man. Dude can act. Blew my hair back!
4:02 "Now entertain conjecture of a time--When creeping murmur and the poring dark-- Fills the wide vessel of the universe." Oh, my! 7:11 "...a little touch of Harry in the night." Great post! Derek Jacobi is wonderful.
@JPPT1974 Thanks for watching! I agree, I don't think he's ever looked better, and his acting is wonderful. He charges every single scene with a different emotion--I don't think he repeats himself. Really masterful.
Totally agree. I guess sacrifices must be made for timing reasons when you are making a film, but I would have loved to hear Jacobi deliver that Prologue in full.
Yes, his participation in this movie blew my mind. Also liked him as Claudius. As Hamlet and Richard II in the BBC productions, I thought he was just ok.
Henry V, probably Branagh's best film. It is interesting to compare DJ's "Now entertain conjecture" speech with David Suchet's study of the speech with John Barton, as they appear in Playing Shakespeare.
I swear that I didn't recognized Mr. Jacobi in this movie some years ago. And just now I did! 😱 Long time ago I watched the movie; the first time I watched it, I was 10; the second time, 17. And I just came from the Cadfael series 🤣!
Sir Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi are great friends and Kenneth Branagh direct again with Derek Jacobi in Cinderella in 2015 and Derek played the king from Cinderella 2015 in real life action of Disney
I heard of an American hanging thus, most recently. Yes, Hernandez Of Boston did so do himself in. Doth thou know of which end of the rope he hanged himself with? The tight end, of course.
Yea, Hernandez's family grievest so as the battle over the fallen Knight's sign-on bonus reaches the very heights of the King's court, but the purse of several million gold sovereigns seem deemed to be granted to the wretched peasants of the man whose murder was done so foul.
The English are clearly capable of passion and emotion, as exemplified here. When did they learn to keep such a supposedly civilized and calm exterior, so much so they act stunned when confronted with a toned down (but still uncomfortably energetic, for them) sermon from Bishop Curry at Prince Harry and Meagan Markle's wedding?
The restraint thing comes from the top- before Victoria I, William IV was such a scoundrel that the monarchy was in real danger of just being abolished altogether. Victoria went on a PR campaign of moral propriety and emotional austerity that lasted her whole reign. It created a way of acting that the upper and middle classes emulated and still carries on today in some form. That said, while the British aren't nearly so starchy as you'd think, displays of religious fervor leave them uncomfortable- their history tells them such behavior can be subversive at best. As an Irishman with an African American wife, we spent the sermon creased over and howling with laughter at their discomfiture. :)
@Kat Harper : I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. I never said anything about slang. I would simply like to understand what is going on. It's like watching an Italian film (a language I don't understand) without subtitles to explain what is going on. Or like watching opera (which I don't like) performed in the original Italian.
@@jstrahan2 Whatever your "ear" tells you, it is a linguistic fact that this IS English in its recognizable form, with many archaisms, of course! Enhlish is not my native language, and while reading Shakespeare for the first time was confusing, i understood well over 70% of the vocabulaty! It certainly wasn't as difficult as if it were a whole new lanhuage.
@@Konrad_Wallenrod : Good for you! I know that this is English. But, Shakespeare is Early Modern English, difficult to understand. Please read my previous comment as to why I don't like this film and why I would like some kind of translation in today's English.
Jacobi is a highly accomplished actor regarding technique. But he has always had difficulty adjusting his large performances to the screen. Here he's not nearly as -- BAD, no other word will do -- as his priggish Cassio in Olivier's "Otello" film (read Jacobi's autobio; John Dexter was right) and equally irritating Hamlet for the BBC circa 1980 -'
![Noob To Max With DRAGON REWORK In Blox Fruits [FULL MOVIE]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LnBMOinoOvA/mqdefault.jpg)
0:31 *glances to audience* "weren't expecting electricity were ya?" hahahaha
the whole role is terrific and Jacobi as usual is awesome in it. Love this movie.
Everything about this movie I found to be so effective.
Yes, I love that "inside joke" Jacobi seems (surely!) to make after flicking the lightswitch!
Drove 30 miles to see this in the theatre when it first came out. When I heard him speak “oh for a muse of fire” I knew we were in for something special.
Damn ! I wish I could've hitched a ride with you.
Something that would afright the air of Agincourt, did you know the bombard an precursor to the canon was first use against the walls of Harfleur. It's odd that Henry the V could never have been staged without movie technology but you can see Shakespeare's genius he knew one day we could turn many years into an hour glass.
Sir Derek Jacobi is utterly magnificent! Combine him with Kenneth Brannagh, Brian Blessed, Ian Holm...you have represented some of the finest actors the UK has to offer. Superb!
Sir Derek, Brian Blessed, Sian Phillips, John Hurt, and to a lesser extent Patrick Stewart and John-Rhys Davies -- I, Claudius was amazing in every regard. So to see Sir Derek here is an extra treat.
Dame Judi Dench, too
Derek Jacobi has one of the most soothing voices. There's a version of Hamlet from the 80s he stars in and I fall asleep every time I try to watch it...not because he's boring but because his voice is just that soothing. Just like here in the campground scenes and the final monologue.
2023-09-07 ... "Thank You" for this compilation of scenes ... Sir Derek is absolutely brilliant both in word and tone, superbly directed by Brannaugh ... the opening and closing monologs are almost as glorious as the St. Crispins Day speech ...
One of the best aspects of this film is getting to see Jacobi walk through it like he's in a documentary.
Sir Derek Jacobi is, and will always remain, a master of the English language, and of Shakespeare's text.
I have seen him live as Hamlet. And it is an experience I shall always treasure. In Henry V he is the chorus that joins the scenes together, and does so with the authority of a small God.
It's very clever, having the Chorus in modern dress with electric lights yet wandering around the scenes.
This is absolutely my favorite movie version of one of Shakespeare's plays. I love how the actors use the language of the play, but in a completely natural way, rather than that stilted delivery that often seen in live theatre. I love the physical settings. The music is perfectly suited to the story and script.
A great Shakespeare film, great work by Branagh... and how brave and generous of him to let SDJ's even greater virtuosity shine this way.
Addenda:
--What a brilliant directorial choice to have Jacobi's Chorus wear contemporary dress!
--These pieces, spliced together, are practically a one-man show...
Every aspiring actor should memorize this, verbatim, order, intonation, cadence, pronunciation, all of it...
...think of it as the acting-equivalent of practicing scales and arpeggios.
So true. A masterful beginning. And to show the audience behind the scene.... perfect.
Hear, hear. This film was my first experience of Shakespeare (it was extremely rare to see a play in English in Spain in the late 80s) and I was electrified. I memorized a large part of the play because of that. Sir Derek Jacobi's delivery was a master class in itself. As you said, intonation, cadence, pronunciation... everything is simply perfect. I would have loved to hear him do the entire speech at the beginning, but I understand that timing is a factor in cinema. I completely agree about the directorial choice to have him wear contemporary clothing. One of many excellent decisions by Branagh. Now, I know I will get a lot of hate because of what I am about to say, but I prefer this version to Olivier's or Tom Hiddleston's. The speech cadences are way more to my liking. Not only Branagh's but everybody else. Then again, what do I know about Shakespearean theatre.
Well said! Bravo! 👏👏
@@miguelencanarias you know more than most
Rock star....legend.....the man is perfect for the chorus. Incredible performance.
It just amazes me how one human being can be this gorgeous and have so much talent. Definitely my most favorite actor on the planet.
Splendid actor, splendid role, splendid play, splendid WHOLE.
Henry V, probably Branagh's best film.
Every word, every pause and breath. The epilogue is breathtaking. I'm dying of envy with every line. His Cyrano De Bergerac ( English Shakespeare Company, I believe ) is heartbreakingly brilliant.
excaelis1 Royal Shakespeare Company. And yes, amazing every minute. Saw him in NYC in Much Ado and Cyrano. Best ever!!!
3:57 "and DOWN goes all before them!!!!!!" I could put this on an endless loop.
“Thus with imagined wing our swift scene flies
In motion of no less celerity
Than that of thought!”
That transition from the King of France’s face (the great Paul Scofield, naturally) to the battle at Harfleur gives me tingles every time I hear it.
Wow, this is really well written. I think the writer has a great future ahead of him.
He's not in the movie much, but, damn, Sir Derek is a stud in this film. His chorus is amazing and fun to watch.
Brilliant and Beautiful!!!!
Once again Sir Derek Jacobi intrigues me to look further into history 🌹
Simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!! A legend!
I was half watching this movie while gaming, sort of amused. Jacobi CRACKS the screen and demands my full attention with the castle siege narration. Holy shit man. Dude can act. Blew my hair back!
..... kindly to judge, OUR PLAY!!!!
I love how it quickly moves to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely
Sir Derek was such a gem!!! Brilliant voice and acting.
Still alive you know!!😃
Jacobi reciting shakespeare.
Just....wow!
4:02 "Now entertain conjecture of a time--When creeping murmur and the poring dark--
Fills the wide vessel of the universe." Oh, my! 7:11 "...a little touch of Harry in the night." Great post! Derek Jacobi is wonderful.
@JPPT1974 Thanks for watching! I agree, I don't think he's ever looked better, and his acting is wonderful. He charges every single scene with a different emotion--I don't think he repeats himself. Really masterful.
What I love about Jacobi and Branagh is the real range of emotions that they bring. Some old fashioned versions are too one note.
My favourite film , and Derek is the actor whose Hamlet introcuced me to Shakespeare...nuff said.
the greatest shakespearean actor for many a long day. Shakespearespeaks through him
I can all but guarantee his introduction prologue was in the bag in one take.
Thank you so much for this! I always fast forward to his parts anyway!
His version of Chorus seems like a true conjurer and I love it.
Sir Derek Jacobi has such fascinating eyes and voice!
I wish the Prologue had been left complete. It builds to a marvelous crescendo of language that was forced too quickly here.
Totally agree. I guess sacrifices must be made for timing reasons when you are making a film, but I would have loved to hear Jacobi deliver that Prologue in full.
Great work Idling101! Thanks.
Yes, his participation in this movie blew my mind. Also liked him as Claudius. As Hamlet and Richard II in the BBC productions, I thought he was just ok.
this is amazing I love the William Shakespeare done so perfectly by Dereck Jacobi
Henry V, probably Branagh's best film.
It is interesting to compare DJ's "Now entertain conjecture" speech with David Suchet's study of the speech with John Barton, as they appear in Playing Shakespeare.
I agree. Hamlet was great, but this is perfect.
BRAVO BRAVO!!!!
Suchet and Patrick Stewart playing with The Merchant of Venice from the same series is probably my favourite workshop.
AWESOME ... *many* thanks Idling101.
The best Henry V EVER!
This dialogue is so masterful long live the war master
Dereck Jacobi is great.
I couldn’t decide on a movie for tonight. Now I know.
Simply the best
The beginning scene reminds me of Olivier's film.
Hey, it's Cadfael.
Even better after watching his performance in Frasier
Wait, what? He was in Frasier? It's been a long time so I don't recall.
beyond his age i find him very atractive
Everything else is....silence *HUUUUUUH*
I miss him.
Happily the man is quite alive.
I swear that I didn't recognized Mr. Jacobi in this movie some years ago. And just now I did! 😱 Long time ago I watched the movie; the first time I watched it, I was 10; the second time, 17.
And I just came from the Cadfael series 🤣!
Sir Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi are great friends and Kenneth Branagh direct again with Derek Jacobi in Cinderella in 2015 and Derek played the king from Cinderella 2015 in real life action of Disney
The absolute fuckin' MASTER! Jacobi is the coolest!
That'd be a fantastic look for him as the Master.
...i like this much more than his Hamlet ! an adult acting in this ! he plays with his voice so brilliant ! LES
4:06; hey buddy, how's it hangin?
I heard of an American hanging thus, most recently. Yes, Hernandez Of Boston did so do himself in. Doth thou know of which end of the rope he hanged himself with? The tight end, of course.
Jeff Smith opinions on this act will sway in either direction, but don't get too tied up in the details
Yea, Hernandez's family grievest so as the battle over the fallen Knight's sign-on bonus reaches the very heights of the King's court, but the purse of several million gold sovereigns seem deemed to be granted to the wretched peasants of the man whose murder was done so foul.
S. W. France '' The Worlds Best Garden'' !! Love it....
You, Claudius.
3:34 LOL - he loves it! 🤣
And he didn't stutter once!😊
British actors are the best.
To my mind it's the best film!
End scene: "Sure it looks good now, but actually it went to crap in just a few years to worse than we started. Eh, whaddya gonna do?"
4:05 "Umm you left something here..."
Nice 😍....
What happened to "all the youth of England are afire"?
Easiest costuming in movie history.
The closest England and France came to being one country.
wow
' on your imaginary forces work'
The English are clearly capable of passion and emotion, as exemplified here. When did they learn to keep such a supposedly civilized and calm exterior, so much so they act stunned when confronted with a toned down (but still uncomfortably energetic, for them) sermon from Bishop Curry at Prince Harry and Meagan Markle's wedding?
The restraint thing comes from the top- before Victoria I, William IV was such a scoundrel that the monarchy was in real danger of just being abolished altogether. Victoria went on a PR campaign of moral propriety and emotional austerity that lasted her whole reign. It created a way of acting that the upper and middle classes emulated and still carries on today in some form. That said, while the British aren't nearly so starchy as you'd think, displays of religious fervor leave them uncomfortable- their history tells them such behavior can be subversive at best. As an Irishman with an African American wife, we spent the sermon creased over and howling with laughter at their discomfiture. :)
What language is he speaking? I can't follow. Modern English subtitles would be nice.
@Kat Harper : I'm not joking. I'm completely serious. I never said anything about slang. I would simply like to understand what is going on. It's like watching an Italian film (a language I don't understand) without subtitles to explain what is going on. Or like watching opera (which I don't like) performed in the original Italian.
@@jstrahan2
Whatever your "ear" tells you, it is a linguistic fact that this IS English in its recognizable form, with many archaisms, of course! Enhlish is not my native language, and while reading Shakespeare for the first time was confusing, i understood well over 70% of the vocabulaty! It certainly wasn't as difficult as if it were a whole new lanhuage.
@@Konrad_Wallenrod : Good for you! I know that this is English. But, Shakespeare is Early Modern English, difficult to understand. Please read my previous comment as to why I don't like this film and why I would like some kind of translation in today's English.
UUUURRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Someone didn't like these segments?
Then should the player Derek, like himself,
Assume the port of Dionysus
He really was only rusty!
Jacobi is a highly accomplished actor regarding technique. But he has always had difficulty adjusting his large performances to the screen.
Here he's not nearly as -- BAD, no other word will do -- as his priggish Cassio in Olivier's "Otello" film (read Jacobi's autobio; John Dexter was right) and equally irritating Hamlet for the BBC circa 1980 -'
But still too large, pressing too hard --
Sorry, Kenneth. but step back and watch an actor work.