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    Henry V


    1989
    Genre: Drama

    Reviewed In Issue 42 (Oct 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Kenneth Branagh, Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi, Ian Holm, Emma Thompson, Alec McCowen, Judi Dench, Christian Bale

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.mgm.com/dvd
    Special Features
    Includes a production notes booklet and the theatrical trailer.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 1000681
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 138
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1989
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/18/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Kenneth Branaugh
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    Story Synopsis:
    Adapted from the play by William Shakespeare, Henry V (Branagh) begins just as he has been crowned King of England. His assertion is that he has the legal right to the throne of France as well, and he commands a large army to invade the country. But an even larger army is standing in his way, and Henry must put his wits and courage to the test as he personally leads his outnumbered men into battle. (Laurie Sevano)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits generally good image quality, though not very solid due to overt film grain. Images are generally sharp, but fine detail is limited especially in the scenes with lower light. Colors are limited in range for a mostly murky picture with deep blacks. The more vibrant colors tend to bleed and appear a bit "pasty" and wanting in clarity. Backgrounds are a bit unstable, with digital edges from pixelization. At best, the picture is generally pleasing.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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