merlin:

“St. Crispin’s Day” speech, Henry V

Jesus, I love this scene. Show it to anybody you know who whines, “I hate poetry.”

(Text of Act 4 Scene III)

Looking for a great reason to feel unaccomplished today? Branagh was 29 when he directed and starred in this film.

The whole movie is one of the best Shakespeare adaptations on screen, actually, with an unbelievable cast, including Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Holm, Brian Blessed, Derek Jacobi, and a very young Christian Bale. Put it in your Netflix queue today!

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