This is the best rendition I've seen of this - one of the most important scenes of the play in which Henry tries to resolve the king he wants to be versus the king he's expected to be. So many people recite Shakespeare in a nice voice and think they're doing it justice but here, Samual clearly understands every word and puts it over so well - sharing the gift of Shakespeare. Well done!
This is my favourite soliloquy ever. Hal was not raised to be a king, he spent his youth in idleness and debauchery, and here the call back is that he longs to be among those wastrels. Royalty is no honour, for the cares of all are the cares of one. (Aside: I prefer Branagh's version but this was feckin brill.)
This a fine rendition, I'm a big fan of Branagh's version, but this has none of the distraction of scenery...this version brings the listener's attention to the words of speech...just an outstanding rendition.
Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But, conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because one's conscience tells one that it is right. - Martin Luther King, Jr. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
+Lytton333 His dad is and was one of the last, greatest actor-managers. Tim used to come to Dublin, every year, and play Lear effortlessly, but with an absolute commitment, to matinees of greasy, itchy schoolboys. I was one of those boys, and I've never forgotten it. Sam is cut from the same cloth: his Hal had all the high, steely confidence (mock, mock, mock high castles down) of a public king. But his private warmth glows though. Always.
Agreed. Branagh was the best at some point. But times change, performances evolve, and we must accept that. Just as Brando's Marc Antony is no longer the best, Branagh's Henry has been upstaged! Still, love and respect for Branagh all around. But this...oh this.
I love it that he is in a full suit and in the background you have the houses of Parliament. It adds a lot to the speech I think.
I was trying to decide which I enjoyed most -- the soliloquy or the scenery. I guess it doesn't matter.
“What infinite hearts ease must kings neglect that private men enjoy” love it. What delivery.
This is the best rendition I've seen of this - one of the most important scenes of the play in which Henry tries to resolve the king he wants to be versus the king he's expected to be. So many people recite Shakespeare in a nice voice and think they're doing it justice but here, Samual clearly understands every word and puts it over so well - sharing the gift of Shakespeare. Well done!
That actor got to the heart of that soliloquy... very well said.
This is my favourite soliloquy ever. Hal was not raised to be a king, he spent his youth in idleness and debauchery, and here the call back is that he longs to be among those wastrels. Royalty is no honour, for the cares of all are the cares of one. (Aside: I prefer Branagh's version but this was feckin brill.)
I memorized this once...and inexplicably, I have been unable to forget it.
Because it is one of the most beautiful things ever written.
So shocked this has so many fewer likes compared to the other solos and it is one of the best
A new addition to my favorite interpretations of this important scene. He gets it, and knows what to do with it!
These NEED to continue after the pandemic!
Agreed!
I didn't expect that... ending. I'm still trying to recover. 💘
Such piercing eyes --- Beautifully read.
This a fine rendition, I'm a big fan of Branagh's version, but this has none of the distraction of scenery...this version brings the listener's attention to the words of speech...just an outstanding rendition.
I just well up just listening to it.
Yes times change but Shakespeare is timeless so it's personal opinion and you're entitled to yours!
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Heard his voice in the BBC R4 version of Ian Fleming's 'Moonraker' - Samuel played Sir Hugo Drax. 😁
His eyes sold it
Amazing portrail,and how true of any given man who knows this lyfe well.
Bravo!
Love the view behind him. Perfectly adds tot the dramatic twist
@@maxhalsted5381 i agree. It heightens the monolgue
@@annranhem3417 this style of speaking in public needs to be brought back again. Especially by those who hold public office or seek such office
Well done.
The original Prince Caspian
Terrific voice. I only found out he narrated 'Nazis: Warning From History'.
Robot Lover amazing voice! Also, the PBS series “Secrets of the Tower of London/Westminster Abbey/Chatsworth, etc” is amazing
@@theculturedbumpkinAs well as Henry V in the entire piece. With his dad Timothy as the Chorus.
Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Perfectly done. The view of the river behind him was amazing
Damn, he looks like Derek Jacobi from the 1989 Henry V.
I forgot I had watched this before, and that this is the guy who played "Winchester" in Hollow Crown. I like Henry V better.
Dang
KInd of explains why Prince Harry might want to quit. Fair to me.
Honestly: this came to mind when I became a stepfather.
Well played. Kind of jarring that there is no night in London now.
wow
Body filled and vacant mind, Shakespeare revealed me🙈😜
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Excellent! Maybe even better than Kenneth Branagh and that's saying a lot.
Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But, conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because one's conscience tells one that it is right. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Conscience and Cowardice are the same thing aren't they? Isn't one just the trade mark of the firm?
@@onastick2411Conscience does make cowards of us all.
Crikey.. he is a mirror of his dad..
+Lytton333 His dad is and was one of the last, greatest actor-managers. Tim used to come to Dublin, every year, and play Lear effortlessly, but with an absolute commitment, to matinees of greasy, itchy schoolboys. I was one of those boys, and I've never forgotten it. Sam is cut from the same cloth: his Hal had all the high, steely confidence (mock, mock, mock high castles down) of a public king. But his private warmth glows though. Always.
Absolutely! May the Lord take good care of Adam West! He surely was legendary.
Better than Branagh. There, I said it.
blasphemy
Agreed. Branagh was the best at some point. But times change, performances evolve, and we must accept that. Just as Brando's Marc Antony is no longer the best, Branagh's Henry has been upstaged!
Still, love and respect for Branagh all around. But this...oh this.
Chazbot And you should know😆
I would say this is on a par with Branagh. But I really wouldn't place it above. Both equally brilliant and better than Hiddleston's version.
Romanticizing slavery? SMH
STFU
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