{"id":968315,"date":"2026-05-18T08:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/968315\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T08:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:16:19","slug":"every-actor-is-perfect-in-underrated-shakespearian-war-drama-on-netflix-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/968315\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Every actor is perfect’ in underrated Shakespearian war drama on Netflix now"},"content":{"rendered":"

The gripping historical drama has been praised by viewers for its Shakespearean dialogue and powerful performances \u2014 but many feel it still doesn’t get the recognition it deserves\"Robert<\/p>\n

The acting has been described as ‘remarkable'(Image: DAILY MIRROR)<\/p>\n

When it comes to war films, according to audiences, this one is essential viewing as it adapts Shakespeare’s work and brings it vividly to the screen.<\/p>\n

Arriving in 2019, this sweeping historical epic has remained somewhat overlooked despite boasting an impressive ensemble cast, yet devotees of the picture are eager to champion it.<\/p>\n

The King is a commanding film<\/a>, helmed by David Mich\u00f4d, drawing from Shakespeare’s Henriad to tell the tale of the youthful King Henry V and his ascension to power following his father’s death.<\/p>\n

At just 16, the king must assume command of England and navigate its complex political landscape, while confronting the conflict left behind by his predecessor.<\/p>\n

Hollywood<\/a> star Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet was only 23 when he embodied the historical monarch in The King, yet his turn is exceptional, earning considerable acclaim from audiences.<\/p>\n

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The film was released in 2019(Image: Netflix)<\/p>\n

Joining him is Robert Pattinson, who plays the Dauphin, and Lily-Rose Depp as Princess Catherine of Valois.<\/p>\n

One admirer posted their thoughts on Rotten Tomatoes, writing: “This movie is way underrated, and I’m not sure why it’s not talked about more, especially in regard to Chalamet’s performance. I’ve seen it 4 times, and each time I enjoy it more and more.<\/p>\n

“It’s so well designed and seamless. Every time I watch it, there are new things I notice and appreciate. I’m always especially in awe of the closing scenes.”<\/p>\n

A separate review says: “Great acting. Dialogue was quite Shakespearean, though Falstaff was a lot less fun. Grittier take on Henry V.”<\/p>\n

While the film’s greatest acclaim centres on Chalamet’s youthful performance, it surprisingly missed out on any major award nominations. His portrayal of Henry V of England serves as the compelling heart of the gripping narrative.<\/p>\n

\"Timothee<\/p>\n

Lily-Rose Depp and Robert Pattinson also star in the film(Image: Netflix)<\/p>\n

“Chalamet not only showcases his remarkable acting skills but also solidifies his status as a true movie star. Unlike many actors who might gravitate toward light-hearted roles or superhero franchises, he is strategically selecting projects that highlight his talent and keep him in the conversation for awards, demonstrating a commitment to meaningful filmmaking without compromising his artistic integrity.”<\/p>\n

The period drama has proved popular despite some criticism regarding historical accuracy surrounding Henry’s rule, though it serves as an adaptation of Shakespeare’s plays rather than a documentary recreation of actual events.<\/p>\n

Audiences remain captivated by the spectacular warfare, developing love stories and, naturally, the outstanding performances.<\/p>\n

When accepting this demanding part, Chalamet admitted it was “terrifying”, particularly during the combat sequences.<\/p>\n

His approach, he explains, centred on “surviving” instead of appearing heroic, as he wanted to deliver an authentic and chaotic depiction of medieval warfare.<\/p>\n

The film bypassed theatrical release entirely, launching directly on Netflix<\/a> in October 2019, where subscribers have been discovering it continuously since.<\/p>\n

The King continues to split opinion amongst viewers, but is currently available to stream on Netflix if you’re keen to immerse yourself in a fresh historical drama.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The gripping historical drama has been praised by viewers for its Shakespearean dialogue and powerful performances \u2014 but…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":968316,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[3935],"tags":[11457,77,26670,270335,3943,451,50519,270336,22252,16,15],"class_list":["post-968315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-documentaries","tag-entertainment","tag-films","tag-henry-v","tag-movies","tag-netflix","tag-robert-pattinson","tag-robert-pattinson-films","tag-shakespeare","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116594592403371110","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=968315"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968315\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/968316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=968315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=968315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=968315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}