Henry V

Finished Henry V, and to be honest .... I didn't like it.  Okay thats sort of dramatic. I appreciated it as a historical play and I did enjoy it more than Henry IV. However, and what I'm about to say may expose me as a hopeless romantic, I much prefer Shakespeare's romantic, tragic, and comedic plays. I felt like Henry V lacked any kind of accomplishment or character growth.  Yes he definitely changed a lot from the Henry IV but I wouldn't call it progressing, or even digressing. It was like he exchanged some traits for some other different, but equally mediocre ones.  That may be harsh but.... he went from a party boy to a semi pervy man who conquered a country because he thinks he deserves it.  Okay, so that last part isn't Shakespeare's fault, its history but I feel the same.  Part of the reason I loved the tempest so much was the character development and growth.  For example, Prospero starts out with only revenge on his mind, but in the end he forgives his brother. I love me a meaningful happy ending and in Henry V it ended with a forced marriage to a selfish king which was neither happy or meaningful. On the plus side movie wise Henry V has a boss costume.