The hype behind this film has been enormous to say the least, winning top honors at most of the major Hollywood/industry awards and surpassing The Social Network as the film to beat at this year's Oscars and you know what? Damn them all to hell if they weren't right. The King's Speech is an amazing movie.
The film centers around Britain's Prince Albert, Duke of York, played masterfully by Colin Firth, who secretly struggles to overcome a debilitating speech impediment while his family and country titer on the brink of collapse prior to the start of the Second World War. Albert's wife, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, enlists the aid of an unconventional speech therapist, Geoffrey Rush's character Lionel, to help her husband with his "stammer."
Oscar nom nom nom...
Most of the film's subplots shouldn't be too surprising to anyone who stayed awake in history class (King Edward's abdication, rise of Churchill, Hitler, WWII...) but thankfully, the The King's Speech stays true to it's title, focusing primarily on the Duke/King, his therapist and their quest to get him reading aloud like a pro. Director Tom Hooper doesn't do anything too out of the ordinary with this film, other than using really tight shots on the actors faces (esp Firth) which greatly amplifies the tension on screen such as in the therapy or speech scenes. The outstanding acting performances is what makes The King's Speech such a wonderful film. I'm voting (like my non-Academy affiliated vote matters) for Colin Firth in the Best Actor category. I'd say Geoffrey Rush should take home Supporting Actor, but I'm standing by my boy Christian Bale for his work amazing turn in The Fighter. Close Geoffrey, close...
So yeah, if you're interested in a historical dramas, period films, or awesome acting you cannot go wrong with The King's Speech. Also, props to Guy Pierce for being such an awesome little asshole in this flick. Now go see it.
nice review. personally I am more interested in inspiring movies more than these kind of born and brought in blue blood and without any much contribution to the world..
"What does he say?" "I dont know, but he seems to be saying it rather well" hahahaha, I'll check it out, it's a really nice concept. Check out my blog too: http://www.pixelshredder.blogspot.com
My friend told me about The King's Speech a while back telling me to watch it I was like w/e about it. But after reading your review on it, it pushed me to check it out!
I see commercials of this on TV all the time, which made me wonder how good this movie really is. Your review has helped me see the light. I'm gonna go watch it.
It's on my list of "must see." Black Swan was another great movie! Have you seen it? Social Network was good but I think overrated. It totally doesn't deserve an Oscar nomination and neither does the Jessie Eisenberg. He pretty much just played the same character he always does.
seem to be a interesting movie to see :)
ReplyDeletether was hype behind this movie? i never even knew of its existent till just now. lol :D
ReplyDeleteTrailer looks interesting and all but i personaly think it will wont be that good :/
ReplyDeleteOn the "to watch list". So much bandwidth, so little time.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff :)
ReplyDeletelooks nice
ReplyDeleteyea I saw this it Ill b on it
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this movie. Terrific acting.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I enjoy Firth, I cannot be even remotely interested in the subject of this film.
ReplyDeleteColor me uncultured. :(
Uh.. Still dont know if I'd watch it..
ReplyDeletethorough review
ReplyDeletekeep up the good work
nice review. personally I am more interested in inspiring movies more than these kind of born and brought in blue blood and without any much contribution to the world..
ReplyDeleteSounds like a movie I really can't miss. Unfortunately I'm going to have to wait until it's out on DVD.
ReplyDeleteIt helps that I hear the movie is actually good, cause it really didn't sparked my interest at first.
ReplyDeleteDamn, I'm going to have to see this now.
ReplyDelete"What does he say?"
ReplyDelete"I dont know, but he seems to be saying it rather well" hahahaha, I'll check it out, it's a really nice concept.
Check out my blog too:
http://www.pixelshredder.blogspot.com
i've been meaning to see this for a while now. BTW, i'm jealous that you live in SoCal. I just got piped last weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy friend told me about The King's Speech a while back telling me to watch it I was like w/e about it. But after reading your review on it, it pushed me to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI see commercials of this on TV all the time, which made me wonder how good this movie really is. Your review has helped me see the light. I'm gonna go watch it.
ReplyDeleteGreat in-depth review man... I may have to download a rip if I can find it. I could try torrents, but those are so 2008
ReplyDeleteIt's on my list of "must see." Black Swan was another great movie! Have you seen it? Social Network was good but I think overrated. It totally doesn't deserve an Oscar nomination and neither does the Jessie Eisenberg. He pretty much just played the same character he always does.
ReplyDeleteOh Helena Bohnam Carter! Love her.
ReplyDeleteJust saw it today... i liked it (:
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