Though British character studies about royalty can be good and still be frighteningly boring (The Queen, for instance), I went into The King’s Speech with high expectations because of peer reviews. Even if I came in to this movie with great expectations, though, they would have been surpassed by this movie, Tom Hooper and Colin Firth’s best.
The movie tells the story of King George VI (Colin Firth), who, through many problems, delivered a speech to all of the British lands and allies. He began with a stammer, and when the Queen Mum (Helena Bonham Carter) is in her last desperation, she finds a speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). The film shows not only the king’s hardships in his therapy or the relationship with Logue, but it also shows how much pressure he was under, and how he conquered his fears and showed his true bravery.
The movie’s acting was phenominal. I was nearly speechless when it came to the entire ensemble’s ability. The writing was great, and Tom Hooper used very impressive shots and provided a very well-crafted story.
Bottom Line: A. Great movie, the fourth best of 2010.
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This movie is quickly picking up steam and it is a strong possibility that it will win Best Picture at the Oscars. We could have a year where Best Director and Best Picture differ, with David Fincher taking home Best Director for The Social Network and The King’s Speech taking the prize of Best Picture.
I don’t think Fincher should get the award, though he probably will, but I agree, the two categories will have differences this year I think. I think Aronofsky should get Director, and either Black Swan or Inception should get Best Picture. I used the word SHOULD, though. I think that either The King’s Speech or The Social Network will win Best Picture. Though, Tom Hooper had some excellent shots, and may be a favorite by the Academy to take home the Best Director award.