The King's Speech

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Matthew D @OceanSage Apr 18 An endearing look at the struggles of a monarch. Tom Hooper's historical drama The King's Speech (2010) is a fantastic perspective on the real life verbal melees that King George VI suffered with his whole life as he attempts to overcome his speech impediment stammer. Hooper's direction is a gorgeous recreation of wartime Britain from the death of King George V to King George VI. Hooper's style is sleek and fluid, quickly moving from scene to scene to keep you on edge to feel the pressure that the royals were in during the changeover of kings. Colin Firth is marvelous as the frustrated and distressed monarch King George VI. Firth lends the king a sympathetic persona as you care if this man will rise to the challenge of leading his country into war with Adolf Hitler and Germany through his war speech announcement. In conclusion, The King's Speech is a gripping drama recreating the painful discomfort of King George VI engages you through all the scandal and intrigue. See more Levi J @Lev77 Mar 31 Amazing, inspiring film with fabulous acting from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, AND Helena Bonham Carter, all contributing to a masterpiece in film! See more Ed B. @EdLee Mar 24 The Kings Speech is one of the best movies about The Royal Family as I believe I’ve ever seen. The Story is well told by actors Colin Firth as King George and Geoffrey Rush as the therapist tasked with helping the King with his speech stammering. Sets and ensemble cast are superb. Nice film that captures Historic Great Britain During WWII. See more Michael G. @micgriffin12 Jan 27 Incredible performance by Colin Firth. Movie gets you to empathize without overdoing it. A heart warming movie. See more Alec B @AB1234678 Jan 3 It’s all about Firth and his lead role which is a shame because the real star for me was Geoffrey Rush as Lionel. Occasionally the script led us down an unrealistic "that would never happen" path which always undermines good movies like this. Would I watch it again? Yes, but not for a while. See more Chad A @RT81674979 Nov 15 A stunning and deeply human narrative, The King’s Speech reminds us that whether king or commoner, we all share the same vulnerabilities. In fact, it is the commoner who helps the king recognize the true weight—and cost—of privilege. The unlikely partnership at the heart of the story, opposite in background yet united in purpose, becomes a powerful force that strengthens democracy against rising tyranny. Their bond not only reshaped a king, but helped shape the course of the 20th century. See more Read all reviews

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