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The King's Speech
PostedJanuary 9, 2011
VictoriaArt
from Westchester County,NY
I saw The King's Speech!
Long awaited, I finally saw it yesterday. The movie tells the story of the rise of King George VI at the time of the onset of WWII. His ascending to the throne was an uncommon one. Never meant for it, he succeeded his brother Edward VIII after he decided to abdicate the throne. The new king's ability to rise above his speech impediment and his mental and emotionally difficulties due to his rather cruel upbringing made me aware again of how it is possible to overcome shear overwhelming hurdles. This rather lonely man found a friend under the most unlikely circumstances and he kept his nation sane in times, when they needed it the most! It left me with an unspeakable feeling of being moved and elated, yet again horrified by the terrors of war, that war which changed so much, left so much sorrow and unimaginable hardship in it's wake.
Long awaited, I finally saw it yesterday. The movie tells the story of the rise of King George VI at the time of the onset of WWII. His ascending to the throne was an uncommon one. Never meant for it, he succeeded his brother Edward VIII after he decided to abdicate the throne. The new king's ability to rise above his speech impediment and his mental and emotionally difficulties due to his rather cruel upbringing made me aware again of how it is possible to overcome shear overwhelming hurdles. This rather lonely man found a friend under the most unlikely circumstances and he kept his nation sane in times, when they needed it the most! It left me with an unspeakable feeling of being moved and elated, yet again horrified by the terrors of war, that war which changed so much, left so much sorrow and unimaginable hardship in it's wake.
Colin Firth plays the role Oscar worthy and the emotional range in his face and acting was astounding. Likewise Geoffrey Rush as the speech therapist gave an incredible performance.
At times I had a feeling of watching a Shakespeare play!
Helena Bonham Carter was a delight to see in this supporting role as the king's wife. Behind every successful man stands a great woman....She persevered in finding the help he needed! She plays it in a quiet, smart way.
At times I had a feeling of watching a Shakespeare play!
Helena Bonham Carter was a delight to see in this supporting role as the king's wife. Behind every successful man stands a great woman....She persevered in finding the help he needed! She plays it in a quiet, smart way.
To quote London's Guardian: The King's Speech proves there's fizzing life in old-school British period dramas – it's acted and directed with such sweep, verve, darting lightness.
I couldn't agree more.
I couldn't agree more.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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