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The Kings Speech is a wonderful gem that centers around the stuttering English Prince Albert and how he came to over come it with the aid of Australian Lionel Logue. The cast is well chosen. Colin Firth (Nanny Mcvie) does a marvelous job playing the prince who would be king. Geoffrey Rush (Pirates of the Caribbean) cleans up well from his pirate days to become Prince Alberts speech therapist. From what I consider a welcome change of pace, Helena Boham Carter (almost any Tim Burton film and the Harry Potter series) proves she is just as good playing a heroine as a villain. In a similar vein, Timothy Spall (Harry Potter series, Enchanted) makes convincing cameo appearances as Winston Churchill. The movie itself is a slightly rose colored version of historical events (notably, Churchill did not provide the moral support as portrayed in the movie), but this is a very welcome change in todays world where Realism has been sadly confused with Revisionist History. Yes, the people who led the Allied nations were human and yes, they did make mistakes and had flaws. This should not take away from the fact that they overcame personal handicaps, faced very real dangers, made hard choices at great personal sacrifice and inspired millions of others to do the same. Prince Albert really did have a stuttering problem and he really did have a commoner help him with it. His wife really was devoted to him and really was beloved by her people. Adolph Hitler really did want to elevate his people at the expense of other nations and too many people really would have been happy to let him rather than inconvenience themselves. Whatever minor historical liberties were taken, The Kings Speech is spot on with regards to showing all these dynamics. We see Hitler determined to go to war regardless of how many peace offerings he is given. We see Alberts older brother, King Edward, choose the love of a woman rather than be a king when his nation was on the brink of war. We see Prince Albert, who would have been happy to remain a Prince and hide his stuttering from the world, first overcome his personal handicap, then take a job he did not want and finally lead his nation in the most destructive war in history. The Kings Speech is not only an inspirational and enjoyable movie, but it is a fitting tribute to one of the most important (and sadly one of the most overlooked) leaders of the 20th Century and shines just as well on those who were there for him when he needed them the most.Read full review
What a great movie, storyline, actors, etc. I love historical movies and novels, and this did not disappoint. I understand the reviewsvand acclaim for this movie as it was well deserved. Extremely interesting to know the details of historical events and this was a truly fantastic look into the issues and drama leading up to WWII,the abdication of a King, and the way people can find strength to do things they did not think they could do.
This is a wonderful DVD - great script, great acting, and very interesting extras. I saw this movie when it was first released in the theaters and I have to say I will be watching it over and over again - each time I watch I see more of the details of the acting and the wonderful setting of the 1920s and 1930s in Britain. I am from England and can say that Helena Bonham Carters portrayal of Queen Elizabeth (more recently know as the Queen Mother - she died recently at age 102) is absolutely superb - she depicted all of the Queen Mothers mannerisms of speech and especially movement - particularly the little head cock she would do to engage people. In an interview Helena quoted a biography saying that Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (as she was before marrying the future George VI) was a ...marshmallow created with welding equipment... and she captured that perfectly on screen. Would recommend highly!*!Read full review
Phenomenal movie based on an accurate event when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry a commoner twice divorced. Now comes King George VI who stutters. Many emotional scenes but I think the best was near the end when King George VI gives the most emotional speech informing all of England of impending war. The background music of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, 2nd Movement was ASTOUNDING and it gave me goose pimples as you listen to the King's words, along with the music. Recommend it highly for anyone to just get a little taste of the English Royalty and history. Remember when he gives the speech in 1939 it is actually a Declaration of War against Nazi Germany, and of course a little of Winston Churchill, and Prime Minister Baldwin who actually had more of a hand in being so naive, and more guilty of trusting Adolf Hitler along with the then new Prime Minister Chamberlain. You must see it!!!!!Sorry I waited so long to purchase it..Read full review
The King's Speech depicts a time in Britain's history when its leader needed help learning to speak without stuttering. It is filled with both royal snobbery and vulnerability, and just a touch of the common man. The cast are perfectly suited to their roles, both royal and common. I especially liked the depiction of how Logue (the speech therapist) forced the king to step down from his high status to learn from a simple teacher. There is hardly a wasted moment during this movie. I believe in years to come it will stand alone as one of greatest movies ever made about the British royal family.
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