Saturday, April 30, 2011

The King's Speech

I have to say this movie deserved every Oscar win and nomination it received. It was an amazing film that shows the raw emotion of the human struggle. The film is about Prince Albert (later King George VI) learning to live with his stutter. The film is based on the true story of the Prince trying to defeat his speech issues. Just a little history lesson Albert was the father of Queen Elizabeth the current queen of England. So we can make that connection with her and the royal family's struggle to keep tradition alive, even today.

So film is about the Albert, played by Colin Firth, trying to learn to speak without a stammer. After man failed attempts and decides to give up trying. He figures he is second in line for the throne (Prince David is first) and he is not worried about his public speeches. His wife Elizabeth, played by Helena Bonham Carter, seeks the help of Lionel Logue, played by Geoffrey Rush. Lionel is a speech teacher who tries to help the Prince to control his stammer.

The lessons push the Prince to his wits end because Lionel is anything but conventional or professional. He treats the Prince like he is just an average Joe and nothing special about him. As the lessons progress the monarchy starts to fall about because of loss, war, and Prince David's wild private life.

I do not want to spoil the movie because so much happens. It really gives you a deeper look at the struggle of a royal family. Yes they may be wealthy but what is the cost? The movie is so beautiful and so painful at the same time. It had me in tears more than once because of the true beauty of the human struggle. Colin Firth makes this movie a classic. His performance is something haunting and brilliant. Helena is perfect as the 'no nonsense queen' quoted by Firth. Rush is a true friend and a true comic in a time of great darkness.

It is a drama based film so it does depend on dialog. That's my nice way of saying that it moves slow but in an amazing way. It is about the words and emotion not the action adventure. I say rent it as soon as you can, it's amazing!

It gets an A

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