The King's Speech
Directed by: Tom Hooper
Starring: Colin Firth, Helen Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce
Rated: R for language
With a boldness and a unique vision, Tom Hooper's latest historical film The King's Speech succeeds as one of the most unique and entertaining films of the year. Sporting a cast of the finest talent in England, The King's Speech centers on King George VI, who was handed the throne of England just prior to World War II and who suffered from a severe speech impediment. Becoming the voice of the nation in the time of trial, the King turned to the unorthodox cure of a speech therapist, who sees the king's personal needs beyond his impediment. Firth soars as George, and Geoffrey Rush turns out yet another solid performance as the quirky yet charming therapist Lionel. But not to be outdone, the rest of the cast round out the film perfectly, from Timothy Spall to Guy Pearce, from Ms. Bonham Carter to Mr. Gambon; all are splendid. They're enhanced by Tom Hooper's artistic taste and design, as well as Danny Cohen's cinematic eye. The King's Speech shows us that, despite being our own worst enemy, one can conquer their own giant shadow by loving friend seeing you for whom you truly are. We need that more than we may ever understand, and this is what makes us courageous and respectable.
Starring: Colin Firth, Helen Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce
Rated: R for language
With a boldness and a unique vision, Tom Hooper's latest historical film The King's Speech succeeds as one of the most unique and entertaining films of the year. Sporting a cast of the finest talent in England, The King's Speech centers on King George VI, who was handed the throne of England just prior to World War II and who suffered from a severe speech impediment. Becoming the voice of the nation in the time of trial, the King turned to the unorthodox cure of a speech therapist, who sees the king's personal needs beyond his impediment. Firth soars as George, and Geoffrey Rush turns out yet another solid performance as the quirky yet charming therapist Lionel. But not to be outdone, the rest of the cast round out the film perfectly, from Timothy Spall to Guy Pearce, from Ms. Bonham Carter to Mr. Gambon; all are splendid. They're enhanced by Tom Hooper's artistic taste and design, as well as Danny Cohen's cinematic eye. The King's Speech shows us that, despite being our own worst enemy, one can conquer their own giant shadow by loving friend seeing you for whom you truly are. We need that more than we may ever understand, and this is what makes us courageous and respectable.
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