The King's Speech
The big winner at the 2011 Academy Awards (Best Film, Actor, Director and Screenplay), The King's Speech stars Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth, Colin Firth as King George VI, and also starring Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce and Michael Gambon.
Tells the story of King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be King, he engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Rush). Through his friendship with Logue, George finds his voice and confidence, and leads Britain into World War II.
- Director:
- Tom Hooper ('The Damned United')
- Writer:
- David Seidler
- Cast:
- Helena Bonham CarterGuy PearceColin FirthMichael GambonGeoffrey RushTimothy SpallJennifer EhleDerek Jacobi
Reviews & comments
Cried countless times
The genuine struggle was superb. Geoffrey rush was STELLAR, as was the exception late-Mr Darcy. Throw Helena Bonham Carter into the mix and a decent script and very acurate portrayal of the times and you have a decent movie! I AM ANGRY that Geoffrey Rush didn't get any recognition in the Academy Awards for this :( Prepare to hold your breath alongside...
Superb
Those who expected some kind of action thriller completely missed the point. This movie is about characters and relationships and personal courage. Spot-on period sets, costumes and make-up, give it authenticity, and the wonderful acting (Colin Firth is magnificent), take your breath away. A deeply satisfying film of great integrity, I'd happily watch it...
Totally underwhelming
The King's Speech is better than average, and so perhaps deserves 4 stars, but I think this would be a misleading score. Nothing in this film was unexpected. For example: did anyone not guess the speech therapist was going to use unorthodox methods? Is there any doubt at all about the final outcome? Or any part of the plot for that matter? There are...
Quality Acting For A Quiet Film
This is a quiet understated film and story but the acting was convincing from the leads Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush and Guy Pierce (didn't recognize him at first). Portrayal of Mrs Simpson and King Edward 8th was unflattering. Edward came across as a bully towards his stutter prone brother. The developing relationship and unlikely...
Variety
pressWhile far from easy, both roles provide a delightful opportunity for Firth and Rush to poke a bit of fun at their profession.
Total Film
pressIf The King’s Speech doesn’t bring him the Oscar he just missed for that role, it’ll be a royal scandal.
The New York Times
pressThat film does have its attractions, notably in its two solid leads and standout support from Mr. Pearce.
The Guardian
pressThis handsome movie about the abdication crisis and George VI's stammer is a clever anti-Pygmalion
Roger Ebert
pressWhat we have here is a superior historical drama and a powerful personal one.
Little White Lies
pressThe piano refrain that opens The King’s Speech tells you to expect a film that prizes respectability above all else. And yet almost imperceptibly, something shifts in Tom Hooper’s period comedy.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt perhaps started with "The Queen," continued with "Young Victoria" and now achieves the most intimate glimpse inside the royal camp to date with The King's Speech.
Empire Magazine
pressThink the blazing joys of "Chariots Of Fire" where the race is to the end of a sentence. Can it be that the British are coming?
Variety
pressWhile far from easy, both roles provide a delightful opportunity for Firth and Rush to poke a bit of fun at their profession.
Total Film
pressIf The King’s Speech doesn’t bring him the Oscar he just missed for that role, it’ll be a royal scandal.
The New York Times
pressThat film does have its attractions, notably in its two solid leads and standout support from Mr. Pearce.
The Guardian
pressThis handsome movie about the abdication crisis and George VI's stammer is a clever anti-Pygmalion
Roger Ebert
pressWhat we have here is a superior historical drama and a powerful personal one.
Little White Lies
pressThe piano refrain that opens The King’s Speech tells you to expect a film that prizes respectability above all else. And yet almost imperceptibly, something shifts in Tom Hooper’s period comedy.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt perhaps started with "The Queen," continued with "Young Victoria" and now achieves the most intimate glimpse inside the royal camp to date with The King's Speech.
Empire Magazine
pressThink the blazing joys of "Chariots Of Fire" where the race is to the end of a sentence. Can it be that the British are coming?
Cried countless times
The genuine struggle was superb. Geoffrey rush was STELLAR, as was the exception late-Mr Darcy. Throw Helena Bonham Carter into the mix and a decent script and very acurate portrayal of the times and you have a decent movie! I AM ANGRY that Geoffrey Rush didn't get any recognition in the Academy Awards for this :( Prepare to hold your breath alongside...
Superb
Those who expected some kind of action thriller completely missed the point. This movie is about characters and relationships and personal courage. Spot-on period sets, costumes and make-up, give it authenticity, and the wonderful acting (Colin Firth is magnificent), take your breath away. A deeply satisfying film of great integrity, I'd happily watch...
Totally underwhelming
The King's Speech is better than average, and so perhaps deserves 4 stars, but I think this would be a misleading score. Nothing in this film was unexpected. For example: did anyone not guess the speech therapist was going to use unorthodox methods? Is there any doubt at all about the final outcome? Or any part of the plot for that matter? There are...
Quality Acting For A Quiet Film
This is a quiet understated film and story but the acting was convincing from the leads Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush and Guy Pierce (didn't recognize him at first). Portrayal of Mrs Simpson and King Edward 8th was unflattering. Edward came across as a bully towards his stutter prone brother. The developing relationship and unlikely...
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