The King's Speech

Name: The King's Speech
Genre: Drama, History
Released: November 26, 2010
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

2010

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Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: November 26, 2010 | R

Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

Summary: Based on the true story of the Queen of England's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. "The King's Speech" stars Academy Award nominee Colin Firth as King George VI, who unexpectedly becomes King when his brother Edward abdicates the throne. Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush stars asBased on the true story of the Queen of England's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. "The King's Speech" stars Academy Award nominee Colin Firth as King George VI, who unexpectedly becomes King when his brother Edward abdicates the throne. Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Rush stars as Logue, the man who helps the King find a voice with which to lead the nation into war. (The Weinstein Company)… Expand

Director: Tom Hooper

Genre(s): Drama, History

Rating: R

Runtime: 118 min

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Shawn Levy

Dec 24, 2010

It's a fine, absorbing work, built with brilliance and without excessive showiness or flash. It feels, in fact, like a classic virtually upon its arrival. Read full review

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Peter Rainer

Dec 11, 2010

A remarkable movie about a remarkable friendship. It honors the audience's intelligence, which makes it a double rarity. Read full review

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Roger Ebert

Dec 15, 2010

What we have here is a superior historical drama and a powerful personal one. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Dec 16, 2010

It's the kind of absorbing, attractive, unfailingly tasteful enterprise that a critic can recommend without caveat. Read full review

Mike Scott

Dec 24, 2010

One of the chief reasons that director Tom Hooper's richly produced film works so well is because it operates on so many different levels. The King's Speech is all about layers, and Hooper keeps it humming on several at once. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Dec 11, 2010

While far from easy, both roles provide a delightful opportunity for Firth and Rush to poke a bit of fun at their profession. Read full review

Richard Corliss

Dec 11, 2010

Obvious, though, is the word for Hopper's direction. It amplifies to rock-concert level every pained plosive in Bertie's speech, forces certain characters dangerously close to caricature. Read full review

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fletcher

Dec 10, 2010

Two acting titans: Rush and Firth; every mature character actor in the UK; Helena!; the Brits do it again. The film was a delight to watch and the viewer is given a wonderful reprieve from the simplistic, the empty,the 3D onslaught!

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log0fan1

Jul 12, 2011

The King's Speech is a wonderful film about a man finding his voice when the world needed to hear it most, but that's only the plot as it may be described at a more superficial level. Deeper themes on friendship, confidence, self-worth, love, respect, and hard work are all highlighted inThe King's Speech is a wonderful film about a man finding his voice when the world needed to hear it most, but that's only the plot as it may be described at a more superficial level. Deeper themes on friendship, confidence, self-worth, love, respect, and hard work are all highlighted in this touching and powerful instant classic that's sure to speak to every viewer who has ever suffered through any physical, mental, or emotional shortcomings and fought to overcome. Supported by a witty, meaningful, and self-assured script; strong direction; great sets and costuming; seamless performances; and impeccable intangibles; The King's Speech is a complete film, a modern masterpiece with old fashioned sensibilities and a timeless message that's sure to live on for decades to come.… Expand

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stacyshystovska

Dec 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'The King's Speech' is a famous historical drama that was shown on the big screen in 2010. The director is Tom Hooper and the scriptwriter is David Seidler, who has become extremely famous because of his script for this movie. 'The King's Speech' is a gorgeous movie with a brilliant cast, including Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter.

The main plot of the movie involves future King George IV, who has a duty towards the people and his country, because his father died and the heir to the throne, his brother, decided to abdicate. King George IV has a speech impediment from his early childhood. He has already visited many specialists, but only one will help...

It is a deeply meaningful movie about mutual understanding, a strong friendship, strength of character, duty and an effort to become better. The main character changed himself and prepared to be, on the one hand, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions Commonwealth, and on the other hand, to be a person who could give people a new hope for the future. A well-written script gives the feeling that everything happens not just on screen, but right in front of you. Extremely realistic, very impressive.

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whit

Jan 25, 2011

Great story, great acting-- but I don't think I'm scratching any new surfaces not covered in other reviews. My only minor complaint is visually the film is a little lacking. Personally, one of the things I like most about true-history films are the establishing shots of the area in thatGreat story, great acting-- but I don't think I'm scratching any new surfaces not covered in other reviews. My only minor complaint is visually the film is a little lacking. Personally, one of the things I like most about true-history films are the establishing shots of the area in that time. Wide shots seemed few and far between in this movie, but there's more close-ups than I've seen in quite a while. If you are looking for stunning visuals of pre-war England this is not your movie-- but it doesn't do much to dampen that spirit of an already excellent film.… Expand

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CCosta

Sep 9, 2011

The acting was superb. It's a very moving story and you realize it just in time for the end. I simply loved it, actually there's not much more to say.

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Joshthomas2014

Apr 14, 2013

The King's Speech was a very inspirational movie in showing one of the best examples in history of someone overcoming their speech impediment for the gain of an entire nation.

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TheAverageGamer

Apr 1, 2011

I can't believe the hype this movie was receiving. I watched this film with a few friends, and was really not pleased with the actors performances. Colin Firth did not pull off the role.

0 of 24 users found this helpful024

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