MOVIE REVIEW: THE KINGS SPEECH (12A)

“BRILLIANT: 
COULDN'T HAVE STUTTERED ANY BETTER”

SLIDER’S REVIEW:

The Kings Speech is about a British King who is helped overcome a stuttering problem by a speech therapist. This historical drama is directed by Tom Hooper. Film stars Colin Firth (King George IV ) & Geoffrey Rush (Lionel Logue).

When I saw the trailer for this I was looking forward to how good the acting would be. The drama had to be precise and have a triumphant set ending because I knew he either had to stop talking in public or learn to talk properly.  I prepared myself to go on a journey with this King who has had to talk with this speech problem all his life having tried all of solutions for a cure.

After I watched it I can say it was well worth the 118minutes. The pace of the film was brilliant, every scene was good and there was never a dull moment. It’s a very powerful and emotional journey. The little history lesson and a dose of meaningful friendship all add to the weight that this film carries on screen. The hilarious and creative moments are a joy to watch.

Colin Firth as this King with a stuttering issues plays his role extremely well. He is very believable in his character as he pulls of a masterful performance. At the start he looks like an arrogant man who thinks that he is better than everyone else but then I started to get the full picture of what made this man the way he is. Geoffrey Rush’s relationship with the king goes down well. He is able to counter whatever is thrown at him. The King is easily angered and has to be calmed down every five minutes. Lionel is the one that stays cool and focused. Their chemistry on screen is a worth a watch to say the least.

This is one film the British people will be proud to call their own making for years to come.

*Colin Firth Won Best Dramatic Actor @ The Golden Globes. #WellDeserved

MY STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5:  4.8

ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:

King Edward’s Chair Scene.

(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to tell us in the comments)

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