Well-done and acted

Rating: Null/10 (16 January 2011)

The King's Speech is the last film I have seen that is a big contender in the Oscars, and it is a well-made film with solid story-telling and a great performance by Colin Firth. He commands the screen with his presence and just like a year ago in his film A Single Man he carries the film. Working with him are the talented Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, and Guy Pearce. The first two are getting awards recognition and will likely be nominated for an Oscar, the latter has no chance. Carter has very limited screen time and it's sort of a surprise she is getting notice. However, no other actress would have been able to make more of an impression than her. She really does have only a few lines here and there, but her face says everything. I don't know if I would put her in my personal line-up but I am proud of her. Rush has a bigger character and more screen time and he is completely charming. Pearce I thought came out of nowhere in an even more limited performance but was completely impressive. Pearce is one of the most criminally-underrated actors working today and he completely dismersed into character. I cannot believe he is still not an Oscar-nominee. What a shame.
Overall, I really liked it. However, it was never completely intriguing enough for me to call it one of the year's best films, and after seeing it now I don't think it will win the Oscar for Best Picture especially with The Social Network looming around. However, it's a very well-made film with enough ambition to be respected.