The King's Speech

Rating: 8/10 (30 December 2010)

Tom Hooper directs an ace of a film driven at the helm by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Both men appeared to flawlessly represent the friendship of King George VI and Lionel Logue.
All I can really say is I was taken away by specific scenes involving King George's internal struggle with self-confidence and his external struggles about actually being a king. I praise many scenes from the movie, but the one where Firth is all dressed as the King coming back from an unsuccessful speech is really memorable to me. He comes back to his family disappointed and concerned for his future. And as he appears in front of his two daughters he stands internally upset about his stammer and the well-being of his family. Then, one of the two daughters says "Your Majesty", in awe of her father's newly decorated uniform. The unbelievable pressure of what King George went through is seen and quite evident. Firth plays the troubled heir to the throne to a tee. The emotions on his face could explain the situations at hand easily and without overacting. And when Firth and Rush are on screen, their presence is at times overwhelming. This is also a great turn for Helena Bonham Carter, who too, did a fantastic job as King George's lover, and friend.
The story itself is very interesting and was portrayed well on screen.
Watch out 2011 Oscars, there are some sweet performances heading your way.