The King's Speech Works In All Levels

Rating: 10/10 (4 November 2011)

The King's Speech is a historical drama film.Colin Firth plays King George VI who, to cope with a stammer, sees Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist played by Geoffrey Rush. The men become friends as they work together, and after his brother abdicates the throne, the new King relies on Logue to help him make a radio broadcast on Britain's declaration of war on Germany during World War II.The Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 2010 was written by David Seidler directed by Tom Hooper.
The King's Speech is based on the true story of King George VI.After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue. After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill, the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
The King's Speech is a humorous look at an ignored part of British history.Also,it features a great combination and chemistry between the odd partnership between delightful badinage between the recently-crowned King George VI and Lionel Logue,who happens to be his not-so-humble servant or suffice it to say a charming rogue.It allows the viewer to feel empathy towards the characters involved in the film.Credit that to the quality performances of the cast.Specially mention should be given to Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush,who portrayed King George VI and Logue respectively which allowed the movie to be absorbing and interesting.Also,the great screenplay and superb direction as well as the cinematography are excellent and outstanding.Given all the things mentioned such as the script,performances,acting,direction and cinematography,the movie works in all levels that makes this period drama truly a masterpiece.