Saw a beautiful film on TV yesterday… The King’s
Speech. Colin Firth is one of my favourite actors. I fell in love with him
after his wonderful portrayal of Mr
Darcy in Pride & Prejudice. Though
he looked older in this film, he has done a fantastic job.
The King’s Speech tells the story of Bertie
(Colin Firth) who suffers from a devastating speech impediment. After his father
King George V’s demise and the renunciation of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce) Bertie
is unexpectedly crowned King George VI of England.
His country is on the brink of war and urgently
needs an able leader. Bertie`s spouse Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) arranges
a meeting with an unconventional speech therapist named Lionel Logue (Geoffrey
Rush).
The two are not the best of friends
initially. However after a shaky start they initiate an unusual course of
treatment and form a permanent bond in due course.
Logue assists Bertie to rise above his
speech impediment. With his family and his Government‘s support Bertie the King
at last overcomes his stammer.
Watch the climax for the poignant radio-address
by the King that inspires his citizens and unites them during conflict. It
stops where Bertie wins the battle within himself and a valiant King emerges at
the onset of a devastating war.
The film is a must watch for the excellent
performances of Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Look for their onscreen
chemistry as they rival each other in terms of delivering startling
performances and catapult the film to a completely different level. It’s amazing
how an actor as vocal as Colin Firth stammers and delivers an unbelievably
stirring performance with Geoffrey Rush as his worthy match.
I simply loved this film & will watch
it again if I get the chance. There is something inexplicable about this film
that just tugs at your heartstrings. Don’t take my word for it …see it to
believe it!
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