The King's Speech deserved all those Oscars

[George Bellefontaine]

Probably not a film for everybody. It moves slow, is about The Royals, and if you have no knowledge about the Royal Family and its history, you may find it all a bit confusing. But this is one helluva movie with fantastic performances by Colin Firth in particular, but also great supporting performances by Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Guy Pearce. The direction and the screenplay are right on the money. The story is basically about King George VI's speech impediment, how it affected his life and how he conquered it.

A huge :T

[madmac]

Hi George, I just can't get past the notion that this is yet another slow moving, stuffy British film that I would be sure to fall asleep during.

I'm sure the performances are probably good but I need a tad bit more than that to hold me to a film. I'm going to pass on this one.

[stuofsci02]

I watched this last week and thought it was an excellent movie! I did not find it slow moving, it just didn't have explosions etc...

[Chris D]

Quite an excellent movie! In an average year of films, I don't know that it rises to the level of "Best Picture of the Year", but it's still very good. Recommended to everybody. Not a stuffy British movie.

[George Bellefontaine]

Hi George, I just can't get past the notion that this is yet another slow moving, stuffy British film that I would be sure to fall asleep during.

When I say " slow moving " it is more related to a lack of action and restricted settings. But the time taken to develop the characters is absolutely necessary. I really feel you are missing something by passing this one.

[bigburner]

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nigel.

[madmac]

Ok George.....I'll check it out and let you know my thoughts. Too many people like this thing!!

[George Bellefontaine]

Ok George.....I'll check it out and let you know my thoughts. Too many people like this thing!!

I think you just might like it.

[Chris D]

I agree--give it a chance! Those who are looking for fast-paced, explosive action films, will not find this movie (or many other excellent gems) in their preferred genre. But give it a shot as a product, and I think you'll find it is well worth the consideration.

[june]

hello all,

i'm an acton, horror & kung fu movie junkie. but loved the king speech. it was worth the rental. i better start listening to the wife more

[David Meek]

i better start listening to the wife more

A wise move june. :T

[madmac]

Women have some sort of a knack at finding good films. My wife has come home with some dvd's that have been some of the best films I've seen, even though if I was in the video store alone, I would have never rented them!!!.

[Ovation]

I enjoyed it (watched it yesterday) but it did not "outdo" either of my two favourites for film of the year--True Grit and The Social Network. Still, an enjoyable film worth watching.

[madmac]

DVD review: The King's Speech

And here I thought this movie was going to be another dull British Monarchy film. How wrong I was!!! :roll: This is an exceptional film and the character development, especially between the king and the speech therapist is fantastic!.

There relationship and how it develops is fun to watch. If you have not seen this film, you really owe it to yourself to check it out. :T

9/10 stars...This is a classic! :E

[Chris D]

I think we've already got a thread going on this one.

I agree-great movie!

[Kevin P]

I merged Madmac's thread into this one.

[George Bellefontaine]

Thanks, Kevin.

[madmac]

Thanks, Kevin.

Sorry about that George,,,,,,,I forgot we already had a thread going on about this film. I'm glad you and others convinced me to see this film. I really enjoyed it!.

[wkhanna]

Best movie I have almost seen in ages.

Don't ever try to watch a dialogue intensive movie with my wife! :gossip:

I'll rent it again when can I screen it in private. :W

[George Bellefontaine]

Best movie I have almost seen in ages.

Don't ever try to watch a dialogue intensive movie with my wife! :gossip:
:W

I know what you're saying, Bill.

Madmac, I'm glad you got to see it.