The King's Speech
Film: The King’s Speech
Director: Tom Hooper
Cast: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi.
Synopsis: After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) 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 (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush).
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 (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
Critics: “The gift of "The King's Speech" is that it allows us to look on as a pair of masterful actors re-create a monumental test of wills between an imperturbable layman and a king who insists with royal certitude, "I stammer. No one can fix it." Their dilemma never feels anything less than real, and when they reach the end of their journey together, we share more fully in their emotions and accomplishments than we would have thought possible.” - Los Angeles Times.
“It's the odds-on favourite to win Best Picture at the next Academy Awards in February, and deservedly so.” - Toronto Star
“One of the many remarkable things about The King's Speech is how this subtle film's central relationship speaks to the divisions between people.” - New York Daily Times
Awards/Nominations: The King’s Speech has already won Audience Favourite Feature and Best British Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards.
It has also been nominated for Best Picture at the Broadcast film Critics Association Awards, Detroit Film Critics Society, Satellite Awards and Houston Film Critics Society Awards.
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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