Tuesday 18 January 2011

The King's Speech

The King's Speech PosterAs with True Grit, and a couple birds I know, one time was just not enough for me. The King's Speech, starring Colin Firth as King George VI, is just too good to only be appreciated once. After my third viewing I thought it suitable to share this with you, so that you too can feel the admiration that I feel. If you've watched it and you don't feel it, feck off.
Moving swiftly onwards, Tom Hooper's 'The King's Speech' boasts a hugely talented cast: Guy Pearce as the cruel and struck-by-love brother of King George VI, Helena Bonham Carter as the King's admirable wife and Geoffrey Rush as the King's charming speech therapist. But no mater how charming Geoffrey Rush was as Lionel Logue , or how admirable Helena Bonham Carter was as Queen Elizabeth, Colin Firth's performance as King George VI was most notable. My god was he amazing in this film. The definition of flawless I assure you. Furthermore, I have to say that along with Colin's performance the entire film was absolutely flawless. What an amazing story it is. To sit and watch a film is one thing, but to go through so many emotions as the characters are going through them with you is an amazing experience, and a wonderful achievement to all who contributed to the making of this fantastic film.
Fuck the foreign press and their Golden Globes(even though they chose wisely for best actor, supporting actor, television series, leading actor in a television series and leading actor in a television movie). Fuck 'The Social Network'. The award for best actor in both the BAFTAs and The Oscars is either going to Jeff Bridges or good old Colin, and i'd put all my money on Colin for sure. Most importantly though, the award for Best Film in both award ceremonies should be a two horse race between 'True Grit' and 'The King's Speech'. Once again, FUCK 'The Social Network'. I know the BAFTAs have gone and forgotten it, but hopefully the Academy won't let 'Winter's Bone' go unnoticed, because it's better than that crock of shit Social Network for sure. 5 stars. Get in.

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