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1. Brittany Christianson 02.12.11 / 2pm

   Th Kings speech was a phenomenal movie. Tom Hooper really out did himself on this one. This true story about King George IV, overcomming the obstacle he was born with. Like most people, he was ready to give up after being treated by nearly every speech therapist in Britian. When he met Lionel Logue(Geoffery Rush), a not so famous speech therapist with unusual techinques. Through the appointments, Lionel become more than just a therapist to King George, but a friend. Together they work and finally abolish King Georges stammer.
2. Adelayne Rosales 02.12.11 / 3pm

   Even though you admit that this movie has some flaws, I’ve mostly heard good things about it. I haven’t seen it yet, but after reading your review I am curious to see what all the talk is about. Your review convinced me enough to stop wasting time and to see it already, plus I’m a fan of Colin Firth.
3. Charles Starr 02.15.11 / 12am

   I was worried after hearing all the hype about his film I would be disappointed but yet, I was not! It really was a great film. Yes, it was a big Hollywood production with lots of big names and fancy costumes, but the quality of the dialog and acting cannot be overlooked. I’ve always been a fan of Geoffrey Rush and also really enjoyed Helena Bonham Carter’s role. There was also a twist in the plot that was a pleasant surprise, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet.
4. Ashley Soloman 03.18.11 / 10pm

   I was forced to see this movie and In the beginning I was uninterested. But once I began watching it I fell in love! The King’s Speech was a great movie, the acting, the story line, and the interesting dialogue between the characters. The film was casted perfectly and the good acting made the film even better. Since speech impediments are very common, this was one of the first films I’ve seen that portrayed the hardship and King George VI did the great job in his role and that’s probably why it won so many awards as well.
5. Angie Byrd 06.24.11 / 7am

   The King’s Speech was more than a story about a man with a speech impediment. What I took away from the film was a true appreciation for the fortitude of the human spirit. King George VI felt he was limited by his struggle to speak in a public capacity, and considering the gravity of the time, he understood the importance of his ability to lead and inspire the people with his words. Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush’s performances are nothing short of impeccable. Although it is apparent that some viewers are put off by period pieces, I am always amazed with the historical facts that I learn through film. This film is more than entertainment, it accomplishes that easily; it is a peek into another countries history that we gloss over in years of education.
6. William Thomas 07.17.11 / 9pm

   I agree that this film is more than just a man with a speech impediment. The film is about rising up to meet a challenge of enormous consequences. The fact that it is a true story makes it even more compelling. Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush make the film identifiable for the common viewer, in that they do not appear to be larger than life. Then, when King Henry has to step up and hit a home run, it is done from a perspective that we, the viewer, feel the enormity of the moment and the effort that went into performing the task. When the film was released I thought of it as I did Barry Lyndon, a ho-hum period piece that will garner an Oscar for best costumes. Having learned my lesson with Barry Lyndon, I kept an open mind to viewing it and was rewarded with a touching and inspirational film.
7. Drew Weinstein 07.21.11 / 9am

   After hearing so much about The Kings Speech and watching it receive the best film award at the Oscars, I had to watch it. After watching it at first I didn’t really think that much of it but as I started thinking about it, the movie was quite magnificent. The story it told was very touching and Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush were amazing together to say the least. When you watched this film you could really see the chemistry between them, they just bounced off each other. Almost everything about this film was well done and if people doubt this movie winning the Oscars then they obviously have not seen it yet. Overall this movie touched me and made me think and I truly enjoyed it.
8. Jordan Ramp 10.10.11 / 5pm

   Geoffrey Rush was brilliant in the film The King’s Speech. He was witty, funny, and a very likeable character. His performance was undoubtedly Oscar-worthy. The cinematography as well as costume design used in the film was also tremendous. Director Tom Hooper brought us back into wartime Britain and brought the characters to life. The mise-en-scene design was what truly made this film fantastic. The film was very touching, and the bond developed between Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush was truly entertaining. Colin Firth played a terrific King George VI, as performing with a speech impediment is no easy task. The two worked well together to eventually overcome the adversity in a final, triumphant scene in which King George IV delivers his famous wartime speech.
9. Marilyn Ong 07.12.12 / 9pm

   You are very correct when you said that the actors truly make this film great. Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth do an incredible job of portraying their characters. The banter that goes on between their two characters, as well as the relationship that they develop is the most interesting aspect of the story. I also enjoyed the empathy that I felt for King George VI as one does not typically see the personal hardships that our world leaders face. Additionally, you shed light on the whole Oscar industry when you said that the older Oscar voters find films that are influenced by drama derived from older time periods more intriguing. This makes sense, but does not seem fair for the nominees.
10. Garrett_Totten 03.16.18 / 6pm

    I found this to be a great film too. I agree that this film was so amazing due to the phenomenal acting. The scenes with the two main characters were so amazing. They had such a strange relationship through the film that went back and forth, but you just knew that they worked well together and were going to form a real friendship. I also agree that you could tell that this film was going to win a bunch of oscars, you could just tell because of the amazing costumes and the story being told. I find it interesting how you said that stories from older time periods usually win oscars, its so true and I never realized that until I read this post. Overall I found this to be a great film and would highly recommend it.
11. olivianeville 02.20.19 / 1pm

    I absolutely loved this film. I thought that Colin Firth’s acting was tremendous. I also loved when Geoffrey Rush asks him to sing his sentences because it was a breakthrough for his speech impediment. I remember watching this in theaters quite some time ago but am still affected by how it made me feel. The buildup throughout the movie of his struggles with his speech and every speech not going the way we think it might. Until the end when the music builds and the scene is long, showing us when Colin Firth is able to get through the whole speech without one mishap. Due to Firth’s emotionally spot on performance, I was rooting for him the entire time and catching goosebumps when he did it.

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