Synopsis ~ When England’s throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI (Colin Firth, Oscar® winner, Best Actor) must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. After his iron-willed, compassionate wife Elizabeth (Oscar® nominee Helena Bonham Carter) secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist (Oscar® winner Geoffrey Rush), the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world.
Special Features:
- Commentary With Director Tom Hooper
- Q&A With The Director & The Cast Including Colin Firth
- The Real Lionel Logue Highlights
- Speeches From The Real King George VI
- Making of Featurette: An Inspirational Story of An Unlikely Friendship
- Commentary With Director Tom Hooper
- Q&A With The Director & The Cast Including Colin Firth
- The Real Lionel Logue Highlights
- Speeches From The Real King George VI
- Making of Featurette: An Inspirational Story of An Unlikely Friendship
The King’s Speech may indeed stammer a bit as it struggles to amass more of a tempo and entrancing events, but the performances of Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush are so emotionally impactful that one quickly excuses the stories slim elements.
The Oscar winning pair absolutely shine in this oddly interesting film about the stammer of King George VI and although Helena Bonham Carter nearly nicked the nod for the little man with the golden bod, her performance and presence is one of resolute beauty and brilliance.
A nice array of extras reside in the King’s court, covering everything from two actual speeches made by King George VI to an entertaining Q&A with the cast of the film, including two of the three key characters, Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth. Director Tom Hooper’s commentary is quite commendable as well as the all too brief Lionel Logue highlights which were conveyed and reminisced over through an interview with his grandson. Finally there is a great Making Of Featurette, An Inspirational Story of an Unlikely Friendship which is quite thorough and well worth the usual fleeting glance.
So even with his scandalous stammer and temper that hit like a blow from a hammer, you will bow to the bravery and tenacity of Colin Firth’s King George VI as he victoriously delivers The King’s Speech.
The Oscar winning pair absolutely shine in this oddly interesting film about the stammer of King George VI and although Helena Bonham Carter nearly nicked the nod for the little man with the golden bod, her performance and presence is one of resolute beauty and brilliance.
A nice array of extras reside in the King’s court, covering everything from two actual speeches made by King George VI to an entertaining Q&A with the cast of the film, including two of the three key characters, Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth. Director Tom Hooper’s commentary is quite commendable as well as the all too brief Lionel Logue highlights which were conveyed and reminisced over through an interview with his grandson. Finally there is a great Making Of Featurette, An Inspirational Story of an Unlikely Friendship which is quite thorough and well worth the usual fleeting glance.
So even with his scandalous stammer and temper that hit like a blow from a hammer, you will bow to the bravery and tenacity of Colin Firth’s King George VI as he victoriously delivers The King’s Speech.
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Additional Resources:
Cast: Colin Firth | Geoffrey Rush | Helena Bonham Carter | Guy Pearce | Michael Gambon | Eve Best
Director: Tom Hooper
Central Writers: David Seidler
Theatrical Release: December 24, 2010
Blu-Ray/DVD Release: April, 19, 2011
Genre: Biography | Drama | History
Supporting Cast and more Writers found HERE
Cast: Colin Firth | Geoffrey Rush | Helena Bonham Carter | Guy Pearce | Michael Gambon | Eve Best
Director: Tom Hooper
Central Writers: David Seidler
Theatrical Release: December 24, 2010
Blu-Ray/DVD Release: April, 19, 2011
Genre: Biography | Drama | History
Supporting Cast and more Writers found HERE
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