The King's Speech
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"The King's Speech" presents a sideways glance at a crucial period in 20th-century history--as the monumentally awkward Prince Albert, or Bertie, becomes King George VI unexpectedly in 1936 when his older brother Edward VIII abdicates to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. In imperial
… More »"The King's Speech" presents a sideways glance at a crucial period in 20th-century history--as the monumentally awkward Prince Albert, or Bertie, becomes King George VI unexpectedly in 1936 when his older brother Edward VIII abdicates to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. In imperial Britain between the wars, that was problem enough, but Bertie suffered from a chronic stammer that made his public appearances painful for everyone. In an age of radio, the monarch has become a symbol, which means that the King speaks to his people--regularly. Bertie and his wife, the high-spirited Princess Elizabeth find their way to an Australian-born speech therapist and amateur actor named Lionel Logue. Logue isn't a doctor, has no academic credentials, and is viewed by proper authorities as a charlatan. Oddly enough, each of these men is a desperate misfit badly in need of a new friend and a bit more self-esteem. A real friend, it seems, was exactly the medicine the future king required.
« LessAcademy Awards, 2010: Best Picture (Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers); Best Actor in a Leading Role (Colin Firth); Best Director (Tom Hooper); Best Writing (Original Screenplay) (Screenplay by David Seidler)
Golden Globe Awards, 2011: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Colin Firth)
BAFTA Film Awards, 2011: Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music (Alexandre Desplat); Best Screenplay (Original) (David Seidler); Best Supporting Actor (Geoffrey Rush); Best Supporting Actress (Helena Bonham Carter); Best Actor (Colin Firth); Best Film (Gareth Unwin, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Producers); Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year
Academy Awards, 2010: Best Picture (Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers); Best Actor in a Leading Role (Colin Firth); Best Director (Tom Hooper); Best Writing (Original Screenplay) (Screenplay by David Seidler)
Golden Globe Awards, 2011: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Colin Firth)
BAFTA Film Awards, 2011: Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music (Alexandre Desplat); Best Screenplay (Original) (David Seidler); Best Supporting Actor (Geoffrey Rush); Best Supporting Actress (Helena Bonham Carter); Best Actor (Colin Firth); Best Film (Gareth Unwin, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Producers); Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year
Originally produced as a British motion picture in 2010
Special features: Feature commentary with director Tom Hooper [audio feature]; Featurettes The king's speech: an inspirational story of an unlikely friendship (24 min.); Q & A with the director and cast (22 min.); Speeches from the real King George VI (8 min.); The real Lionel Logue (11 min.); The Stuttering Foundation (public service announcement) (1 min.); Previews (4 min.)
"The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment"--Disc label
DVD, region 1; NTSC; Dolby Digital surround 5.1; anamorphic widescreen presentation (aspect ratio: 1.78:1)
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Add a SummaryThe story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
i like the movies based on history. the king who struggles with his speech finally could be able to overcome the difficulty with the help of his therapist. the final speech is the highlight.
a true story of a king and his wife who take's a rite positon to take care of England
The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, Jennifer Ehle, Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall, Anthony Andrews. Alliance Films release
Notices
Add a NoticeCoarse Language: There is quite a bit of coarse language but it isn't used against anyone. It is simply stated...it makes sense in context nevertheless be prepared as it comes up every once in a while.
Coarse Language: lots of it in one part
Coarse Language: Lionel encourages Berty to swear, let the anger out and especially at one point there is ALOT of swearing. Sometimes Berty will be practicing reading and break out in the F word or the S word, it's kinda weird and semi-desterbing but it's still a good movie.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Coarse Language: This title contains Coarse Language.
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Add a QuoteQueen Elizabeth: I intend to be a very great queen...to a very great king.
"good king with good speech"
"I'm no king, i'm no king, i'm no king"
" because I have a voice!"
"Have you brought my shilling?"
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Add a CommentGood performance by Colin Firth. Was a bit slow and boring at times. Thought they would have spent more of the film showing the exercises, practices, and difficulties of overcoming the speech impediment. I feel like it was really just that one scene where Colin Firth was rolling on the floor, his wife was sitting on his stomach, he was yelling out the window, etc. A little overrated in my opinion, but worth checking out.
Incredible movie. With determination, practice and goodwill you can change your life. It must be hard to live when you have speaking difficulty especially being public figure. Believing is a key to success.
I'm studying to be in the field of speech language therapy and I found that this movie brought a sympathetic light to the people who stutter. The film also reminded me that the royals as just as human as the rest of us, they just live in fancier houses.
The inspiring story of a royal with a stutter and his loyal Aussie rudder.
The Kings Speech ---- (DVD - 2011) ---- Excellent! ---- Finished (1-16-12) ---- Enjoy! ---- RichardPaul
Long and boring at times but the ending was well-made.
Quite an interesting biopic... but also a compelling story of courage. Colin Firth is really a fine actor. Not to mention Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter - all excellent. Thorough performances.
Absolutely loved watching it; cinematography, actors, director, were all in sync. But strangely the second time it was a little boring...not like for example "The Kids are Alright", which I liked even more the second time.
An excellent movie!
amazing movie that is the best drama I've ever seen!! 5 STARS!!