If you are in need of some royal inspiration, or experiencing supreme difficulty in articulating what you need to say, check out the new Weinstein film, The King's Speech. It's about King George VI, played by Colin Firth, and his long and ardent attempt to overcome his severe stammering. Geoffrey Rush plays his charming and unconventional speech therapist, who teases out the psychological junk and childhood anxieties at the root of the problem.
The performances are bold, the casting is phenomenal, and the storyline is moving--yet sometimes a wee bit manipulative. Overall, I recommend it!
...and for some jolly fun, I've added an original recording of King George VI, addressing the British people in 1939, at the outbreak of World War II. Colin Firth masterfully replicates this momentous speech in the film.
Monday, December 6, 2010
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I didnt think it was manipulative at all...it was very moving which I think was created by the actors and great direction
ReplyDeleteThere's no doubt the actors were awesome! I just found some of the direction (music during the nanny revelation) and the storyline alterations. Apparently, he lost his speech impediment by 1927!!
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