The King’s Speech

Never have I rooted for the King of England so adamantly. This was by far the best movie I have seen in a couple years and I think it deserves every nomination it received. I would classify this film into the typical style of film that's ALWAYS getting the acclaim, come Oscar time. However, everything the film had was on point. Cast, Crew, and Screenplay combine into 2 hours that make you feel like you are with King George VI himself. I wanted nothing more than to see the King succeed. Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) and Queen Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) play unbelievable supporting roles and Collin Firth plays a humble Duke questioning whether or not he has the courage to fight his speech impediment and take control as the peoples leader during a time in England that no one was sure of. As Hitler was rising in Germany, King George VI was staking his own claim after his father died and his brother was unfit to rule. Battling with insecurities from childhood, Logue helps King George VI find his power.

Below you will find a list of the films Oscar nominations but I just wanted to point out the cinematography (which it was nominated for) is terrific. Huge settings that allow you to feel the time period and situation, along with shots filmed in a way that make you feel like you are there. A great film which has all the pieces all together. Congrats to all who were part of this one. Thanks to my friend Darius for prodding me to see this one too. I never thought a movie about a dude’s stammer would be so amazing!

Elementary Grading Scale: Exceeding Expectations

1-10: 10 (my first 10 given out)

-Best Achievement in Art Direction
-Best Achievement in Cinematography
-Best Achievement in Costume Design
-Best Achievement in Directing
-Best Achievement in Editing
-Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
-Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
-Best Motion Picture of the Year
-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen