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The King's Speech, 2010

The King's Speech

English

UK, Australia

Rating:8.3
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Profile of The King's Speech

The King's Speech can be described as sincere, captivating, and uplifting. The plot revolves around disabilities, a head of state, and a royal family. Its comic aspect comes from dry humor. The King's Speech's main genres are drama, period, and historical. In terms of style, it is talky and features an all-star cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The King's Speech is slow paced. It is located in England. It takes place in the 1930s and during World War 2. The King's Speech is originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner, an Oscar winner, and a blockbuster. Note that it involves profanity.

Summary of The King's Speech

A chronicle of King George VI's effort to overcome his nervous stammer with the assistance of speech therapist Lionel Logue.
"The King's Speech" tells the story of the man who would become King George VI, the father of the current Queen, Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George 'Bertie' VI reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded nervous stammer and considered unfit to be King, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Details

Language: English
Country: UK, Australia
Release date: 6 September 2010
Runtime: 118 min

Cast and Crew

Colin Firth as King George VI in The King's Speech
Colin Firth

as King George VI

Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue in The King's Speech
Geoffrey Rush

as Lionel Logue

Helena Bonham-Carter as Queen Elizabeth in The King's Speech
Helena Bonham-Carter

as Queen Elizabeth

Guy Pearce as Edward VIII in The King's Speech
Guy Pearce

as Edward VIII

Photos

The King's Speech (2010)
The King's Speech (2010)

Clips

The King's Speech
The King's Speech: Trailer
The King's Speech
The King's Speech: Trailer

Users Reviews

Wow.
Before I saw the film I knew it had to be good because of the awesome cast. I liked the way the movie succeeded to be entertaining, funny, interesting and addicting without the usual complicated relationship drama, action or anything. (Someone...
Mesmerizing
The King’s Speech is one of the best films for 2010. With a great cast and a great story, the film keeps its promising premise.
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