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THE KING'S SPEECH
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:00 pm
by Usivius
Not sure how many people will want to see this (especially in the US), but this is really a wonderful 'small' movie. I can't say enough about this. Although the story is a little scued historically, it nevertheless grinds all the major points in to a truly moving story.
And the actors! Geez, what a great group, top to bottom. My only quibble was in the portrayal of Churchill.
And the director (never heard of him before) has a wonderful eye for where to place the camera and framing. Very refreshing.
Anyone interested in what will be up for many Oscars this year will have to add this to their list, and anyone who just enjoys 'movies'...
9 out of 10.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:10 pm
by dANdeLION
Why won't we want to see it? What do you have against Americans? Racist!
BTW, it's 'skewed'.
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:57 pm
by Usivius
dang, sorry on both parts ...
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:02 am
by CovenantJr
Hmm, the story of George VI? Not something I would have considered, but I might have a watch. IMDB says Helena Bonham Carter's in it. Might be refreshing to see her in something not Tim Burton-related for once.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:47 am
by dANdeLION
Usivius wrote:dang, sorry on both parts ...
Heh, I was just kidding.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:17 am
by Rigel
Colin Firth won best actor at the Golden Globes tonight. Guess I'll have to see this.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:21 am
by CovenantJr
Apparently I'm seeing this on Saturday. There's some conflict within the group as to whether we should see King's Speech or Black Swan. The Black Swan lobby is larger, but the King's Speech lobby is more vocal.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:38 pm
by Usivius
either one is a winner...
enjoy.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:05 pm
by Zahir
Saw it. Reviewed it even at my blog. Wonderful movie. I'm amused some people are criticizing it for not accurately portraying things that don't happen on film because they aren't part of the story. Think about that for a second!
BTW, Helena Bonham Carter had a wonderful career before and after she hooked up with Burton.
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:36 pm
by dlbpharmd
Great film, definitely last year's best.
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:40 am
by deniel
Yes I also agree with you. I like the enrolling sound track.