Before I watched The King's Speech, I figured it was an overrated movie that didn't deserve all the awards it was getting. It seemed like the kind of movie that was made just to get Oscar recognition and not because it's actually good. However, after watching it, I can see why it gets a lot of critical acclaim: because it's very good.
The acting is incredible from all parts in the movie, Colin Firth doing the best job. I'm on board for him to win the Oscar for his incredible performance as King George VI. If I didn't know better, I would've actually thought he had a speech impediment and it wasn't acting. Geoffrey Rush does a great job too as his speech therapist Lionel Logue. The chemistry between him and Firth is fantastic.
The movie plays out like a romantic comedy, except instead of a couple it's about a king and his speech therapist. After every fight or disagreement they have, one of them inevitably feels guilty and wants to apologize. In this way, I thought the film was a bit formulaic at times, but the superb acting makes up for some predictable plot devices.
I wouldn't put The King's Speech in the top 5 of the year, but it's definitely top 10. I did find myself checking my cell phone once for the time, which is never a good sign. It felt about 10 or 15 minutes too long to me. Overall, the great acting makes up for a few minor qualms I have with the movie.
Score: 8.5/10
Also, Christopher Nolan did so much better at directing than Tom Hooper did in this movie. Just saying. Biggest Oscar snub ever.
I go see movies, I come on here and review them. Plain and simple.
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