The King's Speech

http://www.makingof.com/posts/watch/2663/bertie

 FASCINATING! HILARIOUS! MOVING! Is there anything I can say about this movie that hasn't already be reiterated 100 times over?? No, I doubt it. But nonetheless, I am forced to default and say that this movie was just flat out impressive in every aspect that can be criticized. The acting, of course with A-Listers like Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, and Guy Pearce, it's pretty hard to miss. Yet, I think this movie goes so much further than the acting; the sets were just mesmerizing, with the truly barren room that the King (aka Bertie) frustratingly attempts to lose his impediment, and the near final scene (Caution: Spoilers) where he must give his country-wide speech. Throughout the film it was difficult for me to feel completely at ease with Firth's character, since he was rude, impatient, and rather pompous. But the as his character developed and we learned more about the King and his royally messed up family, it became clear that he was a victim of constant taunting and embarrassment at his speech impediment. The fact that I could feel so involved with the characters just goes to show how much information the audience could take in from the film about the characters. I can't think of a negative comment to even propose about this movie; a few Oscars are definitely in store for this film if not more and deservedly so! (The link shows just one of the many wonderful scenes from the movie, where Bertie and his speech doctor first meet)