It is about a man who has a speech impedament. his dad just died and his brother left the thrown because he couldnt be head of the church for marring a divorced girl. The man has to make a speech anouncing entering the war with germany.
I liked the movie but it seemed a little long. I was able to pay attention to most of it and understand it. I liked the choice of shots they chose and when they dollied. I liked the ending and how his teacher was there when he was making the speech.
This movie had some amazing shots. There was no special affects which gave the movie a 100% real story to it. Also it was slow and not very much action but it was able to keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The way they wrote the story was brilliant, how they came up with ways for him to speak normally. The only part I didn't get was why they didn't just put headphones on him and let him talk normally into the mic. All and all I would definitely recommend this movie to my fellow classmates and my friends and family. Also it shows how life was without the fancy technology and medical treatment they have nowadays. It inspires people and makes them over come obsticals that get in there way. The King Speech is now in my to 10 favorite movies.
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ReplyDeleteThis was an extremely fascinating motion picture that had my attention at every moment. It had a very captivating story line and what made it even cooler is that it is based on a real life event and had real life video footage included in it of the Nazis. The exterior shots where quite interesting especially the foggy shots. They gave off a really unique mysterious feel. I liked the mixture of tripod shots with off tripod shots. The moving off tripod shots made the story come to life almost if you were actually standing there. During the scene in the end while he is giving his speech and there was one of those shots I felt as though I should even breathe so I would disturb his concentration. Also the extreme close up shots on his face while he is stuttering really helps you to feel his pain and really show how hard he is trying to get the words out. It makes you feel really bad for him and brings you closer to the character. I like how they put in scenes where the “Doctor” is watching over his kids because it truly shows how kind and loving the man is. I also like the scene where he is turned down from the acting job because it demonstrates that even after something like that happens he still keeps his head up. All in all I really enjoyed this movie. The great story line and interesting camera angles made this a blast to watch..even if it did cost 6 bucks to rent from Comcast.
-Darian Marshall
The King’s Speech
ReplyDeleteBased on true occurrences, the King’s Speech is an intricate and captivating story that depicts Albert Frederick Arthur George’s (Firth) impromptu ascension to the throne as he struggles to find a solution to his speech impediment. After numerous attempts to cure his problem and several public humiliations, Albert’s wife stumbles upon one final speech therapist, a certain Lionel Logue (Rush). Reluctantly, Albert agrees to meet with him, and the story begins to unfold. The brilliant acting, believable settings, and unique shot composition all combine to create a fantastic film. The tracking shots give a slightly off-kilter feel to the agitation and unrest Albert feels. The symmetrical wallpapers and broad backgrounds, out of focus, keep the audience’s attention on the matter at hand: the relationship between Albert and Lionel. The film not only captures the phenomenal performances of Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, it takes a relatively simple story and turns it into a fascinating cinematographic masterpiece.
-Richard Griggs
I really enjoyed the acting and cinematography of this film, as the artsy shots really made the audience pay attention to what was happening in the film. I really thought it was amazing how they could turn a fictional event into a movie that didn't have a "documentary" feel to it.
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