Genres: Drama and Biopic
Running Time: 1 hr. 51 min.
Release Date: November 26th, 2010 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for some language.
Distributors: The Weinstein Company
Starring: Colin Firth,Geoffrey Rush,Helena Bonham Carter,Guy Pearce,Timothy Spall
Directed by: Tom Hooper
A wonderfully made film, of the true story of King George VI. it is rare to have a film motivate me to place pen to paper. I have had a nearly decade long sabbatical from something I was once so incredibly passionate about, the joy of reviewing movies. Largely the industry has shifted to extreme violence, social crassness, sexual exploits, and crude sight gags. All one has to do is look at box office success, which is littered by mindless celluloid that has captured the majority of film going audience.
The Kings speech Screenplay was penned by David Seidler. This brilliantly paced and deeply touching effort, was made even more surprising given Seidler's light resume, scattered with mostly animated and forgettable past efforts.
The film directing was lead by Tom Hooper, "HBO John Adams mini-series" with equal eloquence and professionalism. The pacing is seamless, and you do not feel cheated or over cooked. He blends the films magical cast with the true feeling of the apparent agony of the Kings'speaking challenges.
Any great film is fully the burden of the cast to blend greatness or stammer and fail. With the Oscar nominations due out on Tuesday, this cast is sure of two, if not three nominations, for acting. Bonham may be left to cheer for Firth and Rush. if you observe the SAG awards they seem to best foretell the person with the Oscar on Hollywoods gala affair. I like Firth, if I was requested for an early choice.
As I have outlined above, this is splendid film, with all of the components of greatness, not to be missed, even if it is when released for home viewing.
My strongest recommendation for viewing!
