People like to see how royals, celebrities, superheroes fall. That makes them relatable. This is how the Marvel once again thriving the comic industry. Because we learnt that heroes are just like one of us, they are also weak and vulnerable. This is what The King’s speech made us feel. Even the King was vulnerable too, trembling with his own feet.
The Price Albert/ Duke of York (later the King George VI played by Colin Firth) had always been struggling with stammer. After an embarrassing moment at a public speech, his wife, Queen Elizabeth (Helena Bonham) set out to find a cure for her future king and ended up to an unconventional therapist Lionel Longue (Geoffrey Rush).
He was the second son of King George V, he was never suppose to be the next heir. Due to his brother gave up his throne for marrying a divorced woman. He had to work much harder to cure his stammer. He quit for a few times but it was not his call anymore.
“Because I have a voice.” George VI Shouted at Lionel Longue when he was sitting in the Royal Chair and refused to get off. People tended to make fun him just because he always stumbled on his on words, even his father King George V. When we see his reddish face inhale and exhale heavily, we know he wanted to make a difference, wanted others to see him as the way he look at his father.
Despite all the struggles, the movie could still be able to portrait with wit. When the king trembled with his words how he added muted “Sh*T, Fu*k” in between his speech, was delighting to watch. He is trying hard. No one would deny that.
What so captivating about this movie? Colin Firth as King George VI is mesmerising. The historical story itself was just only a typical story line for cinema. However, the performance of Firth brought the movie to a whole different level. Last year when I saw the Single Man, I was already aware of Firth’s acting could elevate the story. And The King’s Speech just proved me right.
This is the third biopic nomination of this year Oscars, and the winner of Best Picture, best Director, Best actor and best original screenplay.
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