BBC viewers have just days left to watch a 'masterpiece' Colin Firth film with an impressive 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. Released in 2011, The King's Speech sees King George VI as he tries to overcome his stammering problem with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue and makes himself worthy enough to lead his country through World War II.
Film Details and Cast
The film was written by David Seidler, who also wrote the stage version for the story, and directed by Tom Hooper. In the historical drama, Colin Firth, 65, plays the future King George VI, who attempts to overcome his stammering problem and sees Australian speech and language therapist Lionel Logue, played by Geoffrey Rush. Also starring in the film are Helena Bonham Carter as Queen Elizabeth, Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII, Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill, and Derek Jacobi as Cosmo Gordon Lang.
Awards and Critical Acclaim
The King's Speech has received rave reviews and swept the awards at the Oscars in 2011. The movie won the following Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Colin Firth, and Best Original Screenplay. Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter were also nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
Viewer Reactions
One person said of the film: "Amazing, inspiring film with fabulous acting from Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, AND Helena Bonham Carter, all contributing to a masterpiece in film!" A different account wrote: "The Kings Speech is one of the best movies about The Royal Family as I believe I've ever seen. The story is well told by actors Colin Firth as King George and Geoffrey Rush as the therapist tasked with helping the King with his speech stammering. Sets and ensemble cast are superb. Nice film that captures Historic Great Britain During WWII."
Another film watcher commented: "A really charming and surprisingly human peek behind the curtain of King George VI with his incredibly relatable struggle with public speaking. The main cast knock it out of the park." A different movie fan wrote: "A perfectly filmed movie with an excellent performance from Colin Firth," while another added: "A very moving film with amazing performances. It beautifully tells the story about King George VI, his family, and his only friend."
Elsewhere, a different account commented: "More moving than most. A triumph of a story with some of the best acting I've seen. 10/10," while another movie fan added: "It is no wonder that Colin Firth was awarded with the highest prizes with this role. Such great acting."
Availability
Viewers best be quick as they only have 22 days left to watch The King's Speech on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The King's Speech is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer now.
