The King's Speech

"This was a fantastic historical drama and I can understand why is was so recognized by the Academy. It is extremely difficult to portray someone with a stammer convincingly without coming across as a caricature and Colin Firth did so flawlessly. His portrayal as King George VI was brutally honest. I could feel his frustration and anger with every syllable he struggled to get out. My heart broke for him, truly. Especially in the scene with Queen Elizabeth when he started to sob the words “I’m not a king! I’m a naval officer!” It was very well written. This movie humanized the monarchy of the United Kingdom in a way I’ve never seen before through its stunningly written dialogue, specifically in the scenes between Lionel and Bertie. I was horrified with his history with his family which caused the stammer. Above all, this film was incredibly well directed. I could feel the anxiety King George VI felt every time he had to make a speech and the pressure behind the penultimate King’s speech through the clever camera angles, montages and score choices. A truly great cinematic experience."

"Wonderful tale of self triumph. Sometimes it matters to win the battles you fight within yourself. 🤘"

"I’ve always been obsessed with Colin Firth! This depiction of King George IV ‘s rise in confidence to the throne always leaves me feeling inspired to conquer. 🤴🏻"

"I thought this was a decent film but best picture winner? No."

"Such a great movie. Really shows the struggle that he overcame "

"I actually really enjoyed this. Probably because it’s just a relatable struggle. Just giving a speech to people. Very excellent performances. Also I really liked the characters. Great movie"

"4 out of 5 stars"

"I love this story! It's such a display of friendship and endurance. "

"Hell yeah! A must see movie! I was so shocked at how much this film stirred my emotions…"

"This was a powerful story about confidence "