The King's Speech (國王的演講/王者之聲:宣戰時刻) is a 2010 film out of the UK. The movie stars Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. The large supporting cast includes Helena Bonham Carter, Guy Pearce, and Jennifer Ehle. The movie is based on the true story of King George VI and his plight to overcome his stammer with the help from his elocution coach and friend, Loniel Logue.
King Goerge VI of the UK was the Duke of York before he became King. Goerge VI had a speech impediment, a stammer. Having to speak publicly during his generation's radio and public functions, it became well known that he had a stammer. King VI started to see Loniel Logue to help him overcome this. As the movie progresses, it goes what seems a few short years, but in reality, was 15 years. Logue helped the Duke with his public speaking.
The movie was quite good. The character development of both the Duke and Loniel Logue was quite delightful. I was drawn into their world right away. From that point on, the story was more about how and if he could conquer his impediment. What struck me was that these guys hardly had what I perceive to be a British accent. They seemed to be speaking normal English. I didn't have trouble understanding them at all. Am I mislead, is this how all British speak?
A must see if you like a well made film that has great character development and a great feel good story.
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