Guest Blogger: Abby 2

The King’s Speech is a British film taking place in 1939. Colin Firth plays King George VI who deals with a stammer, which he finds very difficult to cope with. Helena Bonham Carter plays his wife, Queen Elizabeth, who seeks help for her husband’s stammer. She comes across Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist who is played by Geoffrey Rush. At first King George VI isn’t very thrilled on the idea but throughout the movie the men become friends working together. A cliffhanger arises when King George’s brother abdicates the throne, so he is left to make the radio broadcast on Britain's declaration of war on Germany. The movie director, Tom Hooper couldn’t have done a better job choosing the actors and actresses he did. Colin Firth was absolutely phenomenal in this movie. He really got into the role and he made the film so much more moving. Helena Bonham Carter also did an amazing job as well. She brought a lot of vast emotions into the film, which made it more realistic. Finally, Geoffrey Rush was my personal favorite character in the movie. His character was truly brilliant and a very kind man. Geoffrey couldn’t have done a better job in making his characters presence on screen feel so heartwarming and influential. One specific scene in the movie which I believe is a major theme is when Lionel and the king are going back and forth yelling at each other. The king screams, “Because I have a right to be heard!” Lionel replies, “Heard as what?” The king exclaims, “A man! I HAVE A VOICE!!!” Lionel replies with my favorite line, “Yes you do. You have such perseverance, Bertie, you’re the bravest man I know. And you’ll make a bloody good king.” This scene I believe is the most powerful and beautiful moment in the film. It shows the overall theme of the movie and how no matter what kind of disability or hardship you are going through; having perseverance can go a long ways. This film has been worldly praised by critics for its fantastic actors, visual style and art direction. The King's Speech won seven British Academy Film Awards and won four Academy Awards. My overall opinion of this movie is to go and see it. It’s one of the most influential and touching stories I’ve heard of. It’s a real eye opener and you won’t be disappointed.