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I went to the cinema this evening to see The Kings Speech. It's a film I would recommend to everyone. A moving and thoughtful depiction of a King plagued with lifelong speech impediment suddenly having to take the throne from his brother David.
I have never seen Colin Firth acting with such skill and conviction. He has an amazing talent. I am of the opinion now that as an actor, his skills have been suppressed in much of his previous work. I've loved him in Pride and Prejudice and the Bridget Jones films etc, but this is the first time that I have seen him perform with such elegance, and showcase his true worth as an actor. His portrayal of King George VI was nothing less than majestic and mindful.
The film has a rich cast, and the script doesn't let them down. Timothy Spall played a brilliant Churchill and others were equally as gifted. Lionel Logue (the King's Voice Coach ) played his part with a degree of humbleness, humour and style.
The scenery and the costumes added to the film's graceful tone; it had a stately pace, it moved from scene to scene seamlessly never stuttering, unlike the King who struggled courageously to overcome his stammer. I was completely engrossed the whole way through, not one minute of the film is wasted, it is filled with thoughtful substance and beautiful prose.
It is a film not to be missed.
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