Review of The King's Speech (2010) by Paolo S — 19 Dec 2012

Highly predictable because it actually happened, for the most part. The unsung tale of two very different men comes to life through the brilliant performances of Firth and Rush, who delivered more than just fine acting.

I was convinced they were the men they played, and in the process, I was captivated by the daunting realness and accurate portrayals, to the point where all the other stuff turned to cherries on the sundae.

The other impressive stuff consisted of camerawork, which was executed in immensely creative fashion, and a patient pace thanks to Hooper. The lovely score accompanied well the humorous, brisk scenes between the two leads.

Splendid movie in nearly every regard, and one that deserves its praise.