The King's Speech: Blu ray review
The King's Speech
Rating: M
Released by Universal Home Pictures
Colin Firth stars as Prince Albert aka the soon to be King George
VI and Bertie, who's crippled by a stammer. With the health
of his father failing and the second World War looming, his wife
Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) decides Bertie needs help.
So, after doctors fail him and other therapists come up short, she
finds a potential salvation in the shape of Aussie Lionel Logue (a
brilliant Geoffrey Rush), an alternative and maverick
therapist.
But with the death of his father, the forced abdication of Edward
and the looming Second World War, Bertie soon finds it'll be his
words which will inspire the Commonwealth.
The King's Speech is, quite simply, marvellous.
A brilliant crowd pleaser, with a script liberally peppered with
dry wit and humour, along with some stunning turns from Firth and
Rush, it's a riveting watch from beginning to end.
Colin Firth swept to glory with this performance but his role as
the monarch to be is mesmerizingly good. The frustration Albert
clearly feels in his inability to speak is etched perfectly on his
face - and not once do you feel Firth is over egging the role. In
fact, it's his restrained turn that may have you doubled with
nerves as you will him to speak every single word when he's
struggling.
Simply the unmissable crowd pleasing film of 2011, which will leave
you lost for words.
Extras: A wealth of extras which are welcomed; commentaries,
interview with Lionel Logue's grandson and a Q&A with the stars
are just some of the best
Rating: 9/10
