The King's Speech - 10 stars out of 10

The King's Speech - 10 stars out of 10

Colin Firth's performance is elevated beyond acting and becomes a living, breathing entity on the screen. The nuance of his speaking is remarkable and although I have always viewed him as an average actor, he has now set himself apart from most other actors with one of the greatest performances in cinematic history. The story itself is remarkable as the original screenplay reveals the truth behind the events occurring in the English monarchy at the onset of WW2. Although it is difficult to see past Firth's performance, Geoffrey Rush adds another incredible performance to his resume (including Shine, Shakespeare in Love, and the Pirates franchise). Helena Bonham Carter also breaks loose from her character role reputation as she brings emotion and chemistry to the relationship between herself and King George VI. Amidst other amazing actors on this cast list is Guy Pearce who once again thrives in a despicable role. In addition to the incredible story and acting, The King's Speech boasts 12 Oscar nominations including best score, best picture, and 3 nominations in acting categories. This film will not soon be forgotten.